Homework Help - Country Information

The library's reference staff can help you find materials to check out or use in the library to help with homework assignments.  In addition, try these web sites for frequently asked homework questions about countries and states:

Africa - Make a mask

Background Notes from the U.S. Department. of State - Click on geographic region and then search by country for information about a country's geography, people, government, economy, and more. When appropriate, sections detailing the historical relationship between the U.S. and select cities are included

CIA World Factbook - Country profiles prepared by the CIA include information about a country's geography, people, government, economy, and more

Culinary History Timeline - American and international menus, customs, and social history

Library of Congress Country Studies - The Country Studies Series presents a description and analysis of the historical setting and the social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of countries throughout the world and examines the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural factors. Browse the Table of Contents by country 

Library of Congress Portals to the World - Truly an amazing resource. Click on the country name for a set of links to in-depth information about that country. 

Recipes from Various Countries (All Recipes.com) - Search a mouthwatering collection of recipes by ethnic or regional category
(the library has books with international recipes as well)

Yahoo's Country Listing Links - Click on a country for links about that country organized by subject category