CIA World Factbook
The World Factbook 2003 printed version provides a "snapshot" of the world. The online Factbook is updated regularly - generally weekly - throughout the year.

CultureGrams Online Edition
Concise, reliable, and up-to-date country reports on 181 countries and territories and all 50 US states, including the District of Columbia. CultureGrams goes beyond mere facts and figures to deliver an insider's perspective on daily life and culture, including the history, customs, and societies of the world's people.

World Atlas Interactive Political Map
Clickable, printable maps of continents, regions, countries, states and provinces.