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Trafficking in Human Beings Report -  US Department of State Report. Source

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Age of Consent. - Legal Age of Sexual Consent.   Source

International Migration Profile - United Nations Data on Migration.  Source

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National Intelligence Quotient - The Average Intelligence Quotient is 100. Source

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World Bank Report - World Bank Country Report

International Monetary Fund - International Monetary Fund Country Report

United States US AID Payments   - U.S. authorized financial aid to foreign Nations.

News Sources -  English Language Local News sources.

World Health Organization   An overview of the Health situation within the country.

Freedom House Report   -   Freedom House Country Freedom Rankings.

World Trade Organization  -  WTO Member Nations Report.

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Stock Exchange- Stock Exchanges that are presented real-time in English.

Chambers of Commerce  Link takes you to the World Chambers Network.�

Wikipedia Overview - Link takes you to the Wikipedia Encyclopaedia.

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 Currency exchange rates for Local Currency. 

  Local weather conditions today.

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   Amnesty International - Country Human Rights Report. 

  Prison Population of the World (by Country)

The Maltese Cross  Data on Modern Day Human Trafficking & Slavery.

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RELIGION

NATIONS WITH MAJORITY MUSLIM  POPULATIONS

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Map of the Muslim World
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NATIONS WITH MAJORITY CHRISTIAN POPULATIONS

 
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NATIONS WITH MAJORITY BUDDHIST POPULATIONS

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NATIONS WITH MAJORITY HINDU POPULATIONS

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NATIONS WITH MAJORITY COMMUNIST POPULATIONS

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NATIONS WITH MAJORITY JEWISH POPULATIONS

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Major Religious Groups of the World Ranked by Number of Adherents

Map of religious majority of the Worlds Countries

A Basic Overview of the World's Major Religions

Alphabetical Listing of the Worlds Religions

Religious Majorities by State in the United States of America


Largest Religious Groups in the United States of America

 


THE WAR ON TERRORISM



The States of Iran, Syria, Cuba, North Korea and Sudan
�are the five governments that the United States Secretary of State
has designated�as state sponsors of international terrorism.


Department of State - Counter Terrorism

Department of Homeland Security
     

 
Nations with Colonies, Territories & Overseas Possessions

      (AUSTRALIA)   Commonwealth of Australia
        (CHINA)   People's Republic of China
          (DENMARK)  Kingdom of Denmark
        (FRANCE)  French Republic 
      
(FINLAND)  Republic of Finland
        (NETHERLANDS)  Kingdom of the Netherlands
      (NEW ZEALAND)  New Zealand
       (NORWAY)   Kingdom of Norway
        (PORTUGAL)  Portuguese Republic
           (SPAIN)  Kingdom of Spain
       (U.K.)  United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland
        (U.S.A.)  United States of America


Could, Should or Would be Countries

(Not Recognized by the United Nations as Nations)


 
The Etiquette of Formal & Business Dining




Hot Spots of the World
 


Freedom of the Press

Although we have listed as many English Language newspapers and other business publications as we can find, we would point out that not all publications have the Freedom of the Press enjoyed by those in North America and Europe.  So, we suggest you check the Freedom House - Freedom of the Press Report, before reading any of the newspapers or other publications listed on this site.
 


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Laos  Animated Sphere  UNITED NATIONS
    
Capital City ~ Vientiane
    Languages    Travel Guide  
Pictures
   
NATIONAL STATISTICS - ASIA MAP
    _____________________________________________
   
    Country Profiles

  
  United States Central Intelligence Agency
  
U.S. Department of State - Great Seal  United States Department of State
 
Home  British Foreign & Commonwealth Office
 
Australian Coat of Arms.png  Australian Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade
     
  
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Peoples Republic of China  
  Prison Population Statistics
  
 
 Overview with political and topographic maps.
   ____________________________________________________
 

  
Population 2050 (projected) 11,300,000
+ 102%
  
Trafficking in Human Beings Report
  
Laos does not fully comply with the minimum
   standards for the elimination of trafficking human beings.

