A brief look at the history of Qatar comes from the Background Notes of the U.S. State Department. Although ruled by an Amir, Qatar is moving toward democracy. Information current to 2007.

Rwanda has suffered the horror of genocide. Read how this has affected the country and how the country is recovering from its recent history. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

San Marino has an interesting history for such a tiny country. Read about its beginnings during the Roman Empire. Information from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

Learn about Senegal's changing economy from this information from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

Read about the government of Senegal, which is one of the most successful democracies in Africa. Find out what has made it so different from other African countries. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

Read about the history of Senegal and its transition to a peaceful, democratic republic. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

A history of Seychelles, a country only recently independent. Read about the steps Seychelles has taken since its independence. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

Find out about the tremendous potential in the mining sector of Sierra Leone's economy. The recent civil war has played havoc with the economy, but find out how Sierra Leone is trying to recover. Information is from the U.S. State Dept....

Read how the history of Singapore was intertwined with the British East India Company. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

A discussion of the physical environment of Solomon Islands including the names of the major islands, climate, terrain, and vegetation. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

A very current look at the political scene in Solomon Islands. Find out about the governmental structure, the problems with the government, and a list of the current governmental officials. Information is from the U.S. State Dept....

Read about the improvements South Africa is making in its economy in its attempt to improve the lives of its citizens. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

The history of Sudan since its independence has been one or constant turmoil. Read about the civil wars that have wracked this country for decades. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

Read an overview of Swedish history from the time of the Vikings until now. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

Statistics about the people of Sweden. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

This article based on U.S. State Dept. Background Notes discusses not only the governmental structure, but also the political situation in Syria.

Tanzania is making attempts to improve its economy to help its citizens. Find out the major sources of income, the exports, and major trading partners. Information is from the U. S. State Dept. Background Notes.

Find out about the government of Tanzania which has a National Assembly for the entire country and a House of Representatives for Zanzibar. You can also see a list of current government officials. Information is from the U.S. State Dept....

A look at the interesting mix of ethnic groups in Tanzania along with their particular languages. Find out what the groups are and where many came from. From the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

Thailand is a constitutional monarchy , but the king has little power. Find out how the government works in this current article based on information from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

A history of Togo with emphasis on its political travails since 1963. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

This comprehensive look at the economy of Tunisia includes information about its revenue-generating industries, trade agreements, average annual income, and governmental oversight of some of the economy. Information from the U. S. State...

A thorough look at the government and politics in Tunisia. You can learn about the branches of government, political parties, and reforms. Particularly interesting is Tunisia's support for women's rights. Information is from the U.S....

A look at the government of United Arab Emirates reveals a loose federation of seven emirates with some attempts being made for more unity. A chart gives the principal players in the government. From U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.