Welcome
Welcome to the your research project guide. Use the links/resources on this guide to help you find info for your project. Many of the databases/web sites are only available to University of Iowa students, faculty and staff. These sites are indicated by the 
and require you to enter in your hawk id and pw to gain access to the site. Note the Table of Contents on the left and also the tabs on the top.
If you have any questions or require research assistance please contact Kim or Willow--contact info on the right.
Happy Searching!
Country Info--Stats and background
- CIA World Factbook--The CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) provides short profiles for 266 world entities. Profiles include economic, social, political, and demographic information.
--No subscription required. - Country Commercial Guidesdiscuss market conditions, opportunities, regulations and business customs for many countries. These are prepared by trade and industry experts at U.S. embassies worldwide
- Country Profiles (BBC News)--Short guides to the history, politics, and economic background of countries and territories. Key international organizations are also profiled.
--No subscription required. - GlobalEdge-Insights by Country--statistical data for nearly every country around the world. In addition to statistics, historical, economic, and political conditions are available
--No subscription required - Culture Crossing GuideA community built resource for cross-cultural etiquette and understanding
- Statista This link opens in a new windowProvides access to statistics and reports on countries. Also includes statistics and studies gathered by market researchers, trade organizations, scientific publications, and government sources on over 600 industries.
- NationMastercompiles statistics for many countries in the world.
- International Business Etiquette, Manners, & CultureBe careful of the ads and pop-ups. Source for international business etiquette, manners, and cross cultural communication.
