The World Factbook (Central Intelligence Agency)
provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities.
From International Trade Canada.
Covers culture, politics, history, geography, and more.
Kwintessential Country Profiles: Global Guide to Culture, Customs and Etiquette
Covers language, useful phrases, the society, culture, business and social etiquettes.
Based on business culture guide books.
Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands 2006 (print version)
Covers 60 countries. The 2006 (general edition) and 2007 (Asia & Latin America) print versions -- available at the library Reference Desk. You can scan or photocopy from these books.
Political Risk Yearbook via Business Source Complete
Provides political, economic, and financial risk ratings and analysis for 100 countries important to international business.
Country Commercial Guides (export.gov)
From export.gov. Most reports cover economic trends, political environment, how to market U.S. products, leading sectors for exports, trade regulations, investment climate, business travel, and more. Most of the guides are updated annually.
World Bank "Doing Business" guides
Includes country reports, rankings, and sometimes city/regional analysis. World Bank also provides local and international LPI data.
Provides Corruption Perceptions Index for 176 countries and territories.
Investment Climate Statements provide country-specific information and assessments prepared by U.S. embassies and diplomatic missions abroad on investment laws and practices in those countries and other areas.
International Trade and Investment Country Facts (Bureau of Economic Analysis, Commerce Department)
The International Trade and Investment Country Facts application provides information on U.S. trade in goods and services, direct investment, and the activities of multinational enterprises for individual countries and country groupings.
International U.S. Commercial Service Offices (International Trade Administration, Export.gov)
National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers (US Trade Representative)
Tariff and Import Fees (Export.gov)
Helps U.S. companies plan, develop and execute international sales strategies necessary to navigate today's global marketplace.
The World Factbook (Central Intelligence Agency)
provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities.
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