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Country Studies: Uzbekistan
A thorough look at Uzbekistan from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
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Country Studies: Vietnam: Government
This comprehensive look at the government of Vietnam, its structure and politics is from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Hyperlinks to other articles on the government.
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Country Studies: Afghanistan: Geography
A description of the rough terrain of Afghanistan along with its latitude, longitude, area, and neighbors. Small map included and links to related articles. From the Country Studies of the Library of Congress.
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Country Studies: Afghanistan: Mountains
An interesting discussion of the mountain ranges in Afghanistan. There is information about the meanings of the names, the various roads and passes through the mountains, and some mention of vegetation in the mountains. From Library of...
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Country Studies: Maldives: Geography
This article from the Country Studies of the Library of Congress discussed the interesting geography of the Maldives Islands. See the problems caused because the islands are barely above sea level.
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Country Studies: Maldives: Climate
This discussion of the climate of Maldives from the Country Studies of the Library of Congress explains the effect of the monsoons on the country.
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Country Studies: Tajikistan: Government
This article from the Library of Congress outlines the problems Tajikistan has had in instituting a functioning government since the breakup of the Soviet Union. Click on other related topics at the bottom of the page.
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Country Studies: Saudi Arabia: Geography
Saudi Arabia's geography as it relates to its neighbors is explained in this Country Studies article from the Library of Congress. See how difficult it is to determine country borders in a desert area.
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Country Studies: Saudi Arabia: Topography and Natural Regions
This comprehensive article on the topography of Saudi Arabia is from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about the north end of the Great Rift Valley, the massive deserts, and the deep aquifers on the Arabian...
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Loc: Topics in Chronicling America: Garfield Assassination
Find a chronology of events surrounding the assassination of President James Garfield, followed by links to articles from newspapers across the country that detailed the asssassination, his eventual death, and trial of the assassin,...
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Loc: American Memory: The Coolidge Era & Consumer Economy
Prosperity and Thrift: The Coolidge Era and the Consumer Economy, 1921-1929 assembles a wide array of Library of Congress source materials from the 1920s that document the widespread prosperity of the Coolidge years, the nation's...
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Loc: African American Odyssey: Abolition, Anti Slavery Movements
This site provides primary source documents and commentary that give an overall look at many different aspects of abolition, the antislavery movement, and the rise of division between North and South. From the Library of Congress.
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Country Studies: Nicaragua
A very comprehensive website by the Library of Congress on the country of Nicaragua. Site provides information on major topics about the country such as: geography, history, economy, society, transportation, environment, government and...
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Country Studies: El Salvador
A thorough look at El Salvador from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
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Country Studies: Spain
Detailed information about Spain from a 1998 publication of the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress. You can find information about the history, geography, government, economy, and people of Spain.
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Country Studies: Pakistan
The Library of Congress provides a very lengthy and very detailed overview of the country of Pakistan. Content includes a country profile, as well as long look at Pakistan's history, society and environment, economy, government and...
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Loc: American Memory: Voice of the Carpet Bagger
The Library of Congress provides the full text to The Voice of the Carpet Bagger, a 48 page pamphlet defending Reconstruction and protesting lynching and violence against blacks. The pamphlet was originally published in 1901.
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Country Studies: Madagascar
This Library of Congress site for the African island nation of Madagascar provides links to information about the country's environment, society, economy, and history.
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Country Studies: Germany
A thorough look at Germany from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
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Country Studies: Haiti
The Library of Congress offers a complete country study of Haiti. Content includes a look at this country's geography, history, government, and society. Information current to 1989.
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Country Studies: Venezuela
Library of Congress website that covers every aspect of a country. Information on Venezuela's geography, society, economy, transportation, telecommunications, government, politics, and national security is provided.
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Country Studies: Colombia
The Library of Congress offers a thorough overview of Colombia, including a complete country profile, a detailed history of the country, a look at the governmental structure and political dynamics, and so much more.
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Country Studies: Paraguay
Library of Congress provides an excellent page of information on the key features of Paraguay. Find general information on the geography, society, history, economy, government, and national security.
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Loc: American Memory: Evolution of Conservation Movement
American Memory site documents the historical formation of the movement to conserve and protect America's natural heritage. Browse through literature, books, pamphlets, government documents, and manuscripts drawn from the collections of...