Library of Congress Country Studies

http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/cshome.html

For the true nerd, the Library of Congress country studies delve into politics and history in excruciating detail. Society and culture are also covered. If you want background info, these reports are unmatched.

KEYWORDS: history, political history, geography, climate, ethnicity, religion, languages, culture, economic history, economic structure, economic liberalization, privatization, labor, political system, international relations, media, foreign trade, military strength