Country Commercial Guides -
http://www1.usatrade.gov/website/ccg.nsf - You can view reports that present a comprehensive look at various countries' commercial environments, from an economic, political and market point of view. Country Commercial Guides (CCG's) are prepared annually by U.S. embassies with the assistance of several U.S. government agencies.
CIA World Factbook - http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html
The World Factbook provides you with information on the traditions, geography, people, government, economy, transportation, communications, and military of countries throughout the world. The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) maintains this extensive resource.
U.S. Department of Commerce - Country Information – Quick Reference. Access short, country-specific reports and market insights. Topics include business travel and etiquette, financing regulations, hot news and events and more. Search by country: HERE.
U.S. Department of State – Background Notes – Country Specific guides available online at: http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/.
