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August 2004
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Arabic
Note: Modern
Standard Arabic (MSA) is the written language for all Arabic
dialects.
Language Family: West Semitic
branch of Semitic group of Afro-Asiatic
language family
Location: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Iraq,
Jordan, Qatar, Syria, United Arab Emirates, Palestine, Yemen, Egypt
and North Africa (Algeria, Morocco), Sudan, Libya.
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I.
Professional Associations/Organizations
American
Association of Teachers of Arabic
"The American Association of Teachers of Arabic (AATA) aims to facilitate communication
and cooperation between teachers of Arabic and to promote study, criticism, research
and instruction in the field of Arabic language pedagogy, Arabic linguistics
and Arabic literature."
European
Association for Middle Eastern Studies (EURAMES)
"Eurames is the organizer of the European network of Middle Eastern Studies,
an academic exchange or information concerning research on the Middle East. Eurames
runs the Eurames Info Service via e-mail, and will host thematic working groups
and links to European and other centres and university departments working on
the Middle East."
Middle
East Studies Association (MESA)
From About: "MESA is a private nonprofit, nonpolitical organization
of scholars and other persons interested in the study of the Middle
East, North Africa and the Islamic world. MESA is dedicated to promoting
high standards of scholarship and instruction, to facilitating communication
among scholars through annual meetings and publications, and to promoting
cooperation among those who study the Middle East."
National
Middle East Language Resource Center (NMELRC)
NMELRC at Brigham Young University, " seeks to coordinate efforts
aimed at increasing and improving opportunities for learning the languages
of the Middle East. The center undertakes and supports projects in
areas such as teacher training, materials development, testing and
assessment, integration of pedagogy and technology, study abroad, and
K-12 programs. It works across Middle East languages to foster cooperation
and joint utilization of expertise and resources."
Deutsche
Arbeitsgemeinschaft Vorderer Orient für gegenwartsbezogene
Forschung und Dokumentation (DAVO)
Description: " DAVO is a scholarly, nonpolitical and nonprofit-making
professional association open to all persons interested in the Middle
East. The main aim of DAVO is to improve the exchange of information
on Middle East studies between its members and various national and
international institutions."
American
Oriental Society
"The oldest learned society in the United States devoted to a particular
field of scholarship.... From the beginning its aims have been humanistic. The
encouragement of basic research in the languages and literatures of Asia has
always been central in its tradition. This tradition has come to include such
subjects as philology, literary criticism, textual criticism, paleography, epigraphy,
linguistics, biography, archaeology, and the history of the intellectual and
imaginative aspects of Oriental civilizations, especially of philosophy, religion,
folklore and art." |
II.
Mega Resource Sites
WWW
Virtual Library - Middle East and Jewish Studies
From Columbia University, this mega-resource site offers links to Middle
East Bibliographies, Libraries, News Sources, Regional and by Country
Resources, etc.
Middle
East, North Africa Internet Resource Guide
A solid resource guide by Joseph W. Roberts, Department of Political
Science, Middle East Center, University of Utah.
Center
for Middle Eastern Studies, University of Texas at Austin
Middle
East Network Information Center (MENIC)
This public service site from the University of Texas Center for Middle
Eastern Studies (noted above) offers in-country information on subjects
ranging from arts and humanities, and education, to society and culture.
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Name
Description
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III.
Online Language Materials/Tutorials
The
Arabic Language Pages
By Dale Frakes: "These pages are to assist students of the Arabic
language find materials to improve their language learning experience."
Languages-on-the-Web:
Arabic
A list of Arabic language dictionaries, encyclopedias, and other
general reference aids. Not all sites are "freeware." Not all links
work.
Learn
Arabic
From Sakhr Media -- This appears to be a fairly robust online course.
It consists of an Introduction and materials ordered from Level
1 through Level 5. Each level consists of 12 lessons divided into
Listening and Graphic with subtopics.