  
Human Rights Report

  
Age of Consent - No Legal Definition
   United Nations International Migration Profile
  
Adults 15-49 with HIV/AIDS - 0.2%
  
National Intelligence Quotient - 89
  
Corruption Index
  
Armed Forces   
  
World Bank Report
  
International Monetary Fund

   United States US AID Payments  
   News Sources

   
World Health Organization

  
Freedom House Report
  
Vientiane Times

   Lao Securities Exchange

 
 Chambers of Commerce
   Wikipedia Overview
  Current Conflicts
  
  Currency exchange rates for Local Currency
  Local weather conditions today
  
    Local Time
    Amnesty International - Country Human Rights Report
 
The Maltese Cross  Data on Human Trafficking & Slavery
 
Member of the Association of South East Asian Nations - Map


 
   TODAY'S NEWS IN LAOS 


  
Lao People's Democratic Republic
   Nation Founded 1949


 


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Latvia  Animated Sphere UNITED NATIONS
    
Capital City ~ Riga
    Languages    Travel Guide  
Pictures  Universities
  
NATIONAL STATISTICS - EUROPE MAP
    _____________________________________________
   
    Country Profiles

  
  United States Central Intelligence Agency
  
U.S. Department of State - Great Seal  United States Department of State
 
Home  British Foreign & Commonwealth Office
 
Australian Coat of Arms.png  Australian Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade
     
  
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Peoples Republic of China  
  Prison Population Statistics
  
   
Overview with political and topographic maps.
   ____________________________________________________
 

   Population 2050 (projected) 1,800,000
 
  - 24%
  
Trafficking in Human Beings Report
  
Latvia does not fully comply with the minimum
   standards for the elimination of trafficking human beings.

  
Human Rights Report

  
Age of Consent - 16
   United Nations International Migration Profile
  
Adults 15-49 with HIV/AIDS - 0.8%
  
National Intelligence Quotient - 97
  
Corruption Index

  
Armed Forces   
  
World Bank Report
  
International Monetary Fund

   United States US AID Payments  
   News Sources

   
World Health Organization

  
Freedom House Report
  
World Trade Organization
   The Baltic Times
  
 The Riga Stock Exchange
  
Chambers of Commerce
   Wikipedia Overview

  
  Currency exchange rates for Local Currency
  Local weather conditions today
  
    Local Time
    Amnesty International - Country Human Rights Report
 
The Maltese Cross  Data on Human Trafficking & Slavery
 
Animated Flag of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)    Member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization - Map
 
Animated Flag of European Union  Member of the European Union - Map


 
   TODAY'S NEWS IN LATVIA 


   Republic of Latvia
   Nation Founded 1991


 


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   Lebanon   Animated Sphere   UNITED NATIONS
    
Capital City ~ Beirut

  
Languages    Travel Guide   Pictures  Universities
  
NATIONAL STATISTICS - ASIA MAP

    _____________________________________________
   
    Country Profiles

  
  United States Central Intelligence Agency
  
U.S. Department of State - Great Seal  United States Department of State
 
Home  British Foreign & Commonwealth Office
 
Australian Coat of Arms.png  Australian Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade
     
  
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Peoples Republic of China  
  Prison Population Statistics
  
  
Overview with political and topographic maps.
 
 Lebanon Intelligence Services

   ____________________________________________________
 

   Population 2050 (projected) 5,700,000
+ 35%
  
Trafficking in Human Beings Report
  
Lebanon does not fully comply with the minimum
   standards for the elimination of trafficking human beings
.
  
Human Rights Report

  
Age of Consent - 15
   United Nations International Migration Profile
  
Adults 15-49 with HIV/AIDS - 0.1%
  
National Intelligence Quotient - 86
  
Corruption Index

  
Armed Forces   
  
World Bank Report
  
International Monetary Fund

   United States US AID Payments  
   News Sources

   World Health Organization

  
Freedom House Report
 
 The Daily Star
 
 Beirut Stock Exchange
   Chambers of Commerce
   Wikipedia Overview

  
  Currency exchange rates for Local Currency
  Local weather conditions today
  
    Local Time
 
The Maltese Cross  Data on Human Trafficking & Slavery
 
Animated flag of Arab LeagueMember of the League of Arab States - Map


 
   TODAY'S NEWS IN LEBANON 


   Lebanese Republic
   Nation Founded 1943

 


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   Lesotho  Animated Sphere  UNITED NATIONS
    
Capital City ~ Maseru

   Languages    Travel Guide   Universities
  
NATIONAL STATISTICS - AFRICA MAP

    _____________________________________________
   
    Country Profiles

  
  United States Central Intelligence Agency
  
U.S. Department of State - Great Seal  United States Department of State
 
Home  British Foreign & Commonwealth Office
 
Australian Coat of Arms.png  Australian Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade
     
  
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Peoples Republic of China  
  Prison Population Statistics
  
 
 Overview with political and topographic maps.
   ____________________________________________________
 

   Population 2050 (projected) 2,200,000
+ 24%
  
Trafficking in Human Beings Report
  
Human Rights Report

  
Age of Consent - No Legal Definition
   United Nations International Migration Profile
  
