CIA World Factbook 2002

The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency provides current information on the countries of the world. Though the information focuses on political and military issues, including communications and transnational matters, these guides also include geographical information, demographics and other data of use to travelers.

Library of Congress: Country Studies

The Library of Congress provides online versions of the the government's Country Studies and Area Handbooks series. These books, many of which are also available in the Allegheny Campus Library in print format (check Alleycat for holdings), cover history, government, social and economic conditions, and some cultural information. They provide background information that may be useful for planning your travels.

U.S. Department of State: Travel and Living Abroad

The State Department provides information on traveling to foreign countries. For information on a specific country look in the "travel" column under "Travel Warnings, Consular Information Sheets, and Public Announcements" then browse the alphabetical list for your country. Here you will find information on visa requirements, travel conditions, customs regulations and the like.

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