A thorough look at the Maldives from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990s.

A thorough look at Mauritius from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.

A very comprehensive website by the Library of Congress on the country of Nicaragua. Site provides information on major topics about the country such as: geography, history, economy, society, transportation, environment, government and politics, foreign relations, and more. Information current to 1993.

Excellent, full coverage of North Korea from Library of Congress. Includes profile, history, society, government, economy, foreign policy, and more.

This site discusses two international issues President Bush encountered during his time in office. They were the "War on drugs," and what to do with countries and/or leaders that played a role and the hotly-debated North American Free Trade Agreement.

A thorough look at Portugal from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.

A thorough look at Qatar from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.

A very comprehensive look at the Soviet Union during the Brezhnev Era. Examines his rise to power, foreign policy, economic policy, culture under Brezhnev, and the leaders death. Contains a great deal of depth.

A thorough look at Saudi Arabia from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.

A thorough look at Tajikistan from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990s.

This web-article discusses how the 1960s and 1970s were a time of cultural upheaval in the US. As many young people came to reject the lifestyle and traditions of their parents and embrace a more radical way of living and thinking.

So much information you want to know about Turkmenistan is offered in this Country Studies website. Find out about the history, economy, geography, government, and culture.

This comprehensive discussion of the society and culture of Turkmenistan gives you information about Turkmen language, literature, religion, among other topics.

The 1980s were a time of tremendous change in the US. Computer technology, an increase in service-sector jobs, changing population patterns, homosexuality, AIDS, and changing immigration patterns were just some of the changes Americans would have to face in the 1980s. Read about those changes in this report.

Research the country of Uruguay at this thorough site containing information on the history, geography, society, economy, and government of the country.

This article from the Library of Congress addresses the sad state of the environment in Uzbekistan caused by chemical, water, and air pollution. Particular emphasis is focused on the Aral Sea.

Read about the geography of Uzbekistan from the Library of Congress collection. The topography is varied and often severe.

Library of Congress website that covers every aspect of a country. Information on Venezuela's geography, society, economy, transportation, telecommunications, government, politics, and national security is provided.