Adults 15-49 with HIV/AIDS - 23.2%
  
National Intelligence Quotient - 72
  
Corruption Index
  
Armed Forces   
  
World Bank Report
  
International Monetary Fund

   United States US AID Payments  
   News Sources

   World Health Organization

  
Freedom House Report
   World Trade Organization
  
All Africa
  
Chambers of Commerce
   Wikipedia Overview

  
  Currency exchange rates for Local Currency
  Local weather conditions today
  
    Local Time
 
Member of the British Commonwealth of Nations - Map
  Animated Flag of OAU (Organization of African Unity)  Member of the African Union  Map


 
   TODAY'S NEWS IN LESOTHO 


   Kingdom of Lesotho
   Nation Founded 1966


 


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   Liberia   UNITED NATIONS
    
Capital City ~ Monrovia

   Languages    Travel Guide
  
NATIONAL STATISTICS - AFRICA MAP

    _____________________________________________
   
    Country Profiles

  
  United States Central Intelligence Agency
  
U.S. Department of State - Great Seal  United States Department of State
 
Home  British Foreign & Commonwealth Office
 
Australian Coat of Arms.png  Australian Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade
     
  
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Peoples Republic of China  
  Prison Population Statistics
  
 
 Overview with political and topographic maps.
   ____________________________________________________
 

   Population 2050 (projected) 8,800,000
+ 165%
  
Trafficking in Human Beings Report
  
Liberia does not fully comply with the minimum
   standards for the elimination of trafficking human beings
.
  
Human Rights Report

  
Age of Consent - 16
   United Nations International Migration Profile
  
Adults 15-49 with HIV/AIDS - 1.7%
  
National Intelligence Quotient - 64
  
Corruption Index

  
Armed Forces   
  
World Bank Report
  
International Monetary Fund

   United States US AID Payments  
   News Sources

  
World Health Organization

  
Freedom House Report
  
Liberia Post
  
Chambers of Commerce
   Wikipedia Overview

  
  Currency exchange rates for Local Currency
  Local weather conditions today
  
    Local Time
 
The Maltese Cross  Data on Human Trafficking & Slavery
  Animated Flag of OAU (Organization of African Unity)  Member of the African Union  Map


 
   TODAY'S NEWS IN LIBERIA 


   Republic of Liberia
   Nation Founded 1847


 


   Small Animated Flag of Libya  animated large gold symbol of Islam 97%   
   Libya  Animated Sphere  UNITED NATIONS
    
Capital City ~ Tripoli

    Languages    Travel Guide

 
 NATIONAL STATISTICS - AFRICA MAP

    _____________________________________________
   
    Country Profiles

  
  United States Central Intelligence Agency
  
U.S. Department of State - Great Seal  United States Department of State
 
Home  British Foreign & Commonwealth Office
 
Australian Coat of Arms.png  Australian Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade
     
  
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Peoples Republic of China  
  Prison Population Statistics
  
 
 Overview with political and topographic maps.
 Libyan Intelligence Services

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   Population 2050 (projected) 10,800,000
+ 97%
  
Trafficking in Human Beings Report
  
Libya does not fully comply with the minimum
   standards for the elimination of trafficking human beings.

  
Human Rights Report

  
Age of Consent - No Legal Definition
   United Nations International Migration Profile
  
Adults 15-49 with HIV/AIDS - 0%
  
National Intelligence Quotient - 84
  
Corruption Index

  
Armed Forces   
  
International Monetary Fund

   United States US AID Payments  
   News Sources

   
World Health Organization

  
Freedom House Report
 
 Al Fajr al Jadid
  
 Chambers of Commerce
   Wikipedia Overview

  
  Currency exchange rates for Local Currency
  Local weather conditions today
  
    Local Time
    Amnesty International - Country Human Rights Report
 
The Maltese Cross  Data on Human Trafficking & Slavery
 
Animated flag of Arab LeagueMember of the League of Arab States - Map
  Animated Flag of OAU (Organization of African Unity)  Member of the African Union  Map


 
   TODAY'S NEWS IN LIBYA 


  
 The Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
    Nation Founded 1951
   

 


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   Liechtenstein   UNITED NATIONS
    
Capital City ~ Vaduz

   Languages    Travel Guide   Pictures   Universities
  
NATIONAL STATISTICS - EUROPE MAP

    _____________________________________________
   
    Country Profiles

  
  United States Central Intelligence Agency
  
U.S. Department of State - Great Seal  United States Department of State
 
Home  British Foreign & Commonwealth Office
 
Australian Coat of Arms.png  Australian Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade
     
  
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Peoples Republic of China  
  Prison Population Statistics
  
 
 Overview with political and topographic maps.
   ____________________________________________________
 

   Population 2050 (projected) 40,000
+ 11%
  
Trafficking in Human Beings Report
  
Liechtenstein complies fully with the minimum standards
   for the elimination of trafficking of human beings.

