Government Information

Most nations and territories have official government information homepages. These are a good starting point for general information, administrative structure and current officials, and statistical data. The home pages typically have an English version and one in the language of that country (viewing may depend on web browser). One can find the most current data and often can search the archives for statistical data or reports.
 
If you are researching several countries, you may wish to take alook at the multiple country sites below. If you are looking for general background information on a country or region, beyond government information, you can examine the list of gateway sites that has been compiled. Another useful and searchable siteis the country studies prepared by the Library of Congress.