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CLICK ON THE NATIONAL FLAG FOR COUNTRY FACTS
We have linked each country to the United States of America Department of State - Background Notes.  Click on the country's flag to access this information. 

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                 Muslim   Catholic   Protestant  Orthodox  Alternative  Buddhist     Hindu     Jewish   Atheist   Communist                    
 
The majority Religion of each Country is listed using a recognized symbol   (see RELIGION
below), the % number is the estimated size of the Majority. Map of the Religious World

  The British Foreign Office provides travel advice for business and tourist
   travel to most countries. This link will connect you.

UNITED NATIONS  We have listed the countries that have permanent missions to the United Nations with this link to their United Nations Mission web site.

     The United States Central Intelligence Agency's report on countries in our listing. 

 Link to the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office Country Profiles for
 the countries in our listing.

    Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Country Profiles.

       Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Country Reports.

  Link to World Governments - Ministries, Departments and contacts.

  Link to overview of country listed, including political and topographic maps.

National Intelligence Services  We have listed the National Intelligence Services links for those countries where such data is available.

Languages   A primer on the languages spoken in the country.

Travel Guide   All you need to know if travelling to the country.

Pictures   Pictures of the country, its people and its cities.

Universities   A listing of major Universities within the country.

NATIONAL STATISTICS  The Official Government Reports of a Nation's Statistics. For countries that do not post Statistics (English) we use data from the World Bank or other sources.

GDP $   We give economic statistics on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita for almost every Country we have listed.  Source

Population -  Accepted number of people living in the country - (July 2009 est.)

Living In Poverty  Note: Living in Poverty in Afghanistan or Mozambique is far different to living in poverty in Northern Europe or the United States.  In Developed Countries N/A means Not Applicable - in Un-Developed Countries N/A means Not Available.

Public Debt (National Debt) - is provided as a percentage (%) of GDP.  In Developed Countries N/A means Not Applicable - in Un-Developed Countries N/A means Not Available.  Source

 -  Population Reference Bureau Data Finder Information. The % after the entry is the Growth or Decline in population expected between 2000 and 2050 (including migrations.) See: Population

Land Area -  The number of sq. km. shown is the actual land area of the listed country, bodies of water within that country are not included.

Population Density - The number of people now living within the country per sq. km. of land area - these are United Nations statistics.

Literacy -  We have listed the latest percentages of the population over the age of 15 years able to read and write. i.e. male: 47%, female 15%  

Life Expectancy - We have listed life expectancy of men and women at birth.

Environmental & Ecological Factors - Link to information on this subject by Country. Click on the link, then click on the subject you wish to research (i.e.: Water Resources) then scroll down to and click on the Country you require data for.

Trafficking in Human Beings Report -  US Department of State Report. Source

Human Rights Report - US Department of State Country Briefs on Human Rights.

Age of Consent. - Legal Age of Sexual Consent.   Source

International Migration Profile - United Nations Data on Migration.  Source

Adults 15-49 with HIV/AIDS - Percentage of the Population infected. Source

National Intelligence Quotient - The Average Intelligence Quotient is 100. Source

Corruption Index  -  Transparency International Data. 

Armed Forces -  Includes various data on Land, Sea and Air Forces and Budgets.

World Bank Report - World Bank Country Report

International Monetary Fund - International Monetary Fund Country Report

United States US AID Payments   - U.S. authorized financial aid to foreign Nations.  

News Sources -  English Language Local News sources.

World Health Organization   -  An overview of the Health situation within the country.

Freedom House Report   -   Freedom House Country Freedom Rankings.

World Trade Organization  -  WTO Member Nations Report.

Newspaper  -  National Newspapers & Business Publications published in English.

Stock Exchange - Stock Exchanges that are presented real-time in English.

Chambers of Commerce  -  Link takes you to the World Chambers Network. Pick the Country or Territory you want and click on search for the links you will require.