  
Human Rights Report
  
 Age of Consent - 14
   United Nations International Migration Profile
  
Adults 15-49 with HIV/AIDS - N/A
  
National Intelligence Quotient - 101
  
Corruption Index   

  
United States US AID Payments  
   News Sources

  
 Freedom House Report
  
World Trade Organization
  
Liechtenstein News
  
Chambers of Commerce
   Wikipedia Overview

  
  Currency exchange rates for Local Currency
  Local weather conditions today
  
    Local Time


 
   TODAY'S NEWS IN LIECHTENSTEIN 


   Principality of Liechtenstein
   Nation Founded 1719

 


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80%  
   Lithuania   Animated Sphere   UNITED NATIONS
    
Capital City ~ Vilnius

    Languages  Travel Guide   Pictures   Universities
 
 NATIONAL STATISTICS - EUROPE MAP

    _____________________________________________
   
    Country Profiles

  
  United States Central Intelligence Agency
  
U.S. Department of State - Great Seal  United States Department of State
 
Home  British Foreign & Commonwealth Office
 
Australian Coat of Arms.png  Australian Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade
     
  
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Peoples Republic of China  
  Prison Population Statistics
  
 
 Overview with political and topographic maps.
   ____________________________________________________
 

   Population 2050 (projected) 3,100,000
  - 10%
  
Trafficking in Human Beings Report
  
Lithuania complies fully with the minimum standards
   for the elimination of trafficking of human beings.

  
Human Rights Report
  
Age of Consent - 16
   United Nations International Migration Profile
  
Adults 15-49 with HIV/AIDS - 0.1%
  
National Intelligence Quotient - 97
  
Corruption Index
  
Armed Forces   
  
World Bank Report
  
International Monetary Fund
  
United States US AID Payments  
   News Sources

  
World Health Organization

  
Freedom House Report
  
World Trade Organization
  
Baltic Times
   Lithuanian Business Review
   Lithuania Stock Exchange
  
Chambers of Commerce
   Wikipedia Overview

  
  Currency exchange rates for Local Currency
  Local weather conditions today
  
    Local Time
    Amnesty International - Country Human Rights Report
 
The Maltese Cross  Data on Human Trafficking & Slavery
 
Animated Flag of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)    Member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization - Map
 
Animated Flag of European Union  Member of the European Union - Map


 
   TODAY'S NEWS IN LITHUANIA 


   Republic of Lithuania
   Nation Founded 1990

 


      elaborate celtic cross    
   Luxembourg  Animated Sphere  UNITED NATIONS
    
Capital City ~ Luxembourg

    Languages  Travel Guide   Pictures  Universities
 
 NATIONAL STATISTICS - EUROPE MAP

    _____________________________________________
   
    Country Profiles

  
  United States Central Intelligence Agency
  
U.S. Department of State - Great Seal  United States Department of State
 
Home  British Foreign & Commonwealth Office
 
Australian Coat of Arms.png  Australian Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade
     
  
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Peoples Republic of China  
  Prison Population Statistics
  
  
Overview with political and topographic maps.
   ____________________________________________________
 

   Population 2050 (projected) 600,000
+ 31%
  
Trafficking in Human Beings Report
  
Luxembourg complies fully with the minimum standards
   for the elimination of trafficking of human beings.

  
Human Rights Report
  
 Age of Consent - 16
   United Nations International Migration Profile
  
Adults 15-49 with HIV/AIDS - 0.2%
  
National Intelligence Quotient - 101
  
Corruption Index
  
Armed Forces   
  
World Bank Report
  
International Monetary Fund
  
United States US AID Payments  
   News Sources

   
World Health Organization

  
Freedom House Report
  
World Trade Organization
   Luxembourg News
   Luxembourg Stock Exchange
  
Chambers of Commerce
   Wikipedia Overview

  
  Currency exchange rates for Local Currency
  Local weather conditions today
  
    Local Time
    Amnesty International - Country Human Rights Report
 
Animated Flag of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)    Member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization - Map
 
Animated Flag of European Union  Member of the European Union - Map


 
   TODAY'S NEWS IN LUXEMBOURG 

   Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
   Nation Founded 1839