INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES
Starting Places,
Regional Information, International
Health Projects, Europe, Germany,
Spain, Switzerland, United
Kingdom, Argentina, Chile,
Costa Rica, Mexico, Middle
East, Malaysia, Indonesia,
Japan
Starting Places
- International Information
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Martindale's
'The Reference Desk: Countries & International Services
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Extensive international resources include: World Daily Reports - Travel
Warnings & Immunizations - Language Fonts & Software - Language
Dictionaries - Transportation & Hotels - News World Wide - International
Health - International Law - Mail, Overnight Express & Shipping.
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Country
Studies / Area Handbooks
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A series of online handbooks - country specific - published by the Library
of Congress. Each study describes political, economic, social systems and
institutions of the particular nation. Brief health summaries are located
in the category: Society.
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The
World Factbook Master Home Page
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International country-specific information; each monograph includes: Map
- Geography - People - Government - Economy - Transportation - Communication
- Defense
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Country
or Region Information
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Country-specific information provided by the International Trade Association
of the U.S. Department of Commerce.
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World
Health Organization WWW Home Page
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Topics include: Programs - Publications - annual World Health Reports -
International Travel & Health - Newsletters - Weekly Epidemiological
Record (WER) - WHO Statistical Information System (WHOSIS).
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IMIA
Publications
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International Medical Informatics Association publications.
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Health
Informatics World Wide
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Associations and institutions working with health informatics sorted by
country.
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Medical
Informatics in Developing Countries - Homepage
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Links to informatics organizations, journals, and other resources in developing
nations.
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National
Health Development
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Books and reports available for puchase from WHO on national health development.
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International
Economics Gateway
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A list of links to resources relevant to international economics.
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Finding
Statistics
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A directory of WWW links for statistics - it has a list of sites for statistics
of foreign countries.
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International
Economic Profiles
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Tables of International Economic Statistics 1997 from the CIA (1996 data).
Topics include: Gross Domestic Product Per Capita - Europe: Economic Associations
- China: Special Economic Zones - World Gross Domestic Product & Population
- Selected World Statistics - Selected OECD Countries - Selected Eurasian
Countries - Selected Newly Industrializing Economies - Organization of
Petroleum Exporting Countries.
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Central
Intelligence Agency
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Homepage of the CIA - contains: Chiefs of State & Cabinet Members of
Foreign Governments - World Factbook - Handbook of International Economic
Statistics - CIA Maps (for sale) - Balkans Regional Atlas.
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STAT-USA/Internet
- Export & International Trade
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International economic information from STAT-USA - available by paid subscription.
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Health
Economics - Places to Go
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Links to world wide sites with information on health economics - online
articles available also.
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The
Economist Intelligence Unit
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A site with analysis and forecasts of international politics, economics,
and business. After free online registration users have access to some
archived news and report articles. Access to many online print or electronic
publications (country profiles, economic forecasts) requires paid subscription.
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Craighead
Publications Home Page
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Financial and statistical reports, videos, maps, phrase books, etc., available
for purchase, organized by country.
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University
of Minnesota -- Twin Cities Libraries
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Special library collections of the University of Minnesota - some international
in focus.
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Regional Information
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Association
of Southeast Asian Nations BEMS Home Page
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The Association of Southeast Asian Nations: Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia,
Phillipines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam. Information regarding: Key Economic
Indicators - Emerging Economic Sectors - Market Access & Competition
- Export Information.
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Economies
of the Asia/Pacific Area
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Links to documents providing country profiles, trading information, fact
sheets, tariffs, etc. Files may be searched.
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Selected
Newly Industrializing Economies: Economic Profile, 1996
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Economic statistics for Argentina, Brazil, China, Taiwan, India, Mexico,
Poland, South Africa, and Turkey. Includes: Population - Persons
Per Sq. Km. - Per Capita Income - Life Expectancy - Infant Mortality -
Literacy - others.
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International Health
Projects
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Data
for Decision Making Project Home Page
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International health projects of the Harvard School of Public Health; topics
include: Tools and Methods - Descriptions of International Projects - Newsletters.
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The
Carter Center
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News, reports, and programs of this global public policy institute.