Arabic
Language
From the Michigan Library System, links to Arabic fonts, language
pages and other resources.
Self
Study: Arabic
A list of resource links from the Yamada Language Center, University
of Oregon
IV.
Online Dictionaries
Languages-on-the-Web:
Arabic
A list of Arabic language dictionaries, encyclopedias, and other
general reference aids. Not all sites are "freeware." Not all links
work.
Ajeeb.com
online Dictionary
Ajeeb.com, which describes itself as "the leading Arab portal
on the Net," offers a selection of online dictionaries for
bi-directional translation in Arabic, English, and French.
V.
Country/Culture and Media Sites
Al-Bab.com
Al-Bab.com describes itself as a gateway to the Arab world. It
included Country Guides and Regional News for all Arab-speaking
states, as well as background and cultural information about
various Arab movements.
MidEast
Web GateWay
About: "Mideast Web was started by people active in Middle
East dialog and peace education efforts. Our goal is to weave a
worldwide web of Arabs, Jews and others who want to build a new
Middle East based on coexistence and neighborly relations. Our
members and staff include distinguished educators, engineers, Web
designers and other professionals experienced in dialog, peace
education projects and in promoting dialog and coexistence using
the Internet.
Ajeeb.com
About Ajeeb: "Ajeeb.com, the leading Arab portal on the Net,
offers a wealth of information on the Middle East in both the Arabic
and English languages. Based on cutting-edge technologies from
Sakhr, the portal offers users a host of unique and free services,
including English to Arabic machine translation for text in any
format, a comprehensive directory of regional Web sites, a powerful
Web search engine and the first service of its kind in the region
to monitor and aggregate news and other dynamic information on
the Web."
Fertile
Crescent Homepage
" What is the Fertile Crescent Home Page (FCHP)? The FCHP is intended as
a common meeting place where all the sons and daughters of the Fertile Crescent
are welcome. A place free from sectarianism and negativity; a place where Muslims,
Christians, Druzes, Alawites, Yezidis, Kurds, Assyrians, Arabs, Armenians, Circassians,
etc.... can come together in peace and brotherhood."
Al-Marshriq "Cultural riches from the countries of the Eastern Mediterranean." Extensive
links to just about everything.
The
Encyclopaedia of the Orient
From What is this? "The Encyclopaedia of the Orient is a one-stop
online resource which covers all countries and cultures between
Mauritania in the west and Iran in the east, Turkey in the north
and Sudan in south. It is exactly what the name indicates, an encyclopaedia.
And even better, you will never come to a page that suddenly tells
you that you can't get any further unless you pay for a subscription.
Everything is free."
Arabic
Pathways
From the University of Tennessee, Martin, a solid resource page
with some unusual links.
Kidon
Media-Links: Arabic speaking countries
The Arabic language selections of this Media-Link Megasite connect
you with radio and television stations, newspapers
and magazines. Direct preset links to specific Arabic speaking
countries are included in the individual sections below.
ArabNet
From About: "Our aim is to provide the most comprehensive
online resource on the Arab world, primarily dealing with countries
in the Middle East and North Africa. [...] ArabNet is owned by
ArabNet Technology (ANT), part of the Saudi Research and Marketing
Group, publisher of the leading newspapers and magazines in the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia including Asharq Al-Awsat."
Ajeeb.com
About Ajeeb: "Ajeeb.com, the leading Arab portal on the Net,
offers a wealth of information on the Middle East in both the Arabic
and English languages. Based on cutting-edge technologies from
Sakhr, the portal offers users a host of unique and free services,
including English to Arabic machine translation for text in any
format, a comprehensive directory of regional Web sites, a powerful
Web search engine and the first service of its kind in the region
to monitor and aggregate news and other dynamic information on
the Web."
Al-Bab.com
Al-Bab.com describes itself as a gateway to the Arab world. It
included Country Guides and Regional News for all Arab-speaking
states, as well as background and cultural information about
various Arab movements.
