Brief factual up-to-date profiles of every country in the world compiled by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency.

Forty-seven countries are currently designated by the United Nations as “least developed countries” (LDCs). The iGuide at this link by UNCTAD and the International Chamber of Commerce provide investors online with up-to-date information on business costs, opportunities and conditions in developing countries. They are developed jointly with governments, and at their request

Reports on market conditions, opportunities, regulations, and business customs prepared at U.S. Embassies worldwide by Commerce Department, State Department and other U.S. agencies & professionals.