Angola. The official site includes news and information about the country, investment laws, economic sectors, foreign exchange, and sanctions currently in effect.

Argentina Ministry of Economy and Public Works. A good place to find a number of recent government reports and documents. In English.

Argentina's Mendoza Province. Information about business and trade opportunities in one of the country's leading provinces from the governor and his staff. In Spanish.

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Armenia.  A telecommunications company called  Arminco built this site. It has links to the Armenian State News Agency, as well as a variety of business, cultural, and scientific sites.

Belrusan Democratic Republic. Cursory view of the former Soviet republic. In English and Belarusan.

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Brazilian Electronic Journal of Economics. An online effort from the Department of Economics, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco - UFPE/Brazil. Features original papers with focus on economics and the Internet. In English.

China. If you can't beat them, join them. For all the measures Beijing has taken to control Internet access, you might not expect a snappy official Web site like this from China. Along with the expected dose of political fervor, there are useful statistics on the economy and investment, links to People's Daily and other publications--not to mention sound advice on crossing the street in Beijing. In English and Chinese.

China. Jilin,  The province invites you to invest. Information on business opportunities, legalities, and those who have already taken the plunge in the Changchun Economic & Technological Development Zone (CETDZ). In English and Chinese.

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Chinese Propaganda Posters. Stefan Landsberger, a lecturer at the Sinological Institute of Leiden, the Netherlands, created this site to demonstrate the high levels to which China has carried propaganda as an art form. Commentary and examples of posters going back to the 1940s. In English.

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China Tibet Current Affairs. An archive of articles about Tibet and its ongoing problems with China. this site is maintained by the Australian National University.

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China Transnational China Project. The mission of the Baker Institute at Rice University in Houston, Texas USA at this site is to develop innovative approaches to the study of China using advanced technology and new forms of personal and inter-institutional collaboration. Seminars, commentary, and curriculum. RealAudio downloads. In English.

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China Eastern Turkistan Information Center.  Information on ethnic troubles in China's Xinjiang province.

CubaWeb.  The Cuban government web site includes daily news from Prensa Latina (by subscription) and the weekly edition of Granma International. Information on doing business in Cuba, tourism, and culture. In English and Spanish.

Eritrean Network Information Center. Provides an overview of the country's history, culture, government, and economy (data are not current). In English.

Ethiopian Government Information Service. News from Ethiopia updated frequently, but not daily as promised on the home page. Otherwise, it's the government's view of society, culture, and the economy with none-too-current data provided. In English.

The European Union.. Home page of the international political and economic organization. Insights on the single European currency, the European parliament, the European Commission, and countries aiming to become part of the Union.

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. This group focuses on assisting former Soviet republics and Eastern and Central European nations in making the transition from planned to market economies. It provides data and studies on the current status of those countries.

Gambia. This official web site has information about the government, history, and culture of the sub-Saharn republic.

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Press releases, statistics, recent political speeches, legal information, and more. In English and Chinese.

Hungarian Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Tourism.  Government economic reports and business news, occasionally updated.

Indonesia.  The "cyberspace embassy of Indonesia." General information on tourism and business. Recent government news releases on the economy.

Indonesia: Department of Foreign Affairs. Official government releases and positions on the economy, the media, human rights, East Timor, the environment, and more.

Israel Export Institute. Government database of manufacturers and exporters. They call it one-stop address for finding out about doing business in Israel. In English and Hebrew.

KOTRA. The Korea Trade and Investment Promotion Agency site offers information on trade and business in South Korea, including products and trade shows. In English.

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Korean Politics. News and background on South Korea's government, constitution, and political structure, which may be subject to change as the country's financial crisis evolves and peace talks with North Korea proceed. In English and Korean.

Kuwait Ministry of Communications. The official government site is co-sponsored by Kuwait Electronic Messaging Services, Internet and telecommunications provider. Heavy on commercial messages, light on news. In English and Arabic.

