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Global Sales: Researching Companies and Industries: Researching Countries

Selected Data Sources

International Statistical Agencies (US Census Bureau)
Provides links to the data collection agencies of countries throughout the world. The data can be very extensive for developed countries.
United Nations Statistics
Statistical Abstract of the United States
Although this is no longer published by the US Government, the 2012 edition is available online. It includes a very useful section on International Statistics.

Using the Business Databases to Find Country Information

Information on consumers and markets in other countries can often be found in articles in several databases.

ABI - you can limit your search by country
Business Source Premier - you can limit your search by country
LexixNexisAcademic - Includes articles published in international news sources and the international press. Some foreign language titles are also available
Proquest Central - you can limit your search by country

Country Overviews

The World Factbook is a good place to get general information about a country.