Online research & information

The World Factbook (Central Intelligence Agency)  
http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html
The World Factbook contains factual reference material on 266 countries, including country, regional, and world information listings and summaries, regional maps, and appendices.
Visits: 4643

Foreign Entry Requirements (US Dept of State)  
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1765.html
A helpful listing of foreign entry requirements for U.S. citizens traveling abroad on business or pleasure, by country. Also includes embassy contact information and links to travel information for frequently visited countries.
Visits: 2938

Federal Citizen Info Center--Travel Publications  
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/travel.htm
View the best travel-related federal consumer publications online for free, or purchase printed copies at the online ordering site. Brought to you by the U.S. General Services Administration.
Visits: 1679

Get Help in a Foreign Country (US Dept of State)  
http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/emergencies/emergencies_1205.html
Stuff happens... so be ready for an emergency abroad, with information from the State Dept. Know where to call and what to do if you get sick, lose your passport, need emergency funds, or even get arrested when you're in a foreign country.
Visits: 1201

The National Atlas (US Dept of the Interior)  
http://www.nationalatlas.gov
The National Atlas is designed to help citizens visualize and understand the complex relationships between environments, places, and people and increase their knowledge and understanding of this country.
Visits: 868

America's National Map (US Geological Survey)   EXIT disclaimer
http://nationalmap.gov
The National Map is an online, interactive map service-the Nation's topographic map for the 21st Century. View The National Map by using your Web browser; no special software or downloads are required.
Visits: 804

Students Abroad  
http://studentsabroad.state.gov
The first stop on a student's trip overseas! The website offers country specific information, tips for safe travel, and other important information for living and traveling abroad.
Visits: 498

National Park Service Data Clearinghouse (Natl Park Service)  
http://www.nps.gov/gis/data_info/
NPS' Data Clearinghouse provides links to a wealth of scientific data related to the National Parks, including geographic information systems (GIS) data, metadata, an Interactive Map Center, and much more. Great resource for academic research.
Visits: 464

Flight Delay Information (US Federal Aviation Administration)  
http://www.fly.faa.gov/flyfaa/usmap.jsp
Real-time flight delay information on an interactive, clickable map. Select your airport for the latest delay info, and reduce your stress level! Brought to you by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration.
Visits: 383

Portals to the World (US Library of Congress)  
http://www.loc.gov/rr/international/portals.html
Links to electronic resources selected by Library of Congress subject experts, providing authoritative, in-depth information about the nations and other areas of the world.
Visits: 359

SeeAmerica.org   EXIT disclaimer
http://www.seeamerica.org
This site provides resources for traveling, touring, and vacationing in America. Explore destinations by region or state and get information and maps for national parks and scenic byways across America.
Visits: 365