Planetarabia.com
Primarily a news website that describes itself as "Portal
to the Arab world."
B.
Algeria
Middle
East Network Information Center - Algeria
This public service site from the University of Texas Center for
Middle Eastern Studies offers in-country information on subjects
ranging from arts and humanities, and education, to society and
culture.
Google:
Algeria
Large collections of links related to Algeria, politics, economics,
etc.
Algeria
- A Country Study
Exceptionally detailed presentation from the Library of Congress.
Includes sections on: Geography, Society, Economy, Government and
Politics, Very detailed History and Historical Development, Contemporary
Trends, etc.
U.S.
Department of State - Background Notes: Algeria
Background Notes are updated/revised as they are received from
regional bureaus and are added to the database of the Department
of State web site. Categories include: Geography, People, History,
Government, Political Conditions, Economy, Defense, Foreign Relations,
US Relations, and Travel/Business.
CIA
- The World Factbook: Algeria
Good resource site for information on Geography, People, Government,
Economy, Communications, Transportation,
Military, and Transnational Issues
BBC
News Country Profile - Algeria
Full profiles provide an instant guide to history, politics and
economic background of countries; also biographic sketches of leaders,
essay on media, and historic timelines. They also include audio
and video clips from the BBC archives.
Political
Resources on the Net - Algeria
Listings of political sites available on the Internet sorted by
country, with links to Parties, Organizations, Governments, Media
and more from all around the world.
CountryWatch.com
- Algeria
"CountryWatch is a world leader in providing country specific geopolitical intelligence
on each of the 192 countries of the world." Basic information is free; deeper
resources require subscription.
United Nations Homepage
Includes links to UN
NewsCenter, which includes headlines in latest developments
in Peace and Security, Economic Development, Humanitarian Aid/Refugees,
Environment/Shelter, Human Rights, Women/Children/Population, Health/Poverty/Food
Security, Culture/Education.
International
Monetary Fund - Algeria
Headlines in latest developments in Peace and Security, Economic
Development, Humanitarian Aid/Refugees, Environment/Shelter, Human
Rights, Women/Children/Population, Health/Poverty/Food Security,
Culture/Education.
The World Trade Organization
"The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the only global international organization
dealing with the rules of trade between nations. At its heart are the WTO agreements,
negotiated and signed by the bulk of the world's trading nations and ratified
in their parliaments. The goal is to help producers of goods and services, exporters,
and importers conduct their business." Includes detailed information on Members
and Observers - Algeria (Observer) .
U.S.
Commercial Service - Algeria
" The Country Commercial Guides (CCG) are prepared by US
Embassy Staff once a year and contain information on the
business and economic situation of foreign countries and the
political climate as it affects U.S. business."
TradePort
Country Library - Algeria
From About: "TradePort is designed to be an easy-to-use tool offering
one place to go for comprehensive trade information,
trade leads, and company databases."
Energy
Information Administration Country Analysis Briefs
- Algeria
From About: "The Energy Information Administration (EIA),
created by Congress in 1977, the a statistical agency of the U.S.
Department of Energy. We provide policy-independent data, forecasts,
and analysis to promote sound policy making efficient markets and
public understanding regarding energy and its interaction with
the economy and environment."
World Health Organization
- Algeria
About WHO: "The World Health Organization, the United Nations
specialized agency for health, was established on 7 April 1948.
WHO's objective, as set out in its Constitution, is the attainment
by all peoples of the highest possible level of health. Health
is defined in WHO's Constitution as a state of complete physical,
mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease
or infirmity."
Amnesty
International - Algeria
Amnesty Intention is a champion defender of human rights worldwide.
Familiarity with a given country's human rights issues can provide
a unique insight into many other aspects of its culture and politics.
Official
OPEC Website
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) "is
an international Organization of eleven developing countries which
are heavily reliant on oil revenues as their main source of income.