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Open
Society Open Pages
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Information related to programs funded by the George Soros National Foundations
- programs in education, civil society, independent media, communications,
human rights, social, legal & economic reform - in Central & Eastern
Europe, the former Soviet Union, Haiti, South Africa, and the U.S.
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The
World Bank Group
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Information about the programs and loans provided by the World Bank to
fight poverty, enable health, and promote economic growth globally.
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Europe
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Maps
of Europe
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A collection of political and relief maps of European countries.
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Country
Commercial Guide - Europe
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A brief economic summary of the European Union.
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Trends
in Europe and North America
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Short statistical country profiles - facts include: Life Expectancy - Infant
Mortality - Total Expenditure on Health (%GDP). Some countries provide
tables of: Change in Infant Mortality over Time.
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World
Health Organization, Europe - Health for All
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Maps and tables depicting worldwide incidence of various diseases.
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European
Federation for Medical Informatics
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Organizational information for this association.
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Medical
Informatics Activity in Europe
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European organizations and conferences related to medical informatics.
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Health
Informatics Workshop Report - Eastern & Central Europe
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A report from a joint WHO/European Federation for Medical Informatics workshop
on: Developments in Eastern & Central Europe.
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More
Medical Informatics Projects in Europe
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A gopher list of WWW sites related to European Medical Informatics activities.
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Germany
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Map:
Germany
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Germany map (7/94).
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World
Factbook - Germany
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The monograph on Germany from the World Factbook 1996.
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WashingtonPost.com:
World Reference -- Germany
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Washington Post News - AP News - State Department Notes - World Factbook
- Historic News Articles, Weather, Stocks & Currency, etc., related
to Germany.
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East
Germany - A Country Study
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The Library of Congress country study on East Germany.
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Trends
in Europe and North America: Germany
Basic economic facts on Germany.
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U.S.
Embassy, Germany, Home Page
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Consular & visa information - U.S. policy quotes, etc.
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Federal
Statistical Office of Germany
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This site provides short term indicators of the German economy and also
basic statistics - Health (1993-1995) - lists numbers for hospital beds,
number of inpatients, LOS, bed occupancy, and prevention/rehabilitation
facilities.
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Germany
- HealthCare Overview
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A short article outlining German healthcare financing, etc.
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German
Sites - Internet
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A directory of WWW sites categorized by: Facts & Statistics - Government
- Business & Travel - Cultural Relations - Consular Information - News
- Germany in the U.S. German or English language is indicated - search
engine for German language WWW pages.
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News
and Media Sites: Germany
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Links to German newspapers and magazines.
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Medical
Informatics/Primary Care - Germany
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A short text article about medical informatics in Germany.
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Changes
in Primary Care - East Germany
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A short text article regarding primary care and informatics.
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IMS
International Healthcare Guide: Germany
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Brief overview of the aspects of healthcare in Germany.
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Spain
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Map:
Spain
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Map of Spain (3/82).
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World
Factbook - Spain
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Monograph from the World Factbook for Spain.
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Country
Commercial Guide 1997 - Spain
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The Executive Summary information from the 1997 CCG for Spain.
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WashingtonPost.com:
World Reference -- Spain
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WP News - AP News - State Department Notes - World Factbook - Weather -
Stocks & Currency.
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Spain
- A Country Study
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The Library of Congress country study on Spain.
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Switzerland
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Map:
Switzerland
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Map of Switzerland (5/73).
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World
Factbook - Switzerland
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CIA World Factbook monograph on Switzerland.
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Country
Commercial Guide 1997 - Switzerland
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The Executive Summary information of the CCG on Switzerland.
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WashingtonPost.com:
World Reference -- Switzerland
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WP News - AP News - World Factbook - Weather - Stocks & Currency, etc.,
information on Switzerland.
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Switzerland
Statistics
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Country statistics from the Swiss Federal Statistical Office. Specialized
Fields leads to Health statistics, including: Life Expectancy - Main Causes
of Mortality.
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Trends
in Europe and North America: Switzerland
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Basic economic statistics on Switzerland.
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United Kingdom
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Map:
UK
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Map of UK (6/88)
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World
Factbook - United Kingdom
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The CIA World Factbook monograph on the UK.
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Country
Commercial Guide 1997 - United Kingdom
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The Executive Summary information from the CCG on the UK.
