Order Code 96-816 C
Report for Congress
Received through the CRS Web
Countries of the World and International
Organizations: Sources of Information
Updated January 2, 2003
Barbara A. Salazar
Information Research Specialist
Information Research Division
Congressional Research Service ˜ The Library of Congress

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Countries of the World and
International Organizations:
Sources of Information
Summary
This report provides a selection of materials for locating information on foreign
countries and international organizations. In the general information section, it
presents sources giving an overview of politics, economics, and recent history. A
specialized information section cites sources on human rights, immigration,
international organizations, military strengths, terrorism, and other topics. Included
are titles of some of the most frequently consulted bibliographic sources that are
available for use in many libraries. Electronic information on foreign countries is
also provided, via the Internet, by agencies of the federal government, international
organizations, and related sources. Included is a list of foreign chanceries located in
Washington, D.C. This report will be updated periodically through the year as new
materials become available.

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Contents
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Specialized Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Human Rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Immigration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
International Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
International Trade and Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Military Strengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
People (Heads of State, Diplomats, Etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Terrorism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Travel and Travel Advisories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Treaties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Working and Studying Abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Internet Sources for Countries of the World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Search Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Federal and Related Agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Foreign Embassies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
International and Regional Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Regional Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Selected Topics of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Foreign Chanceries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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Countries of the World and
International Organizations:
Sources of Information
General Information
This report provides a selection of materials for locating information on foreign
countries and international organizations. This first section presents sources giving
an overview of politics, economics, and recent history; the next section covers
specialized topics. Included are titles of some of the most frequently consulted
bibliographic sources that are available for use in many libraries. The third section
provides Internet addresses for travel and international information. Finally, included
is a list of foreign chanceries located in Washington, D.C. Those who may wish to
write to the U.S. government agencies included here can consult local libraries for
addresses.
Background Notes (Washington, GPO) are published by the U.S. Department of State
for each country of the world and revised intermittently. Profile information is given
on the people, geography, economy, government, and U.S. relations with the country.
Also included is tourist information and a basic reading list.
Europa Yearbook (London, Europa Publications), an annual publication, is valued
for its economic statistics and trade figures, as well as for its brief historical and
economic background. It contains listings of cabinet members and media in each
country, and a section on international organizations including the United Nations.
Statesman’s Year-Book (New York, St. Martin’s Press) contains similar information
in a more abbreviated form.
General encyclopedias, such as Encyclopedia Americana (New York, Grolier), World
Book Encyclopedia (Chicago, Field Enterprises), American Academic Encyclopedia
(Danbury, CT, Grolier) and New Encyclopedia Britannica (Chicago, Encyclopedia
Britannica, Inc.), provide detailed narratives on the history, geography, culture,
economics, etc., of various nations. Pictures, maps, and charts are featured.
Political Handbook of the World (Binghamton, NY, CSA Publications) is an annual
publication that contains narrative information on the government, politics, political
parties, legislature, and news media of each country in the world.
Statistical Abstract of the United States (Washington, GPO), an annual publication
by the Bureau of the Census at the Department of Commerce, includes comparative
international statistics on population, households, health, education, economic
measures, and a guide to foreign statistical abstracts.

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World Almanac and Book of Facts (New York, Funk & Wagnalls) and Time Almanac
(New York, Little, Brown) are two annual publications with sections on countries of
the world. They include statistics on population, geography, names of government
officials, and brief historical background.
World Factbook (Washington, GPO) is a popular annual publication of the Central
Intelligence Agency (CIA), which contains statistics and facts on the land, language,
people, economy, defense, religion, literacy, etc., of each country of the world.
Specialized Information
Listed below are selected sources on the following topics: human rights,
immigration, international organizations, international trade and business, maps,
military strengths, people, terrorism, travel, and working/studying abroad.
Human Rights
Amnesty International Report (New York, Amnesty International USA) documents
Amnesty International’s work annually throughout the world. Entries contain
accounts of imprisonment, torture, and killing by repressive governments.
Country Reports on Human Rights Practices (Washington, GPO) is an annual
publication by the U.S. Department of State. Contains information on respect for and
violation of civil liberties and political rights in each country.
Immigration
Statistical Yearbook (Washington, GPO) is an annual publication by the U.S.
Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) of the Department of Justice. Provides
a wide array of statistical information including legal and illegal immigration to the
United States by country and region, naturalization, and border enforcement.
World Refugee Survey (Washington, GPO), prepared annually by the U.S. Committee
for Refugees, documents and reports the conditions of displaced persons worldwide
and provides statistics for a given year.
International Organizations
Encyclopedia of Associations, International Organizations (New York, Gale
Research) is published annually and gives brief descriptions of over 23,000
international nonprofit membership organizations, including multinational groups
located outside the United States.
Yearbook of International Organizations (Munich, Germany, K.G. Saur), edited
annually by the Union of International Organizations, is divided into three densely
packed volumes by organization description, country, and subject index. Each entry
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International Trade and Business
Country Reports on Economic Policy and Trade Practices (Washington, GPO) is an
annual publication by the State Department that contains information on individual
countries key economic indicators, debt management policies, exchange rates,
structural policies, worker rights, and trade policies.
Exporters’ Encyclopedia (New York, Dun & Bradstreet) is an annual publication
that profiles U.S. commercial requirements for main export areas of the world.
Traditionally focused on U.S. exports to Europe and Japan, it now includes profiles
on emerging Asian and Latin American markets.
Handbook of International Economic Statistics (Washington, GPO) is compiled by
the CIA’s Directorate of Intelligence and published intermittently. The Handbook
provides basic statistics in comparing worldwide economic performance and is
divided by chapters into overall economic profiles by regions of the world. It is also
divided by subjects, such as energy, agriculture, foreign trade, and foreign aid.
International Financial Statistics (Washington, IMF) is a monthly publication by the
International Monetary Fund (IMF) that provides information on exchange rates,
money and banking, interest rates, prices, international transactions, government
accounts, and national accounts for IMF member countries.
Principal International Businesses (New York, Dun & Bradstreet) is published
annually and provides business addresses worldwide by geographical areas and by
standard industrial classification (SIC) codes.
Maps
Map Catalog (New York, Tilden Press) is an annual publication that lists government
and commercial sources by subject and by state for specialized maps of countries
such as topographical, political, and aerial/satellite reproductions.