Membership is open to any country which is a substantial net exporter
of oil and which shares the ideals of the Organization. The current
Members are Algeria, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya,
Nigeria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Venezuela." Site
includes links to information on individual Member
Countries.
Lonely
Planet - Destinations: Algeria
The people
at the offbeat Lonely Planet website are not your typical
travel guides -- they're very bright and know what they're
talking about. Their goal is not to "sell the country" to
travelers. Instead, they tell it how it is. Typical headings
include: "Warnings" (in case travel is not recommended
- the "why's"); Facts for the Traveler, When
to Go, Events, Money and Costs, Attractions, Off the Beaten
Track, Activities, History, Culture, Environment, Getting
There and Away, Getting Around, and Further Reading and
Related Weblinks.
American
Institute of Maghrib Studies
"The American Institute for Maghrib Studies was founded in 1984 to promote the
systematic study of North Africa among interested scholars, specialists, students,
and others concerned with the region. AIMS sponsors The Journal of North African
Studies (published by Frank Cass in London), publishes a biannual newsletter,
produces an annual roster of members and research directory, sponsors yearly
academic conferences in North Africa, provides funding support for students and
scholars to undertake research in the region, maintains overseas research centers
in Tunis (CEMAT) and Tangiers (TALM), hosts an annual summer Arabic language
and area studies program in Tangiers, and provides other professional services
to its members from time to time."
Dangerous
Places - Algeria
This is an unusual website: "The authors and publishers assume
no liability nor do they encourage you to do, see, visit or try
any of the activities or actions discussed in this site." Nonetheless,
there is some very good, hard to find information here - whether
you're a soldier of fortune or just an interested student of the
country.
Arab
German Consulting - Algeria
This website provides a European view of the Arab world. Facts
are facts but a careful reading of the History and Government sections
often reveals a point of view that is different from American sites.
Excellent Links page.
TVRadioWorld
- Algeria
About: "TvRadioWorld is an informational directory dealing
with radio and television broadcasters worldwide." Site allows
you to bookmark favorite radio stations for listening.
C.
Bahrain
Middle
East Network Information Center - Bahrain
This public service site from the University of Texas Center for
Middle Eastern Studies offers in-country information on subjects
ranging from arts and humanities, and education, to society and
culture.
Yahoo
Regional Country Sites - Bahrain
Links to sites for Cities, Arts and Humanities, Business and Economy,
Computers and Internet, Country Guides, Education, Government,
News and Media, Social Science, Society and Culture, etc.
Bahrain
- A Country Study
Exceptionally detailed presentation from the Library of Congress.
Includes sections on: Geography, Society, Economy, Government and
Politics, Very detailed History and Historical Development, Contemporary
Trends, etc. Excellent! (101202)
US
Department of State - Background Notes: Bahrain
Background Notes are updated/revised as they are received from
regional bureaus and are added to the database of the Department
of State web site. Categories include: Geography, People, History,
Government, Political Conditions, Economy, Defense, Foreign Relations,
US Relations, and Travel/Business.
CIA
- The World Factbook: Bahrain
Good resource site for information on Geography, People, Government,
Economy, Communications, Transportation,
Military, and Transnational Issues
Political
Resources on the Net - Bahrain
Listings of political sites available on the Internet sorted by
country, with links to Parties, Organizations, Governments, Media
and more from all around the world.
CountryWatch.com
- Bahrain
"CountryWatch is a world leader in providing country specific geopolitical intelligence
on each of the 192 countries of the world." Basic information is free; deeper
resources require subscription.
United Nations Homepage
Includes links to UN
NewsCenter, which includes headlines in latest developments
in Peace and Security, Economic Development, Humanitarian Aid/Refugees,
Environment/Shelter, Human Rights, Women/Children/Population, Health/Poverty/Food
Security, Culture/Education.
International
Monetary Fund - Bahrain
Headlines in latest developments in Peace and Security, Economic
Development, Humanitarian Aid/Refugees, Environment/Shelter, Human
Rights, Women/Children/Population, Health/Poverty/Food Security,
Culture/Education.