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WashingtonPost.com:
World Reference -- United Kingdom
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WP News - AP News - State Department Notes - World Factbook - Historical
News Archives - Weather - Stocks & Currency information on the UK.
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UK:
Government Information Service (CCTA)
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UK information from the Government Information Service - links to: Biotechnology
- Disease - Health - Medicine - National Insurance - Research - Statistics.
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The
Office for National Statistics
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Publications and resources available from the UK Office for National Statistics.
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Socio-Economic
Statistics and Analysis Group
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Information from the UK Office for National Statistics.
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Trends
in Europe and North America: UK
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A page of economic statistics on the UK.
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CWIS
Index
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Information on the home page of Charing Cross - Westminster Medical School,
UK.
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Transatlantic
Business Dialogue (TABD)
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News and documents related to U.S./European trade and investment initiatives.
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Office
for National Statistics - Services
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Access to publications of the ONS.
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Latin America
Argentina
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Map:
Argentina
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Map of Argentina (7/96).
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World
Factbook - Argentina
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The CIA World Factbook monograph on Argentina.
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Country
Commercial Guide 1997 - Argentina
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The Executive Summary Information of the CCG on Argentina.
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WashingtonPost.com:
World Reference -- Argentina
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WP News - AP News - State Department Notes - World Factbook - Weather -
Stocks & Currency information on Argentina.
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Argentina
BEMS Home Page
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Discusses emerging markets in the economy; includes: Health Technology
- Information Technology summaries.
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Chile
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Map:
Chile
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Map of Chile (9/74).
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World
Factbook - Chile
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CIA World Factbook monograph on Chile.
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Country
Commercial Guide 1997 - Chile
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The Executive Summary Information from the CCG on Chile.
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WashingtonPost.com:
World Reference -- Chile
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WP News - AP News - State Department Notes - World Factbook - Historical
News Archives - Weather - Stocks & Currency information on Chile.
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Country
Health Profiles - Chile
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The Chile Health Statistics Report - contains text and statistical information
from the Center for International Health Information.
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Chile
- A Country Study
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Library of Congress Country Study on Chile.
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Costa Rica
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Map:
Costa Rica
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Map of Costa Rica.
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World
Factbook - Costa Rica
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The CIA World Factbook monograph on Costa Rica.
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Country
Commercial Guide 1997 - Costa Rica
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The Executive Summary of the CCG on Costa Rica.
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WashingtonPost.com:
World Reference -- Costa Rica
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WP News - AP News - State Department Notes - World Factbook - Weather information
on Costa Rica.
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Country
Health Profiles - Costa Rica
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The Costa Rica Health Statistics Report with text and statistical tables
from the Center for International Health Information.
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Mexico
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Map:
Mexico
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Map of Mexico (8/88).
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World
Factbook - Mexico
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CIA World Factbook monograph on Mexico.
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Country
Commercial Guide 1997 -- Mexico
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The Executive Summary of the CCG on Mexico.
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WashingtonPost.com:
World Reference -- Mexico
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WP News - AP News - State Department Notes - World Factbook - Weather -
Stocks & Currency information on Mexico.
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Country
Health Profiles - Mexico
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The Mexico Health Statistics Report with text and statistical tables from
the Center for International Health Information. (Available only
in Adobe Acrobat format.)
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National
Institute of Statistics, Geography and Informatics - Mexico
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Health Statistics include: Main Indicators of Medical Services to Beneficiaries
and the General Public - National Health System Beneficiaries - Mortality
by Selected Causes of Death - Infant Mortality by Main Causes of Death.
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U.S.
Commerce Department - Mexico
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Trade and market resources available from the Commercial Service at the
U.S. Embassy in Mexico.
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Ministry
of Finance - Mexico
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Recent documents and reports on the Mexican economy from the Ministry of
Finance and Public Credit.
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Mexico
BEMS Home Page
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Emerging market information on Mexico; summaries of: Health Technology
- Information Technology.
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The
NAFTA Home Page
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News and documents related to the North American Free Trade Agreement.
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Middle East
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Map:
Israel
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Map of Israel (12/88).
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Map:
Iran
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Map of Iran (3/90).
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Map:
Iraq
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Map of Iraq (4/91).