Military Strengths
Military Balance (London, Brassey’s) is updated each year to provide timely and
quantitative assessment of military forces and defense expenditures of over 140
countries. Data, compiled by the International Institute of Strategic Studies (IISS),
include statistics on manpower, equipment, and weapons systems.
World Military Expenditures and Arms Transfers (Washington, GPO) is prepared by
the U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency. It is published biennially and
provides statistical tables of military and economic variables including arms transfer
deliveries by major supplier and recipient country.
World Military and Social Expenditures (Washington, World Priorities), by Ruth
Leger Sivard and contributing writers, is a biennial reporting of world resources for
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conflicts and the ranking of countries by military and social indicators along with
detailed maps.
People (Heads of State, Diplomats, Etc.)
Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments (Washington, GPO)
is issued monthly by the Central Intelligence Agency. It provides a listing of names
without biographical material.
Congressional Directory (Washington, GPO) is published biennially. It contains a
section listing foreign diplomatic representatives and consular offices in the United
States; it also lists ambassadors and U.S. diplomatic and consular offices abroad.
Current Biography (New York, H.W. Wilson) has been published monthly except
December since 1940 and compiled annually as Current Biography Yearbook. It
provides background information on people prominent in the national news and
international affairs. Selected biographical references are listed at the end of each
entry.
Diplomatic List (Washington, GPO) is issued quarterly by the Department of State.
It contains the names of foreign diplomats assigned to Washington, D.C.
International Who’s Who (London, Europa) is published annually, a ready reference
source that provides biographical information on the world’s most influential people.
International Year Book and Statesman’s Who’s Who (West Sussex, England, Reed
Information Services) is an annual compilation that provides biographies of leading
politicians, diplomats, and businessmen worldwide. Divided into three sections, it
also contains background on international organizations and a brief overview of the
nations of the world.
Key Officers of Foreign Service Posts (Washington, GPO), revised and issued
quarterly by the Department of State, provides names of key U.S. personnel at
embassies abroad as well as addresses and telephone numbers for all U.S. embassies.
Terrorism
Patterns of Global Terrorism (Washington, GPO), an annual publication of the
Department of State, reviews terrorist activities from the past year. It includes a
chronology of terrorist incidents and descriptions of selected terrorist organizations.
Travel and Travel Advisories
Culturgrams: The Nations Around Us (Provo, UT, Brigham Young Univ.), published
annually and developed by the David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies,
summarizes the unique customs, traditions, and lifestyles within a country and
includes greetings and gestures, languages spoken, and national holidays.

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The Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs issues current
information on areas of the world that may be hazardous for American citizens
traveling abroad through its Travel Warnings and Consular Information Sheets, and
its Office of American Citizens Services, (202) 647-5225; or automated fax service,
(202) 647-3000.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), based in Atlanta,
Georgia, has an international travelers’ hotline for the latest information on
immunization requirements, recommendations, and health conditions for countries
around the world. To receive information contact the CDC at 877-FYI-TRIP toll
free; or by fax, 888-232-3299 toll free.
Current travel guides for regions and countries of the world can provide up-to-
date information on entry requirements and documents, monetary exchanges,
historical background, as well as information on restaurants and hotels. A reliable
travel agent can be a valuable source of service and information for planning a trip
abroad, and most countries maintain official tourist information bureaus in major
cities such as New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. These offices
are often excellent sources of free printed matter—brochures, maps, posters, etc. A
directory of tourism offices worldwide is also available on the Internet (see “Selected
Topics of Interest” below). Many countries also have similar information available
on the Internet. Refer to the section on “Internet Sources for Countries of the World”
(below) for details.
Treaties
Treaties in Force (Washington, GPO), compiled annually by the Department of
State, provides information on treaties and other international agreements entered
into by the United States and recorded by the Department of State as being in force
as of January 1 of each year.
Working and Studying Abroad
Academic Year Abroad and Vacation Study Abroad (New York, Institute of
International Education) are annual publications of the Institute of International
Education (IIE), the largest U.S. higher education exchange agency. Both provide
details on international education and work opportunities by regions of the world.
Recent statistics on study and work abroad are listed in the appendixes.
How To Find an Overseas Job With the U.S. Government: A Complete and
Comprehensive Guide (Oakton, VA, Cantrell Corporation). Published intermittently,
it provides a comprehensive agency-by-agency guide to international federal
government positions abroad, including position descriptions and qualifications.
Vacation Work’s Work Your Way Around the World and Teaching English Abroad
(Distributed in the U.S. by Peterson’s Guides, Inc.). Published irregularly, these
sources offer information by field of work (agriculture, business and industry,
teaching English, etc,) and by country as well as information on certification, taxes,
training, and visa regulations.

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World of Learning (London, Europa), is an annual publication that lists the addresses
and telephone numbers of colleges, universities, research institutions, and libraries,
alphabetically by country and briefly describes selected educational organizations.
Internet Sources for Countries of the World
Information on foreign countries is available electronically on the Internet.
These sources can be accessed using various tools. The most popular of these search
tools is the World Wide Web (WWW), which uses hypertext links that allow a user
to jump from one document to another with the appropriate software (Netscape,
Netcruiser, etc.). To browse on a specific topic or country, a search engine is used.
Search Engines
Internet search engines (Altavista, Google, Yahoo!, etc.) scan the Web on a
given topic, then index and create sets for each entry. Below are some examples of
search engines for general country and regional information.
Altavista World at [http://world.altavista.com]. Translations of any text in English
to one of 19 other languages listed and vice versa, using Babelfish.
Excite Travel Directory at [http://travel.excite.com].
Google–International News and Newspapers at [http://www.google.com/news]
and a listing of countries at [http://directory.google.com/Top/Regional/Countries].
InfoPlease Countries of the World at [http://www.infoplease.com/countries.html].
Kasbah at [http://www.kasbah.com] for travel and global news.
Lycos - Travel Guide at [http://www.lycos.com/travel].
Yahoo! - Regional at [http://dir.yahoo.com/regional_information/countries].
Yahoo! - Government: Countries at [http://dir.yahoo.com/government/countries].
A listing and brief description of selected Internet sites for country information
using the World Wide Web (WWW) is itemized below.
