Provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities.

U.S. Dept. of State's Diplomacy in Action website provides access to a variety of information.

**Check out Chapter 1 & 8 in particular to find out about communication and customs in a country.** Includes market conditions, opportunities, regulations, and business customs for over 125 countries prepared by trade and industry experts at U.S. embassies worldwide.