Country profiles are a great way to learn about the country you are studying or visiting. Many profiles provide historical backgrounds, summaries of important people and events, and other political, economic, and social information. Some may also include current events.
Tips:
- The organization preparing the profile has its own unique viewpoint.
- Using multiple country profiles will give you a more complete picture.
Finding Country Profiles in Library Databases
Access Business Source Complete (use your credentials to login)
- Enter "country name" in the search box
- Once you get results, look for filters on the left side to limit results
- TIP: Find Publication Type: select Country Report
- Select the search button and review the results.
- Note: can also view company information listed on the right side of the results page:
Access Nexis Uni (use your credentials to login)
- Select from Guided Search: Country Info
- Select a Country
- TIP: Use Source to narrow as needed
- Select Search button
- Note: information will also cover risk information
Access ProQuest Database Suite (use your credentials to login)
Select Browse> Country Reports
Helpful Links : Country Profile Sources
- BBC News | Country Profiles
- CIA World Factbook
- International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Country Information
- Library of Congress | Country Studies
- U.S. Dept of State | Country Information and Bidding Resources | Countries & Areas
- World Bank | Country Information
Helpful Links: Culture Resources
TIP: Search for phrases like "business customs" or "business culture" and the country or region if using library databases.
Helpful Links: Doing Business
- globalEDGE (Univ of Michigan) | Get Global Insights
- U.S. Dept of Commerce, ITA | Export.gov: Country Commerical Guide
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