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Lithuania-On-Line.  News, Internet providers, culture, databases, and business opportunies in the Baltic nation.

Macau. The official government site of the Portuguese colony returning to Chinese control. Economy, culture, and tourism. All subject to change. In English.

Malaysia. Find news, business, and travel information here.

Mexico: National Statistics, Geography and Informatics Institute (INEGI). The government agency reponsible for gathering and publishing national statistics. Lists current economic statistics and schedule for upcoming releases. In English and Spanish.

Moldovan Economic Trends. The European Union helped develop this site, which presents quarterly reviews and monthly statistical updates of economic developments in The Republic of Moldova. Languages: English, Romanian, and Russian.

Myanmar. They call it "The Goldenland," but it has lost its luster for some in recent years because of the military regime that runs the country. The site has general business information and statistics about the country once known as Burma, as well as tourist and cultural inofrmation. In English, French, German, and Japanese.

NIRA's World Directory of Think Tanks.  Japan's National Institute for Research Advancement put together this comprhenesive listing of organizations around the world that ponder political, social, financial, and scientific policy. An excellent research site.

Organization of American States. The OAS is the oldest regional body in the world. Every country in the Americas is a member. It serves as a forum for political and economic issues affecting the hemisphere--everything from tourism to telecommunications and so much more.

Palestinian National Authority.  Official site of the Palestinian government. News and the Palestinian view of the current state of the Middle East, and the PNA's relations with Israel.

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Palestinian Our Voice.A Birzeit University site presenting a collection of research, comment, and analysis on Palestinian affairs from students and staff. In English.

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Palestinian Web Sites.  Birzeit University mounted this list of sites dealing with news, business, culture, government, and academia in and around the Palestinian state.

Pakistan. Maintained by the Ministry of Information and Media Development. You'll find everything from the national anthem to the government take on news, politics, and the economy.

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Poland Master Page. A very good collection of business, tourist, and cultural information. The home page is updated daily with news briefs from leading Polish newspapers. What's the weather in Warsaw? Check here to find out. Helpful and informative links abound.

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PolishWorld. Daily news, weather, and quotes from the Warsaw Stock Exchange. A variety of links to cultural, business, educational, and travel sites. Free Access. In English.

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Romania.  This site is maintained by Kappa, the cable-TV provider for the Greater Bucharest area. It has a number of links to government, tourism, news, and business sources related to Romania; including a live TV link, of course. In Romanian and English.

Romania. The government information page offers press releases, updates on government policy, the cabinet, and the legislative agenda. In Romanian and English.

Russia: Alexander Lebed Home Page. Next president of Russia? His news and views. In Russian.

Russia: Boris Nemtsov's Information Server. The controversial, reform-minded politician tells it like it is in Russia---at least from his point of view. In English and Russian.

Russia: Central Bank. A good source of information on the Russian financial system with explanations of monetary policy and how financial markets are intended to operate. Lots of current statistics. In English and Russian.

Russia: Federal Securities Commission. Rules and regulations for dealing in Russian financial markets. In English and Russian.

Russia: Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Lots of information available at a price. Access to Russian-language publications, press briefings, and government regulatory pronouncements for a fee. In English and Russian.

Russia: State Tax Service. This branch of the government has its hands full trying to collect a great deal of missing and overdue revenue owed the state. In Russian.

Russian Government Internet Site.  The Kremlin in cyberspace. In Russian and English.
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Russia's Informal Economy. Official estimates put the "gray" or informal economy at 25% of Russia's GDP. This RAND organization study strives to find out how big it really is and how it works. Ongoing reports.
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Russia Post-Soviet Media Law And Policy Review.  Primarily an academic newsletter dealing with law and policy issues in Russia and other former Soviet republics, as well as former Soviet-bloc countries. Good background on the sector for researchers and journalists.
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Russian REESWeb: Russian and East European Studies. The University of Pittsburgh has put together a thorough listing of sites related to Russia, the former Soviet republics, the Baltics, Central Asia, Central Europe, and Eastern Europe; including the official and unofficial home pages for the countries in those regions. Sources and databases are arranged by category and offer a stunning array of information.

