World Cultures
DatabasesExplora (An EBSCO Experience)
Explora is an EBSCO interface that allows student researchers to search all of our EBSCO databases and eBook Collections at once in a streamlined, user-friendly interface. Gale eBooks Access ebooks 24-7 through the Gale Virtual Reference Library. Find the full-text of thousands of reference works on a variety of subjects. Country Reports Username: mainewest Password: warriors CountryReports provides over 35,000 pages of online content on the cultures and countries of the world. |
WebsitesCIA World Factbook: includes extensive information on every country in the world. Modern-day statistics and information can be found as well. Choose your country from the "please select a country to view" pull down field.
The Economist: has brief country profiles, basic facts and links to recent news events relating to your chosen country.The Economist online offers authoritative insight and opinion on international news, politics, business, finance, science and technology. Global Gateway: World Culture & Resources This resource is maintained by the Library of Congress. It offers electronic resources on the nations of the world, with links to outside internet resources as well. Country Studies From the Library of Congress, comprehensive ebooks on over 80 countries, covering History, Society, Environment, Economy, Government, Politics, National Security, related images. These books, written by teams of social scientists, are several hundred pages long; originally published by the Federal Research Division. World Digital Library This resource offers primary sources from countries and cultures around the world, search by time, place, topic or type of item (photos, maps, books, etc.). World Bank: Countries This resource offers economic, financial news, projects and statistics by country. |