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Central and South Asia
   
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General
... A Country Study  - A continuing series of books prepared by the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress under the Country Studies/Area Handbook Program sponsored by the Department of the Army.  The  publications describe and analyze political, economic, social, and  national security systems and institutions in detail for 100 countries. (Note: Links to individual countries appear in the breakout areas below.) [Reviewed]
Background Notes: ... - Published by the U.S. Department of State,  provides information on geographic entities and international organizations. ( Note: Links to individual countries appear in the breakout areas below.)

The Electronic Embassy - A resource of and for the Washington D.C. foreign embassy community.   Contact information is provided for each embassy, and when available, links to informational web sites for specific countries. Political Risk Yearbook (Annual)
Analyzes investment risk factors for seven socio-economic regions: including the Middle East & North Africa,  and Sub-Saharan Africa. (A total of 20 African countries are included) Contains abstracts of 18-month and 5-year forecasts of risks pertaining to financial transfer, direct investment, and export markets.  The Yearbooks are a subscription service and access is restricted to currently registered SJU students as well as SJU faculty and staff. For remote use, follow the directions on the Off-Campus Access page.    [Reviewed] U.S. Department of State: International Travel Information World Factbook - Published by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), the Factbook provides geographic, demographic, economic, political, and military information. ( Note: Links to individual countries appear in the breakout areas below.)  [Reviewed]

Asian Studies WWW Virtual Library   - maintained and updated (almost daily) by Australian National University.  Includes regional resources for: Middle East, Caucasus, Central Asia, South Asia, South East Asia, South China Sea, East AsiaPacific Ocean, and  Asian Continent as a whole[Reviewed]


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Afghanistan

Background Notes - Afghanistan - U.S. Department of State
Afghanistan Government
United States Embassy in Afghanistan
Embassy of Afghanistan in the USA
Afghanistan - CIA World Factbook  [Reviewed]

Azerbaijan

Background Notes: Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan Government
United States Embassy in Azerbaijan
Embassy of Azerbaijan in the USA
Azerbaijan - CIA World Factbook  [Reviewed]
Azerbaijan -A Country Study - Library of Congress  [Reviewed]
President Republic of Azerbaijan

Bangladesh

Background Notes - Bangladesh - U.S. Department of State
Bangladesh Government
United States Embassy in Bangladesh
Embassy of Bangladesh in the USA
Bangladesh - CIA World Factbook  [Reviewed]
Bangladesh WWW Virtual Library - UT Austin

India

Background Notes - India - U.S. Department of State
India Government
United States Embassy in India
Embassy of India in the USA
India - CIA World Factbook  [Reviewed]
India - A Country Study - Library of Congress  [Reviewed]
India Image - Gateway to Government of India Information
Indian Parliament
National Informatics Centre
Ministry of External Affairs

Kazahkstan

Background Notes: Kazahkstan
Kazakhstan Government
United States Embassy in Kazakhstan
Embassy of Kazakhstan in the USA
Kazahkstan - CIA World Factbook  [Reviewed]
Kazahkstan - A Country Study - Library of Congress  [Reviewed]
Kazahkstan Human Development Report 1995

Kyrgyzstan

Background Notes: Kyrgystan
Kyrgyzstan Government
United States Embassy in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan Embassy in USA
Kyrgyzstan - CIA World Factbook  [Reviewed]
Kyrgyzstan- A Country Study - Library of Congress  [Reviewed]
United Nations Development Programme in Kyrgyzstan
Welcome to the Kyrgyz Republic

Nepal

Background Notes - Nepal - U.S. Department of State
Nepal Government
US Embassy in Nepal
Embassy of Nepal in the USA
Nepal - CIA World Factbook  [Reviewed]
Nepal - A Country Study - Library of Congress  [Reviewed]
Nepal Home Page

Pakistan

Background Notes - Pakistan - U.S. Department of State
Pakistan Government
United States Embassy in Pakistan
Embassy of Pakistan in the USA
Pakistan - CIA World Factbook  [Reviewed]
Pakistan - A Country Study - Library of Congress  [Reviewed]
Government of Pakistan

Sri Lanka

Background Notes - Sri Lanka - U.S. Department of State
Sri Lanka Government
United States Embassy in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Embassy in USA
Sri Lanka - CIA World Factbook  [Reviewed]

Tajikistan

Background Notes: Tajikistan - U.S. Department of State
Tajikistan Government
United States Embassy in Tajikistan
Embassy of Tajikistan in the USA
Tajikistan - CIA World Factbook  [Reviewed]
Tajikistan -A Country Study - Library of Congress  [Reviewed]
Tajikistan Human Development Report 1996 

Turkmenistan

Background Notes: Turkmenistan - U.S. Department of State
Turkmenistan Government
United States Embassy in Turkmenistan
Embassy of Turkmenistan in the USA
Turkmenistan - CIA World Factbook  [Reviewed]
Turkmenistan -A Country Study - Library of Congress  [Reviewed]

Uzbekistan

Background Notes: Uzbekistan - U.S. Department of State
Uzbekistan Government
United States Embassy in Uzbekistan
Embassy of Uzbekistan in the USA
Uzbekistan - CIA World Factbook  [Reviewed]
Uzbekistan - A Country Study - Library of Congress  [Reviewed]
Welcome to Uzbekistan

 

Christopher O. Dixon
Government Information Services / Reference Librarian
Saint Joseph's University
Last revision / review:  March 10, 2008
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