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Slovakia.News, views, and information with less bureaucratic spin. In English.

South African Reserve Bank.  The central bank of South Africa provides regular policy updates on foreign exchange, exchange controls, market rates, and other economic indicators.

South Africa African National Congress. News and information, political and general, about from the country's majority political party. The "Today in History" section included with the daily news briefing is an interesting snapshot of how times have changed in that country.

South Korean Ministry of Finance and Economy. A site to watch as the Asian/World economic crisis unfolds. News and statistics in English and Korean.

Sri Lanka Board of Investment.  The official view of investment opportunities in Sri Lanka. Includes overviews of government regulations, recent agreements with foreign investors, and information on human and natural resources.

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Sri Lanka InfoLanka: Gateway To Sri Lanka. Lots of links to news, business, and cultural sites of interest to the Sri Lankan community.

Taliban Online. Web site of the Islamic group currently controlling much of Afghanistan. In English.

Thailand Department of Export Promotion.  The Ministry of Commerce lists trade fairs, trade associations, exporters and other international information. In English and Japanese.

Thailand Web Directory. Links to business and general news sources. In English.

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Tibet: The Government In Exile. News for and about Tibet that has not been filtered through Beijing. The site describes Tibet vis-a-vis China in current and historical terms with an eye to the day when Tibet will regain its independence.

Trinidad and Tobago.  Business, tourism, culture, and news.

Tunisia Invest. An overview of the country and sectors seeking foreign investors. In English.

Turkey. The official government site provides infromtion on the business climate, the economy, tourism, education, and culture. In English and Turkish.

Uganda. A view of the West African nation's culture, society, and economy with emphasis on investment opportunities. The economic information provided was quite outdated the last time we checked. In English.

UK Government and Associated Sites

US Government and Related Sites

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Uzbekistan: Cyber Uzbekistan. A fairly comprehensive collection of links and information that covers news, culture, business, and travel in the Central Asian republic. Free access. In English and Russian.

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Africaustral. A site dedicated to providing general information about the countries of southern Africa. In French.

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Central American Economic Integration. The Sistema de la Integración Centroamericana (SICA) maintains this site on Central American regional economic development and integration. It includes daily news as well as recent documents, agreements, and meetings relating to Central America. In Spanish.

ArabView Network. Listings of Web sites with news, cultural information, and business connections in the Arab world. In English and Arabic.
 

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This U.S. government agency tracks disease and morbidity domestically and internationally. Helpful information for medical practitioners and travellers alike. In English.

Central African Regional Project for the Environment. This effort to control deforestation and promote sustainable forestry and related activities in the Congo Basin is sponsored by the U.S. Agency for International Development.

United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). This arm of the U.N. is primarily concerned with the integration of developing and transitional nations into the international trade community. Each year UNCTAD issues a Trade and Development Report and World Investment Report. Frequent news releases on other studies and projects. In English, French, and Spanish.

United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD). U.N. agency investigating social dimensions of development. Strong emphasis on information technologies and their impact on the developing world. In English and French.

U.N. Statistics Division. Global statistics on health, population, housing, education, trade, and more. You name it, it's probably here.

U.S. Census Bureau International Data Base (IDB).  A very useful site with search engines for finding current demographic, social, and economic statistics for every nation on earth.

World Bank. Like the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank is a major source of financing for emerging markets. FAQ and glossary make this site insightful for multilateral novices and pros alike.

World Bank Economic Growth Research Selected Data Sets. National policy and economic growth findings. Listings include working papers, abstracts, methodology, and detailed variable descriptions.

World Trade Organization (WTO). The multilateral body which seeks to set standards for international trade and enforce existing pacts such as the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT).
 
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Institute for International Economics. A renowned private research institution devoted to international economic policy. Its studies are required reading for government and business leaders concerned about the direction of the global economy.

