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Most of the information about your country can be found using these sources.

World Book
Reference encyclopedia with 1,000's of entries. Also includes timelines of events and a Spanish version.
Britannica Academic
Thousands of Encyclopedia Britannica articles on a wide range of topics.

Country Information

CIA World Factbook
Find basic information about every country in the world.
Lonely Planet
Travel guides that highlight some of the exciting features of each country.

Foods and Recipes

This is a helpful resource to learn more about the popular and traditional foods eaten in different countries. This set is on the project cart in the library.

Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of Foods and Recipes of the World by UXL Staff (Contribution by)
ISBN: 9780787654245
Publication Date: 2001-10-04

This 4-vol. set provides comprehensive coverage of the foods and recipes of approximately 75 cultural groups from more than 60 countries -- from Algeria to Vietnam. Entries provide 10-15 recipes for each group and include data on the agriculture and dietary habits of each group as well as an overview of each group's nutrition and health.