U.S.
Commercial Service - Bahrain
" The Country Commercial Guides (CCG) are prepared by US
Embassy Staff once a year and contain information on the
business and economic situation of foreign countries and the
political climate as it affects U.S. Business"
TradePort
Country Library - Bahrain
From About: "TradePort is designed to be an easy-to-use tool offering
one place to go for comprehensive trade information,
trade leads, and company databases."
Energy
Information Administration Country Analysis Briefs
- Bahrain
From About: "The Energy Information Administration (EIA),
created by Congress in 1977, the a statistical agency of the U.S.
Department of Energy. We provide policy-independent data, forecasts,
and analysis to promote sound policy making efficient markets and
public understanding regarding energy and its interaction with
the economy and environment."
World Health Organization
- Bahrain
About WHO: "The World Health Organization, the United Nations
specialized agency for health, was established on 7 April 1948.
WHO's objective, as set out in its Constitution, is the attainment
by all peoples of the highest possible level of health. Health
is defined in WHO's Constitution as a state of complete physical,
mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease
or infirmity."
Amnesty
International - Bahrain
Amnesty Intention is a champion defender of human rights worldwide.
Familiarity with a given country's human rights issues can provide
a unique insight into many other aspects of its culture and politics.
Official
OPEC Website
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) "is
an international Organization of eleven developing countries which
are heavily reliant on oil revenues as their main source of income.
Membership is open to any country which is a substantial net exporter
of oil and which shares the ideals of the Organization. The current
Members are Algeria, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria,
Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Venezuela." Site
includes links to information on individual Member
Countries.
Lonely
Planet World Guide - Bahrain
The people
at Lonely Planet are not your typical travel guides. They're
bright and on top of situations in the countries they write
about. A lot can be learned from them. Typical headings
include: Introduction, Facts for the Traveler, When to
Go, Events, Money and Costs, Attractions, Off the Beaten
Track, Activities, History, Culture, Environment, Getting
There and Away, Getting Around, and Further Reading and
Related Weblinks.
Arab
German Consulting - Bahrain
This website provides a European view of the Arab world. Facts
are facts but a careful reading of the History and Government sections
often reveals a point of view that is different from American sites.
Excellent Links page.
TVRadioWorld
- Bahrain
About: "TvRadioWorld is an informational directory dealing
with radio and television broadcasters worldwide." Site allows
you to bookmark favorite radio stations for listening.
D.
Egypt
Middle
East Network Information Center - Egypt
This public service site from the University of Texas Center for
Middle Eastern Studies offers in-country information on subjects
ranging from arts and humanities, and education, to society and
culture.
African
Studies - Egypt
Individual country links from Columbia University and WWW Virtual
Library noted above in Mega Resource Sites.
Yahoo
Regional Country Sites - Egypt
Links to sites for Cities, Arts and Humanities, Business and Economy,
Computers and Internet, Country Guides, Education, Government,
News and Media, Social Science, Society and Culture, etc.
Egypt
- A Country Study
Exceptionally detailed presentation from the Library of Congress.
Includes sections on: Geography, Society, Economy, Government and
Politics, Very detailed History and Historical Development, Contemporary
Trends, etc. Excellent! (101202)
US
Department of State - Background Notes: Egypt
Background Notes are updated/revised as they are received from
regional bureaus and are added to the database of the Department
of State web site. Categories include: Geography, People, History,
Government, Political Conditions, Economy, Defense, Foreign Relations,
US Relations, and Travel/Business.
CIA
- The World Factbook: Egypt
Good resource site for information on Geography, People, Government,
Economy, Communications, Transportation,
Military, and Transnational Issues
Political
Resources on the Net - Egypt
Listings of political sites available on the Internet sorted by
country, with links to Parties, Organizations, Governments, Media
and more from all around the world.