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Roberto Ortiz de Zarate's Political Datasets. A veritable "Who's Running What?" around the world. Especially helpful for those who need to know most recent election results in various countries. Interesting lists of long-tenured current leaders and those who died violently.
 

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Conservation International Megadiversity Countries. An examination of biodiversity and the problems facing humans and their co-inhabitors of the planet. This nonprofit group highlights developments in 17 countries, most of them emerging markets, which are home to many of earth's endangered species. In English.
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Eurasia Research Center. News analysis and links to newspapers and wire service reports on the Balkans, Baltic States, Central Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova, Iran, Turkey, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.
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Fourth World Documentation Project. The focus here is on the indigenous people of the "Fourth World," which is defined at the site as "nations forcefully incorporated into states which maintain a distinct political culture but are internationally unrecognized."
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G-7 Information Centre. Sponsored by the University of Toronto, this site provides news and information about the group of seven top industrialized nations (eight with the inclusion of Russia). News about past, current, and upcoming meetings. In English.
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Human Rights In Turkestan. A collection of links and articles on the history, society, and current conflcits in the Central Asian republics of Uzbekistan, Kazakstan, Kirgizstan, and Turkmenistan.
 

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Web of Culture. A site devoted to cross-cultural communication. A quote from The Web of Culture president sums it up: "To know where you're going, you must first understand where you came from." You will find an esoteric collection of links and information on a variety of topics; including cuisine, religion, currency, language, and jobs.
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WildNet Africa. The focus here is the Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), a 1973 international agreement to protect endangered wildlife, particularly in the developing world. CITES, however, is itself a focus of controversy. Follow the debates here.
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Centre for the Study of African Economies. This site from the Institute of Economics and Statistics at Oxford University features the work of academic economists and social scientists specializing in Africa. Working papers, white papers, and information on seminars at the Centre are posted. In English.
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Center for the Study of Western Hemispheric Trade.  A consortium of four universities that operates in conjunction with the U.S. Department of the Treasury to promote economic cooperation between U.S. and Latin American interests. Statistical databases and links to publications.
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Davis Center for Russian Studies at Harvard University.  A leading center for economic and political research focusing on Russia and the former Soviet republics. The Davis Center publishes a monthly Economic Newsletter full of insightful facts and statistics you'll have a hard time finding elsewhere. See also Program on New Approaches to Russian Security.
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Foreign and International Law. Constitutions, human rights laws, trade laws, intellectual property laws, tax laws, even space laws as defined by nations around the world can be found here. The site is maintained by the Washburn University School of Law Library.
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Harvard Institute for International Development. Harvard University's multidisciplinary center for coordinating development assistance, training, and research on Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, and Latin America.
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International Government Publications.  Northwestern University library is building this reference site of links and statistics. Especially helpful listings of emerging market governmental organizations web sites and contacts.
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LADARK: Latin American Development Archive. The Department of Sociology at Johns Hopkins University maintains this site. Working papers and datasets address such topics as Latin American urbanization, Cuban and Mexican immigration to the U.S., and Latin America's informal economy.
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Latin American Network Information Center.  LANIC, brought to you by the University of Texas Institute of Latin American Studies, is a clearinghouse for a wealth of information. You can find what you are looking for by country or by topic. For those who still favor gopher searches, that option is available too.
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Leeds University Centre for Russian, Eurasian, and Central European Studies (LUCRESES). Information on courses of study, degrees, conferences, Russian politics, and related information sources.
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Stockholm Institute of Transition Economies and East European Economies (SITE). The Stockholm School of Economics's mission here is to foster information and understanding of economies of former Soviet states and the nations of Eastern Europe through working papers and other publications. In English.
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Thesaurus of Geographic Names. Discover which places are connected to which names by searching through this database from the Getty Information Institute. In English.
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Thunderbird, The American Graduate School of International Management. Information on advanced education in international business techniques. The site has helpful links for general business research and abstracts of case studies authored by the school's faculty. The full studies are available for a fee. In English.