Asian Studies Resources: Country Facts, Government, & Organization

Resources for Asian Studies

Country Information

Here are some sources for finding statistics and basic information on nations:

Country Studies/Area Handbooks (Library of Congress)
A Library of Congress publication; focuses on lesser-known areas of the world.
Access: No restrictions.
Coverage: Varies for each country
UNdata
Provides in-depth information on countries and international organizations. UNdata provides simultaneous access to 14 statistical databases from the United Nations and other international organizations through one interface.
Access: No restrictions.

Use this guide to learn how to access various types of government information available at Davis Library.

Here are some sources you where you can find government information in electronic formats:

U.S. Declassified Documents Online
Declassified Documents Reference System Online contains documents covering major domestic and international events since the end of World War II. Information relating to all major political and military events from every corner of the globe offers fascinating insights into U.S. government views, decisions, and activities.
Access: Off Campus Access is available for: UNC-Chapel Hill students, faculty, and staff; UNC Hospitals employees; UNC-Chapel Hill affiliated AHEC users.
Coverage: 1940s-
ProQuest Congressional
Indexes Congressional publications from 1789 to the present. Some material from recent years is provided in full text, including testimony at hearings.
Access: Off Campus Access is available for: UNC-Chapel Hill students, faculty, and staff; UNC Hospitals employees; UNC-Chapel Hill affiliated AHEC users.
Coverage: 1789-
United Nations Digital Library
Contains materials written by or relating to the United Nations.
Access: No restrictions.