Federal and Related Agencies
Bureau of the Census International Statistical Agencies at
[http://www.census.gov/main/www/stat_int.html]. This Web site is a source of
demographic, economic, and social statistics for several nations. Also available is
the International Data Base (IDB), a databank containing demographic and socio-
economic statistics (population, migration, ethnicity, etc.) for 227 countries and areas
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from 1950 to 2050 by clicking on “Countries Ranked by Total Population” at
[http://www.census.gov/ipc/www/idbnew.html].
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at [http://www.cdc.gov]. This
Web site provides the latest information related to travelers’ health and high-risk
areas worldwide at [http://www.cdc.gov/travel].
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) at [http://www.cia.gov]. The Central
Intelligence Agency Web site provides information by selected topics—What’s New,
employment opportunities, related Web links, and current editions of the World
Factbook, Factbook on Intelligence, Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign
Governments, a listing of CIA Directors and Deputy director, maps, and other
publications at [http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/pubs.html].
Department of Commerce at [http://www.doc.gov]. This Web site provides
commercial and non-commercial Web links on U.S. trade with other nations and
information for American companies doing business overseas. It provides a listing
of the Commerce Department agencies on the Web, such as the International Trade
Administration, Bureau of Export Administration, and others.
Department of State at [http://www.state.gov]. This Web site provides current
information on U.S. foreign policy, current hot topics of interest, travel and business
information. It also provides Internet links to related agencies and international
sources. Current editions of Background Notes, Consular Information Sheets,
Country Commercial Guides, Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, Patterns
of Global Terrorism, and Travel Advisories/ Travel Warnings are available full text
at [http://www.state.gov/travel]. Information on various countries and regions of the
world can be accessed directly at [http://www.state.gov/countries]. Foreign travel
information is available through the Bureau of Consular Affairs at
[http://travel.state.gov]. Information on foreign exchange and training programs,
international broadcasting (including foreign commentary on the United States, Voice
of America (VOA), Radio Liberty/Radio Free Europe), international youth
exchanges, and the Fulbright Program can be found at the Bureau of Educational
and Cultural Affairs at [http://exchanges.state.gov]. Links to U.S. embassies and
other diplomatic missions abroad is available at [http://usembassy.state.gov].
International Trade Administration (ITA) at [http://www.ita.doc.gov]. The
International Trade Administration of the Department of Commerce provides
background information on the ITA site, and provides sections on How to Export,
Export Markets, Trade Statistics, etc. Click on “Trade Statistics” for additional
information on U.S. foreign trade highlights and global data links. The ITA also
maintains a toll-free number for its Trade Information Center at 1-800-USA-TRADE.
Peace Corps at [http://www.peacecorps.gov]. This Web site provides background
information on its volunteer programs, countries where volunteers serve, press
releases, and links to other government agencies.
United States Agency for International Development (USAID) at
[http://www.info.usaid.gov]. This Web site of the USAID offers links to related
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Includes background on USAID, press releases, and programs promoting economic
growth, environmental protection, and basic health worldwide.
Voice of America (VOA) at [http://www.voa.gov/index.cfm]. Official Web site of
the VOA provides information on its history and current news releases. It lists more
than 50 languages the VOA broadcasts and links to Web sites in those languages at
[http://www.voa.gov/index.cfm?sectionTitle=Fast%20Facts]. It also includes a
“Pronunciation Guide” for the names of some world leaders and regions of the world
at [http://ibb7.ibb.gov/pronunciations/#].
Foreign Embassies
The Electronic Embassy at [http://www.embassy.org]. This Web site links the staff
and resources of selected embassies in Washington, D.C., to their constituencies in
business, education, and politics. It also provides links to other Web sites for the
foreign affairs community.
International and Regional Organizations
African Union (AU), formerly the Organization of African Unity (OAU), at
[http://www.africa-union.org/en/home.asp]. This is the official Web site for the
African Union (AU). In July 2002, the OAU, founded in 1963, was superseded by
the AU. This site provides information on its members, the OAU Charter, its current
activities, human rights, economy, peacekeeping, and conflict resolution.
Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) at [http://www.apecsec.org.sg].
Official Web site of the APEC secretariat. Contains current news and press releases,
APEC publications, and background for its member economies, and provides contact
persons, as well as links to related Web sites.
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at [http://www.asean.or.id].
This Web site contains background information on ASEAN and its members:
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand (the original five members),
Brunei, Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar in the areas of politics, economics, business,
trade statistics, and culture. It also provides links to each country’s home page, the
latest ASEAN Summit and past Summits, press releases, and related Web sites.
European Union (EU) at [http://www.chemie.fu-berlin.de/adressen/eu.html]. The
European Union (EU), formerly known as the European Community (EC) and the
European Economic Community (EEC), was founded in 1993. There are currently
15 member nations. Included are detailed maps of each nation, a map of Europe,
historical information on the EU and its related agencies, and links to other European
sites and the EU Home Page at [http://europa.eu.int/index_en.htm].
G-7/G-8 Summits at [http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/foreignp/g7/menu-e.asp]. This
Web site is maintained by the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and
International Trade. It provides background information on G-7/G-8 Summits
including the June 26-27, 2002, Summit in Kananaskis, Canada, and links to
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Eight,” Cologne, and Okinawa), and documents including lists of delegations,
communiques, and other releases at [http://www.g8.gc.ca/common/links-en.asp].
International Monetary Fund (IMF) at [http://www.imf.org]. IMF’s Web site
provides links to IMF Country Reports on economic trends in IMF member
countries, IMF Working Papers, press releases, annual meetings, and general
background information on the IMF. It also provides links to other international
organizations, such as the United Nations and the World Bank. This Web site can
also be translated online into French, German, and Spanish.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) at [http://www.nato.int/home.htm].
This Web site provides background information on NATO including its members,
related agencies, and documents. Current issues of NATO Review are available
electronically, as well as the latest press releases and links to related Web sites.
Organization of American States (OAS) at [http://www.oas.org]. The OAS is the
world’s oldest regional organization (conceived in 1826 and OAS Charter created in
1890). This Web site provides information on the political, social, and economic
issues in the region (today comprising Canada, the United States, Latin America, and
the Caribbean). Information on the member states, text of speeches, and reports from
the General Assembly are included (in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish).
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) at
[http://www.oecdwash.org]. The OECD is an international organization composed
of industrialized market-economy nations since 1960. This Web site is the Home
Page of the OECD’s Washington Center. It provides information on its members,
OECD publications, and frequently requested statistics. It also offers links to related
agencies and to OECD’s Paris Headquarters Home Page (in English and French), and
other OECD centers such as OECD’s Berlin/Bonn Center (in German); OECD’s
Mexico Center (in Spanish); and OECD’s Tokyo Center (in Japanese) at
[http://www.oecd.org/centres].
Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) at [http://www.opic.gov].
Official Web site of OPIC, an independent government agency that assists and
advises 140 economies around the world. Included is information on the
organization, employment, publications and press releases, and Web links.
Summit of the Americas at [http://www.summit-americas.org]. The official
“Summit of the Americas Information Network” with information and Web links to
all summits including the latest summit held in Quebec City, Canada, April 20-22,
2001; Santiago, Chile in 1998; and Miami, Florida, in 1984; at
[http://www.summit-americas.org/eng-2002/previous-summits.htm]. Included are
texts of each of the summit declarations and information on the summit process.
United Nations (U.N.) at [http://www.un.org]. The official Internet site for the U.N.
in either graphic or text versions. An overview of the U.N. system including the
U.N. Charter and member states is provided, along with information on U.N.
conferences, and U.N. publications. This Web site also provides numerous links to
U.N. organizations at [http://www.unsystem.org]; printable world maps at
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l a t e s t s t a t i s t i c a l d a t a ( 2 0 0 2 ) o n m e m b e r s t a t e s a t
[http://www.un.org/Pubs/CyberSchoolBus/infonation/e_infonation.htm].
World Bank at [http://www.worldbank.org]. This Web site provides a detailed
collection of worldwide economic data, socioeconomic indicators, and links to other
international organizations. Includes information on country projects, the
International Development Association (IDA), and business opportunities.
World Trade Organization (WTO) at [http://www.wto.org]. This official Web site
of the WTO provides information on the organization, WTO publications, news
releases, Internet links to U.N. and other related sites, and FAQs (Frequently Asked
Questions) in English, French, and Spanish.
Regional Areas
Africa
Country Specific Page for Africa at
[http://www.sas.upenn.edu/African_Studies/Home_Page/Country.html]. Maintained
by the African Studies Program at the University of Pennsylvania, this Web site lists
each African nation alphabetically and provides a country map, African embassies
in the United States, Web links, and background from the CIA’s World Factbook.
Asia and the Pacific
Asia Source at [http://www.asiasource.org]. A source of current news on the region
and sources of scholarly material on many aspects of Asia from the Asia Society.
Included are maps, bibliographies, statistics, and country comparisons using data
such as population, GDP, geography, military expediture, economy, etc. at
[http://www.asiasource.org/profiles/ap_mp_04.cfm].
Pacific Islands Internet Resources at
[http://www2.hawaii.edu/~ogden/piir/index.html]. This Web site offers numerous
Web links and information on the nations of the Pacific such as Hawaii, Kiribati, the
Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Palau, Tonga, and others.
Australia and New Zealand
Australian Bureau of Statistics at [http://www.abs.gov.au]. This Web site provides
links to statistical information on its states and territories as well as key national
indicators (social and economic), census, media releases, and international statistics.
New Zealand at [http://www.govt.nz/en/search/topics-top]. Official New Zealand
country site provides a variety of information on its land, people, economy,
international comparisons, and links to statistics in the Commonwealth and abroad
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Canada
Statistics Canada at [http://www.statcan.ca]. This Web site provides statistical data
on health, education, foreign trade, the labor market in Canada, census data, and
selected international comparisons (in English and French).
Europe
Europa at [http://europa.eu.int]. Europa is a WWW server offering information on
the EU’s policies and current agenda. Provides Web links to European governments
(in English and various other languages). Statistical information is provided by
Eurostat at [http://europa.eu.int/en/comm/eurostat] in English, French, and German.
Latin America (Central and South America)
Latinworld at [http://latinworld.com]. Self-proclaimed “premier search engine for
Iberoamerica and the Caribbean.” This Web site is searchable in English, Spanish,
and Portuguese. Click on “Countries” for information on Spain and countries in
North, Central, and South America, and is maintained by Netpoint Communications
as a forum for Latin Americans and people interested in Latin America.
WWW Virtual Library: Latin American Studies at
[http://lanic.utexas.edu/las.html]. Maintained by the University of Texas at Austin,
this Web site is a comprehensive source of information on Latin America and the
Caribbean. It allows searches by key word, country, or selected topics (military,
population, etc.), and provides links to related Web sources (in English and Spanish).
Middle and Near East
Center for Middle Eastern Studies at [http://www.ias.berkeley.edu/cmes].
Maintained by the University of California at Berkeley, this site contains links to
many Middle East country servers, Islamic studies, Judaism and Jewish studies, and
Middle East centers in the United States.
Middle East Studies at [http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/mideast/cuvlm].
Maintained by Columbia University, this Web site provides information to resources
on the Middle East and Jewish Studies by region and by country. It also provides
Web links to Middle East news sources and bibliographies.
Russia and Eastern Europe
Russian and Eastern European Studies at
[http://www.ucis.pitt.edu/reesweb/index.shtml]. Maintained by the University of
Pittsburgh, the Russian and East European Studies Internet Resources on the Web
(REESWeb) provides information by browsing (by subject, geographical region,
culture, time period, etc.) or by a key word. REESWeb offers Web links to electronic
resources on the Baltic states, Central Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, the CIS, the
Russian Federation, and the former Soviet Union.

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Selected Topics of Interest
Armed Forces of the World at [http://wps.cfc.dnd.ca/links/milorg/index.html].
This Web site is maintained by the Canadian Forces College as part of its “War,
Peace, and Security World Wide Web Server.” Click on the map or scroll down a
list of countries to access data on armed forces by individual country.
Cities of the World at [http://www.cities.com]. This Web site has a database of
3,795 cities guides in 150 countries accessed by either clicking on the world map or
by searching city or country name.
Conflicts at [http://www.flashpoints.info/FlashPoints_home.html]. This Web site,
Flash Points, is maintained by Earthlink and provides links to contemporary conflicts
worldwide by country as well as other related Web links.
Constitutions of the World at [http://www.oefre.unibe.ch/law/icl/index.html].
From the International Constitutional Law Project, this Web site offers links to
sources for the text of constitutions of selected countries.
Country Studies at [http://lcweb2:8081/frd/cs/cshome.html]. Produced by the
Federal Research Division at the Library of Congress, this Web site contains
electronic versions of the Country Studies book series. The majority of the text of
the published books are included, but without tables, graphs, and other appendixes.
Currently, 101 countries are available online.
Crime and Justice Information at [http://www.uncjin.org]. United Nations Crime
and Justice Information Network (UNCJIN) in Vienna, Austria, provides statistical
information on crime prevention and criminal justice issues for numerous countries.
This Web site includes links to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the
Office of International Criminal Justice.
Currency Converter at [http://www.oanda.com/converter/classic]. Maintained by
OANDA, the Internet arm of Olsen & Associates of Switzerland, this Web site
allows currency conversion for 164 currencies, both current and historical.
Distance (How Far Is It?) at [http://www.indo.com/distance]. This Web site is a
service of Bali Online and uses data from the U.S. Bureau of the Census and a
supplementary list of cities around the world to calculate the distance (in miles and
kilometers) between any two places worldwide, and also give their respective latitude
and longitude as well as a map showing the two places.
Elections and Electoral Systems at [http://www.psr.keele.ac.uk/election.htm]. This
Web site is a valuable source of information based in the United Kingdom on recent
or upcoming elections for a selected list of countries including the United States. It
also provides links to government home pages, local elections, and electronic media.
Expatriates at [http://www.escapeartist.com]. The EscapeArtist Web site provides
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adventurers, and tax exiles.” It lists Web links to living overseas, country destination
profiles, investing, expatriate magazines, and resources for global relocation.
Foreign Governments at
[http://www.library.nwu.edu/govpub/resource/internat/foreign.html]. Maintained by
Northwestern University, this Web site provides official government links worldwide
and Internet links to selected international organizations. See also National
Parliaments.
Foreign Languages at [http://www.travlang.com/languages]. Foreign Languages for
Travelers allows users to search for a particular word or phrase in 80 languages
available at this Web site.
Holidays and Festivals Worldwide at [http://www.HolidayFestival.com]. The
Worldwide Holiday and Festival Site provides concise information on public
holidays, religious holidays, and movable feast days by clicking on “Countries.”
Each entry covers the time period from 1997 to 2004. It also has links to world
religions and information by month and on various feast days.
Human Rights at [http://www.amnesty.org]. Amnesty International on the Internet
provides links to all Amnesty Web pages by country, including Amnesty
International USA, and provides Web links to other human rights organizations at
[http://web.amnesty.org/web/links.nsf].
International Affairs Resources at [http://www.etown.edu/vl]. Maintained by the
Political Science Department of Elizabethtown College, this Web site provides over
2,400 annotated links related to international affairs in broad categories: media
sources, organizations, regions and countries, and by topic.
International Business Resources at [http://globaledge.msu.edu/ibrd/ibrd.asp].
Now known as Global Edge, this site offers an exhaustive listing of companies,
directories, and yellow pages on the Web with links to regional or country specific
information by clicking “Multi-Country” under heading for “Research” or go directly
to [http://globaledge.msu.edu/ibrd/busresmain.asp?ResourceCategoryID=4]. This
Web site is maintained by Michigan State University.
International Business and Economic Sources at
[http://libweb.uncc.edu/ref-bus/vibehome.htm]. The Virtual International Business
and Economic Sources (VIBES) on the Internet is accessed and maintained by the
J. Murrey Atkins Library at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Entries in
VIBES include over 1,600 comprehensive Web links to business and economic
information by country, region, and various subject areas, including industry sector
(commodities), foreign exchange rates, banking, exporting/importing, trade issues,
trade law, and intellectual property.
International Security at [http://www.isn.ethz.ch]. The International Relations and
Security Network (ISN) on the Internet is maintained by the Center for Security
Studies and Conflict Research in Zurich, Switzerland. It is a comprehensive network
for information on global security and defense issues, and allows searching by
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Maps [http://www.lib.utexas.edu/Libs/PCL/Map_collection/Map_collection.html].
Maintained by the Perry-Castañeda Library at the University of Texas at Austin, this
Web site provides electronic copies of maps by current interest, region (Africa, Asia,
Europe, the Americas, polar regions and oceans, etc.) and selected world cities. Also
provides links for maps by country, city, and state and maps of special interest for hot
spots. See also the entry for the U.N. for a link to 100 printable maps online.
National Parliaments at [http://wc.wustl.edu/parliaments.html]. Maintained by the
Weidenbaum Center on the Economy, Government, and Public Policy at Washington
University in St. Louis, this site provides links to selected national parliaments. It
is arranged alphabetically from the Albanian Parliament to Zimbabwe’s Parliament.
Political Leaders/Chiefs of State/World Rulers at
[http://www.govspot.com/categories/worldleaders.htm]. This Web site lists current
political leaders worldwide by clicking on “Chiefs of State, “ which links directly to
the CIA’s online directory of Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign
Governments, updated weekly. This Web site also lists present and past world rulers
by individual country. See also World’s Statesmen (below).
Political Resources on the Net at [http://www.politicalresources.net]. This Web site
lists political sites on the Internet by country, and has links to parties, organizations,
and national governments worldwide as well as international organizations such as
the European Union and United Nations. A unique feature called “Political Site of
the Week” focuses on the political activity of one nation for a given week.
Refugees at [http://www.unhcr.ch]. The official Web site of the U.N. High
Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) offers background on the UNHCR, map-
based and text-based access to country-specific information about refugees, Refugees
magazine, and related Web links.
Social Security in Other Countries at [http://www.ssa.gov/international].
Maintained by the Office of International Programs of the U.S. Social Security
Administration (SSA), this Web site provides details on 20 social security programs
outside the United States and links to selected countries and their agencies.
Statistical Resources on the Web [http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/stats.html].
Maintained by the University of Michigan’s Document Center, this Web site has
numerous statistics on foreign economics, foreign trade, and foreign government data
sources. It also provides links to U.S. government agencies, foreign governments,
news sources, and related sites (in English and other languages).
Terrorism at [http://www.terrorism.com]. The Terrorism Research Center is a non-
commercial site dedicated to the study of counter-terrorism abroad and in the United
States. It features the current Department of State’s Patterns of Global Terrorism,
terrorist profiles, and governmental, academic, and institutional Web links.
Tourism Offices at [http://www.towd.com]. The Tourism Offices Worldwide
Directory indexes only official government tourism offices, convention and visitors
bureaus, and similar agencies since 1994. It provides addresses, telephone and fax
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Travel Directory at [http://www.travel.org]. Voted among the top 5% of all Web
sites, Travel.Org, the Directory for Travel, has extensive Web links by geographic
regions, lodgings, travel agents, airlines, etc. Also provides links to travel essays.
Travelocity at [http://www.travelocity.com]. Powered by SABRE, this site offers
links to maps, featured destinations, travel discounts, airline reservations, travel
merchandise, business and student travel options, and other related Web links.
Treaties and International Agreements
The Multilaterals Project at [http://fletcher.tufts.edu/multilaterals.html] is maintained
by the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. This Web site
offers selected international laws and treaties by subject and a chronological listing.
It also offers links to historical foreign documents, selected treaties, and the U.N.
Treaty Database with selected U.N. documents.
Treaties from the Avalon Project at Yale Law School are available at
[http://www.yale.edu:80/lawweb/avalon/avalon.htm]. Maintained by Yale Law
School, this Web site contains documents relevant in the areas of diplomacy,
economics, history, government, law, and politics. Provides links supporting
documents to the texts, includes a help desk and Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQs). It also allows searching by multiple terms and has a list of commonly
named documents like the Camp David Accords, Guadalupe Hidalgo, and others.

Work and Study Abroad at [http://www.ciee.org]. Maintained by the Council on
International Educational Exchange (CIEE), this Web site provides materials on work
and study abroad opportunities for American students and recent graduates on
summer jobs, internships, and overseas career opportunities with a link to
GoAbroad.com at [http://www.goabroad.com], a self-proclaimed “comprehensive
online source for study abroad, language schools, overseas internships, international
volunteer positions, teaching, Eco-travel, and more.”
Work Abroad and International Jobs at [http://www.overseasjobs.com]. Overseas
Job Express provides links to numerous Internet resources such as international job
mailing lists, summer job opportunities, resort jobs, internships, résumés, and other
international career resources on the Web.

Work Opportunities/Resources for International Jobs at
[http://www.rileyguide.com/internat.html]. The Riley Guide to Job Resources
includes a section on resources for international job opportunities for selected
countries including numerous Internet links.
World Information at [http://www.worldinformation.com]. A directory of
business, political, and economic information on 228 countries and territories.
World’s Statesmen at [http://www.worldstatesmen.org]. Self-proclaimed
“encyclopedia of nations, colonies, international and religious organizations, and
other polities mostly since the year 1700.” Included are fun facts, maps, anthems,
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Foreign Chanceries
Washington, D.C.
(Area Code 202)
Afghanistan, Republic of, 2341 Wyoming Ave., N.W., 20008 234-3770
Albania, Republic of, 2100 S St., N.W., 20008 223-4942
Algeria, 2118 Kalorama Rd., N.W., 20008 265-2800
Iraqi Interest Section, 1801 P St., N.W., 20036 483-7500
Andorra, Two United Nations Plaza, 25th Floor, NY, NY 10017 (212) 750-8064
Angola, Republic of, 1615 M St., N.W., Suite 900, 20036 785-1156
Antigua and Barbuda, 3216 New Mexico Ave., N.W., 20016 362-5122
Argentine Republic, 1600 New Hampshire Ave., N.W., 20009 238-6400
Armenia, Republic of, 2225 R St., N.W., 20008 319-1976
Australia, 1601 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., 20036 797-3000
Austria, 3524 International Court, N.W., 20008 895-6700
Azerbaijan, Republic of, 927 15th St., N.W., Suite 700, 20035 842-0001
Bahamas, Commonwealth of the, 2220 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., 20008 319-2660
Bahrain, State of, 3502 International Dr., N.W., 20008 342-0741
Bangladesh, People’s Republic of, 3510 International Drive, N.W., 20007 244-2745
Barbados, 2144 Wyoming Ave., N.W., 20008 939-9200
Belarus, Republic of, Suite 1619 New Hampshire Ave., N.W., 20009 986-1606
Belgium, 3330 Garfield St., N.W., 20008 333-6900
Belize, 2535 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., 20008 332-9636
Benin, Republic of, 2124 Kalorama Road, N.W., 20008 232-6656
Bhutan, 2 United Nations Plaza, 27th Floor, NY, NY 10017 (212) 826-1919
Bolivia, 3014 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., 20008 483-4410
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Republic of, 2109 E St., N.W., 20037 337-1500
Botswana, Republic of, 1531 New Hampshire Ave., N.W., 20036 244-4990
Brazil, 3006 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., 20008 238-2700
Brunei, 3520 International Court, N.W., 20008 237-1838
Bulgaria, Republic of, 1621 22nd St., N.W., 20008 387-0174
Burkina Faso, 2340 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., 20008 332-5577
Burma (see Myanmar)
Burundi, Republic of, 2233 Wisconsin Ave., N.W., Suite 212, 20007 342-2574
Cambodia, 4530 16th St., N.W., 20011 726-7742
Cameroon, Republic of, 2349 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., 20008 265-8790
Canada, 501 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., 20001 682-1740
Cape Verde, Republic of, 3415 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., 20007 965-6820
Central African Republic, 1618 22nd St., N.W., 20008 483-7800
Chad, Republic of, 2002 R St., N.W., 20009 462-4009
Chile, 1732 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., 20036 785-1746
China, People’s Republic of, 2300 Connecticut Ave., N.W., 20008 328-2500
Colombia, 2118 Leroy Place, N.W., 20008 387-8338
Comoros, Federal and Islamic Republic of, 420 E. 50th St., NY, NY 10022
(212) 972-8010
Congo, Democratic Republic of, 1800 New Hampshire Ave., N.W., 20009
234-7690 (formerly Zaire)
Congo, Republic of, 4891 Colorado Ave., N.W., 20011 726-5500

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Costa Rica, 2114 S St., N.W., 20008 234-2945
Cote d’Ivoire, Republic of, 2424 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., 20008 797-0300
Croatia, Republic of, 2343 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., 20008 588-5899
Cuba (see Switzerland for Cuban Interests Section)*
Cyprus, Republic of, 2211 R St., N.W., 20008 462-5772
Czech Republic, 3900 Spring of Freedom St., N.W., 20008 274-9100
Denmark, 3200 Whitehaven St., N.W., 20008 234-4300
Djibouti, Republic of, 1156 15th St., N.W., Suite 515, 20005 331-0270
Dominica, Commonwealth of, 3216 New Mexico Ave., N.W., 20016 364-6781
Dominican Republic, 1715 22nd St., N.W., 20008 332-6280
Ecuador, 2535 15th St., N.W., 20009 234-7200
Egypt, Arab Republic of, 3521 International Court, N.W., 20008 895-5400
El Salvador, 2308 California St., N.W., 20008 265-9671
Equatorial Guinea, 2020 16th St., N.W., 20009 518-5700
Eritrea, State of, 1708 New Hampshire Ave., N.W., 20009 319-1991
Estonia, 1730 M Street, Suite 503, N.W., 20036 588-0101
Ethiopia, 3506 International Drive, N.W., 20008 364-1200
Fiji, The Republic of, 2233 Wisconsin Ave., N.W., Suite 240, 20007 337-8320
Finland, 3301 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., 20008 298-5800
France, 4101 Reservoir Rd., N.W., 20007 944-6000
Gabon, Gabonese Republic, 2034 20th St., N.W., Suite 200, 20009 797-1000
Gambia, The, 1155 15th St., N.W., Suite 1000, 20005 785-1399
Georgia, Republic of, 1615 New Hampshire Ave., N.W., Suite 300, 20009
387-2390
Germany, Federal Republic of, 4645 Reservoir Rd., N.W., 20007 298-4000
Ghana, 3512 International Dr., N.W., 20008 686-4520
Greece, 2221 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., 20008 939-5800
Grenada, 1701 New Hampshire Ave., N.W., 20009 265-2561
Guatemala, 2220 R St., N.W., 20008 745-4952
Guinea, Republic of, 2112 Leroy Place, N.W., 20008 483-9420
Guinea-Bissau, 15929 Yukon Lane, Rockville, MD 20855 (301) 947-3958
Guyana, 2490 Tracy Place, N.W., 20008 265-6900
Haiti, Republic of, 2311 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., 20008 332-4090
Holy See, The, 3339 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., 20008 333-7121
Honduras, 3007 Tilden St., N.W., Suite 4-M, 20008 966-7702
Hungary, Republic of, 3910 Shoemaker St., N.W., 20008 362-6730
Iceland, 1156 15th St., N.W., Suite 1200, 20005 265-6653
India, 2107 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., 20008 939-7000
Indonesia, Republic of, 2020 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., 20036 775-5200
Iran (see Pakistan for Iranian Interests Section)*
Iraq (see Algeria for Iraqi Interests Section)*
Ireland, 2234 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., 20008 462-3939
Israel, 3514 International Drive, N.W., 20008 364-5500
Italy, 3000 Whitehaven St., N.W., 20008 612-4400
Ivory Coast (see Cote d’Ivoire)
Jamaica, 1520 New Hampshire Ave., N.W., 20036 452-0660
Japan, 2520 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., 20008 238-6700
Jordan, Hashemite Kingdom of, 3504 International Dr., N.W., 20008 966-2664
Kazakhstan, Republic of, 1401 16th St., N.W., 20036 232-5488
Kenya, Republic of, 2249 R St., N.W., 20008 387-6101

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Korea, Republic of (South), 2450 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., 20008 939-5600
Kuwait, State of, 2940 Tilden St., N.W., 20008 966-0702
Kyrgyzstan, Kyrgyz Republic, 1732 Wisconsin Ave., N.W., 20007 338-5141
Laos, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, 2222 S St., N.W., 20008 332-6416
Latvia, 4325 17th St., N.W., 20011 726-8213
Lebanon, 2560 28th St., N.W., 20008 939-6300
Lesotho, Kingdom of, 2511 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., 20008 797-5533
Liberia, Republic of, 5201 16th St., N.W., 20011 723-0437
Liechtenstein (represented by Switzerland)
Lithuania, Republic of, 2622 16th St., N.W., 20009 234-5860
Luxembourg, 2200 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., 20008 265-4171
Macedonia, Republic of, 3050 K St., N.W., Suite 210, 20007 337-3063
Madagascar, Democratic Republic of, 2374 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., 20008
265-5525
Malawi, 2408 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., 20008 797-1007
Malaysia, 3516 International Court, N.W., 20008 572-9700
Maldives, 800 Second Avenue, Suite 400E, NY, NY 10017 (212) 599-6195
Mali, Republic of, 2130 R St., N.W., 20008 332-2249
Malta, 2017 Connecticut Ave., N.W., 20008 462-3611
Marshall Islands, Republic of, 2433 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., 20008 234-5414
Mauritania, Islamic Republic of, 2129 Leroy Place, N.W., 20008 232-5700
Mauritius, 4301 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Suite 441, 20008 244-1491
Mexico, 1911 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., 20006 728-1600
Micronesia, Federated States of, 1725 N St., N.W., 20036 223-4383
Moldova, Republic of, 2101 S St., N.W., 20008 667-1130
Monaco, 565 Fifth Ave., 23rd Floor, NY, NY 10017 (212) 286-0500
Mongolia, 2833 M St., N.W., 20007 333-7117
Morocco, Kingdom of, 1601 21st St., N.W., 20009 462-7979
Mozambique, Republic of, 1990 M St., N.W., Suite 570, 20036 293-7146
Myanmar, Union of, 2300 S St., N.W., 20008, 332-9044
Namibia, Republic of, 1605 New Hampshire Ave., N.W., 20009 986-0540
Nepal, 2131 Leroy Place, N.W., 20008 667-4550
Netherlands, 4200 Linnean Ave., N.W., 20008 244-5300
New Zealand, 37 Observatory Circle, N.W., 20008 328-4800
Nicaragua, 1627 New Hampshire Ave., N.W., 20009 939-6570
Niger, Republic of, 2204 R St., N.W., 20008 483-4224
Nigeria, Federal Republic of, 1333 16th St., N.W., 20036 986-8400
Norway, 2720 34th St., N.W., 20008 333-6000
Oman, Sultanate of, 2535 Belmont Rd., N.W., 20008 387-1980
Pakistan, 2315 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., 20008 939-6200
Iranian Interests Section, 2209 Wisconsin Ave., N.W., 20007 965-4990
Palau, Republic of, 1150 18th St., N.W., Suite 750, 20036 452-6814
Panama, Republic of, 2862 McGill Terrace, N.W., 20008 483-1407
Papua New Guinea, 1779 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., Suite 805, 20036 745-3680
Paraguay, 2400 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., 20008 483-6960
Peru, 1700 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., 20036 833-9860
Philippines, 1600 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., 20036 467-9300
Poland, Republic of, 2640 16th St., N.W., 20009 234-3800
Portugal, 2125 Kalorama Rd., N.W., 20008 328-8610
Qatar, State of, 4200 Wisconsin Ave., N.W., 20016 274-1600

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Romania, 1607 23rd St., N.W., 20008 332-4848
Russian Federation, 2650 Wisconsin Ave., N.W., 20007 298-5700
Rwanda, Republic of, 1714 New Hampshire Ave., N.W., 20009 232-2882
Saint Kitts and Nevis, 3216 New Mexico Ave., N.W., 20016 686-2636
Saint Lucia, 3216 New Mexico Ave., N.W., 20016 364-6792
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, 3216 New Mexico Ave., N.W., 20016 364-6730
Samoa, 800 Second Ave., Suite 400D, NY, NY 10017 (212) 599-6196
San Marino, Republic of, 1899 L St., N.W., 20036 223-3517
Saudi Arabia, 601 New Hampshire Ave., N.W., 20037 337-4076
Senegal, Republic of, 2112 Wyoming Ave., N.W., 20008 234-0540
Seychelles, Republic of, 800 Second Ave., Suite 400, NY, NY 10017
(212) 687-9766
Sierra Leone, 1701 19th St., N.W., 20009 939-9261
Singapore, Republic of, 3501 International Place, N.W., 20008 537-3100
Slovak Republic, 3523 International Court, N.W., 20008 237-1054
Slovenia, Republic of, 1525 New Hampshire Ave., N.W., 20036 667-5363
Solomon Islands, 800 Second Ave., Suite 400L, NY, NY 10017 (212) 599-6192
Somalia—Embassy ceased operations on May 8, 1991.
South Africa, 3051 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., 20008 232-4400
Spain, 2375 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., 20037 452-0100
Sri Lanka, 2148 Wyoming Ave., N.W., 20008 483-4025
Sudan, Republic of the, 2210 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., 20008 338-8565
Suriname, Republic of, 4301 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Suite 460, 20008 244-7488
Swaziland, Kingdom of, 3400 International Dr., N.W., 20008 362-6683
Sweden, 1501 M St., N.W., 20005 467-2600
Switzerland, 2900 Cathedral Ave., N.W., 20008 745-7900
Cuban Interests Section, 2630 16th St., N.W., 20009 797-8518
Syrian Arab Republic, 2215 Wyoming Ave., N.W., 20008 232-6313
Tajikistan, 136 East 67th St., NY, NY 10021 (212) 861-4900
Tanzania, United Republic of, 2139 R St., N.W., 20008 939-6125
Thailand, 1024 Wisconsin Ave., N.W., Suite 401, 20007 944-3600
Togo, Republic of, 2208 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., 20008 234-4212
Tonga, Kingdom of, 800 Second Ave., Suite 400B, NY, NY 10017 (telephone
number not available)
Trinidad and Tobago, Republic of, 1708 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., 20036
467-6490
Tunisia, 1515 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., 20005 862-1850
Turkey, Republic of, 2525 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., 20008 612-6700
Turkmenistan, Republic of, 2207 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., 20008 588-1500
Tuvalu (resident in Suva, Fiji) address & telephone number not available
Uganda, Republic of, 5911 16th St., N.W., 20011 726-7100
Ukraine, 3350 M St., N.W., 20007 333-0606
United Arab Emirates, 1255 22nd St., N.W., Suite 700, 20037 243-2400
United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland, 3100 Massachusetts Ave.,
N.W., 20008 588-6500
Uruguay, 2715 M St., N.W., 20007 331-1313
Uzbekistan, Republic of, 1746 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., 20036 887-5300
Vanuatu, 416 Convent Ave., NY, NY 10031-4217 (212) 593-0144
Vatican City (see Holy See)
Venezuela, Republic of, 1099 30th St., N.W., 20007 342-2214

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Vietnam, Socialist Republic of, 1233 20th St., N.W., Suite 400, 20037 861-0737
Western Samoa (see Samoa)
Yemen, Republic of, 2600 Virginia Ave., N.W., Suite 705, 20037 965-4760
Yugoslavia, Federal Republic of, 2410 California Street, N.W., 20008 332-0333
Zaire (see Congo, Democratic Republic of)
Zambia, Republic of, 2419 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., 20008 265-9717
Zimbabwe, Republic of, 1608 New Hampshire Ave., N.W., 20009 332-7100
Note: Cuba, Iran, and Iraq do not have official diplomatic relations with the United
States and therefore do not have chanceries in Washington, D.C. Their interest
sections are located at other chanceries (Switzerland, Pakistan, and Algeria,
respectively). In addition, North Korea does not have diplomatic relations with the
United States and has no interest section in Washington, D.C.
Source: Electronic Embassy at [http://www.embassy.org/embassies]. Updated
corrections made by CRS.
In addition to the list of chanceries, these addresses may be useful:
European Union
Delegation of the European Commission to the United States
2300 M St., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20037
(202) 862-9500 Fax: (202) 429-1766
[http://www.eurunion.org]
Hong Kong Trade Development Council
219 East 46th Street
New York, NY 10017
(212) 838-8688
Taiwan
Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO)
4201 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20016
(202) 895-1800
American Institute in Taiwan
1700 North Moore Street
Suite 1700
Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 525-8474
Note: The United States maintains unofficial relations with Taiwan through the
American Institute in Taiwan.

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