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WashingtonPost.com:
The Middle East
News - State Department Notes - World Factbook - Weather - Stocks &
Currency information for individual countries of the Middle East.
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Trends
in Europe and North America:Israel
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Summary statistics for Israel from the UN Economic Commission for Europe.
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Country
Commercial Guide 1997 -- Israel
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The Executive Summary information from the CCG on Israel.
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Iraq
- A Country Study
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The Library of Congress Country Study on Iraq.
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Iran
- A Country Study
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The Library of Congress Country Study on Iran.
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Israel
- A Country Study
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The Library of Congress Country Study on Israel.
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Country
Health Profiles - Libya
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The Libya Health Statistics Report with text and statistical tables from
the Center for International Health Information.
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Country
Health Profiles - Afghanistan
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The Afghanistan Health Statistics Report with text and statistical tables
from the Center for International Health Information.
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Country
Health Profiles - Iraq
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The Iraq Health Statistics Report with text and statistical tables from
the Center for International Health Information.
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World
Factbook - Israel
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The CIA World Factbook monograph for Israel.
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World
Factbook - Iraq
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The CIA World Factbook monograph for Iraq.
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World
Factbook - Iran
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The CIA World Factbook
monograph on Iran.
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Asia
Malaysia
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Map:
Malaysia
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Map of Malaysia (10/89).
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World
Factbook - Malaysia
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The CIA World Factbook monograph on Malaysia.
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Country
Commercial Guide 1997 - Malaysia
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The Executive Summary Information from the CCG on Malaysia.
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WashingtonPost.com:
World Reference -- Malaysia
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WP News - AP News - State Department Notes - World Factbook - Weather -
Stocks & Currency information on Malaysia.
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Country
Health Profiles - Malaysia
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The Malawi Health Statistics Report with text and stastical tables from
the Center for International Health Information.
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Malaysia
- Market Access and Competition
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A short summary review of the Malaysian economic market.
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Malaysia
- Big Emerging Sectors
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Information on emerging economic sectors in Malaysia; Health Technology
- Information Technology summaries.
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Indonesia
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Map:
Indonesia
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Map of Indonesia (6/87).
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World
Factbook - Indonesia
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The CIA World Factbook monograph on Indonesia.
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Country
Commercial Guide 1997 - Indonesia
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The Executive Summary information of the CCG on Indonesia.
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WashingtonPost.com:
World Reference -- Indonesia
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WP News - AP News - State Department Notes - World Factbook - Weather -
Stocks & Currency information on Indonesia.
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Indonesia
- A Country Study
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The Library of Congress Country Study on Indonesia.
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Country
Health Profiles - Indonesia
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Text and statistical tables summarizing health conditions in Indonesia
- produced by the Center for International Health Information (primarily
1995/1996 data).
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Central
Bureau of Statistics - Indonesia
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Many statistical tables including: Population - Social Welfare/Health.
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Indonesia
- Market Access and Competition
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A short text article.
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Indonesia
- Big Emerging Sectors
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Short profiles of Health Technology and Information Technology as emerging
sectors of Indonesian economy.
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Asia/Pacific
(ITA)
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Information on the Asia/Pacific region from the U.S. Department of Commerce
International Trade Administration - includes: Information on the Economies
of the Asia/Pacific Region - Trade Information Resources (for individual
countries).
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Japan
-
Map:
Japan
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Map of Japan (3/84).
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World
Factbook - Japan
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The CIA World Factbook monograph on Japan.
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Country
Commercial Guide 1997 - Japan
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The Executive Summary Information of the CCG on Japan.
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WashingtonPost.com:
World Reference -- Japan
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WP News - AP News - State Department Notes - World Factbook - Historical
News Archives - Weather - Stocks & Currency information on Japan.
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Japan
- A Country Study
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The Library of Congress Country Study on Japan.
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Statistics
Bureau - Japan
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Recent consumer, population, and income statistical tables.
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Office
of Japan Market Access and Compliance
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The U.S. Department of Commerce Office of Japan Market Access and Compliance.
Market and trade and regulatory information available in many categories,
including medical devices and pharmaceuticals.
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Economic
Planning Agency of Japan
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Many economic reports and documents on Japanese economy, trade and investment.
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