Government Information Research Guide

Includes: "Administrative maps which contain information about national boundaries, capitals and administrative divisions, Physiographic maps which identify bodies of water, deserts, mountains, historic sites, archaeological sites, elevation points and plains and Transportation maps which show international boundaries, expressways, roads, railroads, canals and major airports."

Contains an A-Z list of countries and other areas, background notes, a list of Independent States in the World and a list of Dependencies and Areas of Special Sovereignty, U.S. contacts, foreign contacts, information by region and travel information.

A gallery of flags of the world, including a description of the flag and information about the country it represents.

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

An online directory of Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments.