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Country Studies: North Korea
Excellent, full coverage of North Korea from Library of Congress. Includes profile, history, society, government, economy, foreign policy, and more.
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Country Studies: Uruguay
Research the country of Uruguay at this thorough site containing information on the history, geography, society, economy, and government of the country.
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Country Studies: Russia the Brezhnev Era
A very comprehensive look at the Soviet Union during the Brezhnev Era. Examines his rise to power, foreign policy, economic policy, culture under Brezhnev, and the leaders death. Contains a great deal of depth.
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Country Studies: Germany: Christian Social Union
Traces the history of the Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union party of Germany. Examines principles that make up the party and how it has emerged as a dominant force in German politics since WWII.
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Country Studies: Russia: Gorbachev's Reform Dilemma
An excellent article describing the Russian legislature (Congress of People's Deputies). Explains how and why this government instution was created. Also examines the various groups and factions which comprised this legislative body.
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Country Studies: The Society of Sri Lanka
This U.S. Library of Congress offers information on the society of Sri Lanka, including population, ethnic groups, caste, religion, health education, and more.
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Country Studies: Foreign Economic Relations
Exports were the key to South Korea's industrial expansion. Until 1986 the value of imports was greater than exports. This situation was reversed, however, in 1986 when South Korea registered a favorable balance of trade of US$4.2...
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Country Studies: Egypt
A thorough look at Egypt from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990s.
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Country Studies: Saudi Arabia: Climate
You won't need a rain coat if you visit Saudi Arabia. Read about its climate from this Country Studies article from the Library of Congress. It is hot, dusty, and, in places, humid.
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Country Studies: Mexico
Outstanding outline from the Library of Congress covering important aspects of Mexican history, geography, society, economy, government, and national security.
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Country Studies: Russia Health Conditions
An explanation of Russia's socialized medicine. Also attempts to explain the decline in health of the Russian people over the last few years.
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Country Studies: Russia Climate
Explains the climate of the different parts of Russia, and how the long, cold winter affects so much of life in the Russian Federation.
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Country Studies: Uzbekistan: Climate
Although very brief, this article tells about the climate of Uzbekistan, its temperature range and precipitation.
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Country Studies: Cambodia: Rivers
Read this discussion of the rivers in Cambodia from this Country Studies report. Find out sources and mouths of the major rivers.
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Country Studies: Cambodia: Topography
Read a great description of the topography of Cambodia which takes you from the heights of the mountains to the Gulf of Thailand. From the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress.
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Country Studies: Singapore: Geography
Although small, the island country of Singapore has a varied geography as detailed in this Country Study. Find out about the geography, climate, and environmental concerns.
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Country Studies: Encomiendas
Read this good description of the encomienda system that was set up by the Spanish to reward the Spanish colonizers in the New World and to subjugate the indigenous people by requiring their labor on the granted land.
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Country Studies: Panama: The 1964 Riots
This article overviews problems, public demonstrations, and violent riots that resulted due to the "overwhelming presence of United States citizens and institutions" in Panama. Here, read how an American flag caused the outbreak of...
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Country Studies: Nepal: The Society
This Library of Congress site offers information on the country of Nepal, including population, social system and values, religion, education, and health.
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Country Studies: Mongolia
A thorough look at Mongolia 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: Online Version of a Book Published by the Library of Congress
This collection provides online versions of printed books from the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress. These material were created as part of the Country Studies/Area Handbook Series sponsored by the U.S. Department of...
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Country Studies: Russia Reconstruction and Cold War
This article discusses Stalin's plans for Russia following World War II and examines how his decisions helped bring about the Cold War.
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Country Studies: Eisenhower and the Cold War
A brief look at President's Eisenhower's commitment to restraining Communism in the Cold War years of the 1950s.
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Country Studies: Austria the Anschluss and World War Ii
Read about the Anschluss in Austria and the absorbtion of the country into the Third Reich. This brief overview of the early spread of Nazism lays a foundation for World War II in Europe.