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travel.state.gov
travel.state.gov gives basic information on countries and necessary documentation.

CIA World Fact Book
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Library of Congress Country Studies
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U.S. Department of State
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World Bank Data
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National Geographic Travel Guide
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Perry-Casteneda Library Map Collection
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Xpeditions Atlas
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