CountryWatch.com
- Egypt
"CountryWatch is a world leader in providing country specific geopolitical intelligence
on each of the 192 countries of the world." Basic information is free; deeper
resources require subscription.
United Nations Homepage
Includes links to UN
NewsCenter, which includes headlines in latest developments
in Peace and Security, Economic Development, Humanitarian Aid/Refugees,
Environment/Shelter, Human Rights, Women/Children/Population, Health/Poverty/Food
Security, Culture/Education.
International
Monetary Fund - Egypt
Headlines in latest developments in Peace and Security, Economic
Development, Humanitarian Aid/Refugees, Environment/Shelter, Human
Rights, Women/Children/Population, Health/Poverty/Food Security,
Culture/Education.
The World Trade Organization
"The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the only global international organization
dealing with the rules of trade between nations. At its heart are the WTO agreements,
negotiated and signed by the bulk of the world's trading nations and ratified
in their parliaments. The goal is to help producers of goods and services, exporters,
and importers conduct their business." Includes detailed information on Members
and Observers - Egypt (Member).
U.S.
Commercial Service - Egypt
" The Country Commercial Guides (CCG) are prepared by US
Embassy Staff once a year and contain information on the
business and economic situation of foreign countries and the
political climate as it affects U.S. Business"
TradePort
Country Library - Egypt
From About: "TradePort is designed to be an easy-to-use tool offering
one place to go for comprehensive trade information,
trade leads, and company databases."
Energy
Information Administration Country Analysis Briefs
- Egypt
From About: "The Energy Information Administration (EIA),
created by Congress in 1977, the a statistical agency of the U.S.
Department of Energy. We provide policy-independent data, forecasts,
and analysis to promote sound policy making efficient markets and
public understanding regarding energy and its interaction with
the economy and environment."
World Health Organization
- Egypt
About WHO: "The World Health Organization, the United Nations
specialized agency for health, was established on 7 April 1948.
WHO's objective, as set out in its Constitution, is the attainment
by all peoples of the highest possible level of health. Health
is defined in WHO's Constitution as a state of complete physical,
mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease
or infirmity."
Amnesty
International - Egypt
Amnesty Intention is a champion defender of human rights worldwide.
Familiarity with a given country's human rights issues can provide
a unique insight into many other aspects of its culture and politics.
Lonely
Planet World Guide - Egypt
The people
at Lonely Planet are not your typical travel guides. They're
bright and on top of situations in the countries they write
about. A lot can be learned from them. Typical headings
include: Introduction, Facts for the Traveler, When to
Go, Events, Money and Costs, Attractions, Off the Beaten
Track, Activities, History, Culture, Environment, Getting
There and Away, Getting Around, and Further Reading and
Related Weblinks.
Arab
German Consulting - Egypt
This website provides a European view of the Arab world. Facts
are facts but a careful reading of the History and Government sections
often reveals a point of view that is different from American sites.
Excellent Links page.
TVRadioWorld
- Egypt
About: "TvRadioWorld is an informational directory dealing
with radio and television broadcasters worldwide." Site allows
you to bookmark favorite radio stations for listening.
E.
Iraq
Middle
East Network Information Center - Iraq
This public service site from the University of Texas Center for
Middle Eastern Studies offers in-country information on subjects
ranging from arts and humanities, and education, to society and
culture.
Yahoo
Regional Country Sites - Iraq
News Full Coverage: in-depth coverage on Iraq; World Factbook:
information about Iraq at Yahoo! Reference; links to sites for
Cities, Arts and Humanities, Business and Economy, Computers and
Internet, Country Guides, Education, Government, News and Media,
Social Science, Society and Culture, etc.
Iraq
- A Country Study
Exceptionally detailed presentation from the Library of Congress.
