Geography & Flags

Country Information

Background Notes
Maps and brief information about countries from the U.S. Department of State.

Country Profiles
Information on a country’s historical background, geography, society, economy, transportation and telecommunications, government and politics, and national security. From the Library of Congress.

Country Studies
Description and analysis of the historical setting and the social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of countries throughout the world. From the Library of Congress.

Geodata: U.S. Maps and Data
Your one stop for federal, state, and local geographical data.

Lands and Peoples
Articles about nations and nationalities linked to facts and figures, maps, and flags. The database also includes current-events stories, lesson plans, an 870-map atlas, an interactive dual-screen comparison feature and a full line-up of games, puzzles, and brain teasers.

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Inside the Library

Outside the Library

National Geographic.com
The home page for National Geographic magazine. Includes maps, articles, and special features relating to geography and the natural world. The site also features an index to over 100 years of print publications from National Geographic.

Portals to the World
Web links providing authoritative, in-depth information about the nations and other areas of the world, as selected by Area Specialists and other staff at the Library of Congress. When completed, the project will include all the nations of the world.

World Factbook
Country profiles, maps, and flags of all the countries of the world. Created by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), this site also focuses on infrastructure, military, and trans-national issues.

Statistics

Nationmaster
Statistics, facts, and figures for countries around the world.

Statemaster
Statistics, facts, and figures for the United States.

Minnesota Cities

MNPro
Community Profile Reports for cities, towns, and counties in Minnesota.

Flags

Flags of the World
Images of flags, including flags for countries, states, and militaries, as well as historical flags.

National Geographic Country & State Flags and Facts
Flags and profiles of the countries of the world, the provinces of Canada, and the states of the United States. Click on the flag image for a full-page image of the flag.