Internet Guide - Maps/Geography

CIA World Factbook

cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook

CIA Factsheets on countries of the world.

Confluence Project

confluence.org

Online confluence plotter, with maps and photos from each intersection (ongoing).

Google Maps

maps.google.com

A U.S. streetfinder, with satellite maps and a unique interface.

Mapquest

mapquest.com

Streetfinder, with driving directions, for any country in the world.

Nationmaster

www.nationmaster.com

Statistics by nation on a number of attributes, with graphs and charts on the fly.

United Nations Population Information

un.org/popin

Links to population data and statistics from the U.N.

U.S. State Department Background Notes on Countries of the World

state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn

Factsheets on countries, compiled by the State Department.