Includes sections on: Geography, Society, Economy, Government and
Politics, Very detailed History and Historical Development, Contemporary
Trends, etc. Excellent! (101202)
US
Department of State - Background Notes: Iraq
Background Notes are updated/revised as they are received from
regional bureaus and are added to the database of the Department
of State web site. Categories include: Geography, People, History,
Government, Political Conditions, Economy, Defense, Foreign Relations,
US Relations, and Travel/Business.
CIA
- World Factbook - Iraq
Good
resource site for information on
Geography, People, Government, Economy,
Communications, Transportation,
Military, and Transnational Issues
BBC
News - Voices from Iraq
"The United States and its allies have said that their quarrel is not with
the Iraqi people, but with Saddam Hussein and his regime. However, if it comes
to war, ordinary Iraqis will be caught in the middle. BBC News online spoke to
six Iraqis about their lives,
fears and hopes."
Political
Resources on the Net - Iraq
Listings of political sites available on the Internet sorted by
country, with links to Parties, Organizations, Governments, Media
and more from all around the world.
CountryWatch.com
- Iraq
"CountryWatch is a world leader in providing country specific geopolitical intelligence
on each of the 192 countries of the world." Basic information is free; deeper
resources require subscription.
United Nations Homepage
Includes links to UN
NewsCenter, which includes headlines in latest developments
in Peace and Security, Economic Development, Humanitarian Aid/Refugees,
Environment/Shelter, Human Rights, Women/Children/Population, Health/Poverty/Food
Security, Culture/Education.
International
Monetary Fund - Iraq
Headlines in latest developments in Peace and Security, Economic
Development, Humanitarian Aid/Refugees, Environment/Shelter, Human
Rights, Women/Children/Population, Health/Poverty/Food Security,
Culture/Education.
TradePort
Country Library - Iraq
From About: "TradePort is designed to be an easy-to-use tool offering
one place to go for comprehensive trade information,
trade leads, and company databases."
Energy
Information Administration Country Analysis Briefs
- Iraq
From About: "The Energy Information Administration (EIA),
created by Congress in 1977, the a statistical agency of the U.S.
Department of Energy. We provide policy-independent data, forecasts,
and analysis to promote sound policy making efficient markets and
public understanding regarding energy and its interaction with
the economy and environment."
World Health Organization
- Iraq
About WHO: "The World Health Organization, the United Nations
specialized agency for health, was established on 7 April 1948.
WHO's objective, as set out in its Constitution, is the attainment
by all peoples of the highest possible level of health. Health
is defined in WHO's Constitution as a state of complete physical,
mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease
or infirmity."
Amnesty
International - Iraq
Amnesty Intention is a champion defender of human rights worldwide.
Familiarity with a given country's human rights issues can provide
a unique insight into many other aspects of its culture and politics.
Official
OPEC Website
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) "is
an international Organization of eleven developing countries which
are heavily reliant on oil revenues as their main source of income.
Membership is open to any country which is a substantial net exporter
of oil and which shares the ideals of the Organization. The current
Members are Algeria, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya,
Nigeria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Venezuela." Site
includes links to information on individual Member
Countries.
Lonely
Planet World Guide - Iraq
The people
at Lonely Planet are not your typical travel guides. They're
bright and on top of situations in the countries they write
about. A lot can be learned from them. Typical headings
include: Introduction, Facts for the Traveler, When to
Go, Events, Money and Costs, Attractions, Off the Beaten
Track, Activities, History, Culture, Environment, Getting
There and Away, Getting Around, and Further Reading and
Related Weblinks.
Dangerous
Places - Iraq
This is an unusual website: "The authors and publishers assume
no liability nor do they encourage you to do, see, visit or try
any of the activities or actions discussed in this site." Nonetheless,
there is some very good, hard to find information here - whether
you're a soldier of fortune or just an interested student of the
country.
Al-bab.com
- Iraq
Excellent resource site for everything. Includes links to topics
like Documents,| Economy, History, Kurds, Media, Military, Opposition,
Politics, Sanctions. Very strong in up-to-the-minute news on Iraq
from a variety of sources.
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