Reference materials, such as encyclopedias, handbooks, and dictionaries, are useful for finding background information, statistics, theories, and more. Check out some of the resources highlighted on this page.
Sometimes you can find the statistical information you need in a journal article, but discipline related statistics are often gathered and reported in different formats. The following resources may help you find relevant statistics.
Europa World: The Europa World Year Book
Political and economic information for over 250 countries and territories, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe.
Reports and statistics categories include media, business, finance, and politics.
Includes American Fact Finder and Census Flow Mapper. Searchable by topic or geography.
Provides country information and is part of CIA website.