Research Guides: Global Studies Resources: Websites

Organizations

World View: Developing Global Educators (UNC)
World View is a public service program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, equips K-12 and community college educators with global knowledge, best practices, and resources to prepare students to live in an interconnected and diverse world.
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
Network of scholars that conduct research and analysis and develop policy initiatives that look to the future and anticipate change.
NAFSA: Association of International Educators
NAFSA: Association of International Educators is the world's largest nonprofit association dedicated to international education and exchange.

Travel Abroad

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Travelers' Health
Contains information helping travelers decide about vaccines, medications, and other measures to prevent illness and injury during international travel.
U.S. Department of State: Travel
Provides worldwide travel updates along with information about international travel, passports, and visas for U.S. citizens.

Internet Search Tips

When searching for country information on the Internet you might also want to try searching for government websites, tourist bureaus, regional versions of search engines, and websites with country specific domain extensions.

Government Websites

Tourist Bureaus

Alternative or Regional Search Engines

Domain Extensions

Examples:
.us = United States
.ca = Canada
.in = India
.jp = Japan

List of Country Domain Extensions (Webopedia)