Central Asia
EurasiaNet - This site seems to be a very good resource for this region of the world - " EurasiaNet provides information and analysis about political, economic, environmental and social developments in the countries of Central Asia and the Caucasus, as well as in Russia, the Middle East, and Southwest Asia. The web site also offers additional features, including newsmaker interviews, book reviews and a discussion forum. Based in New York, EurasiaNet advocates open and informed discussion of issues that concern countries in the region. The web site presents a variety of perspectives on contemporary developments, utilizing a network of correspondents based both in the West and in the region. The aim of EurasiaNet is to promote informed decision making among policy makers, as well as broadening interest in the region among the general public. EurasiaNet is operated by the Central Eurasia Project of the Open Society Institute."
CIA World Factbook - Good basic information reference site on nearly every nation of the world.
BBC News Country Profiles - "Full profiles provide an instant guide to history, politics and economic background of countries. They also include audio and video clips from the BBC archives."
Global Edge - Country Insights - Excellent Michigan State University Web Site - "Current information on the business climate, news, history, political structure, economic landscape, and relevant statistical data are provided in a region and country-specific format, covering 196 countries. A rich collection of country and region specific international business links adds to the vast collection of information."
Country Reports.org - Another good basic information reference site on nearly every nation of the world.
Geographic.org - Web site with a good deal of information on nations of the world.
Asia Studies Network Information Center - University of Texas site, extensive resources and links. Web site includes links especially for Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, East Asia.
Global Geografia.com - Italian and English language web site, good deal of information on nations of the world, images, maps and more.
NationMaster.com - Statistics, data on many nations of the world.
The University of Texas Russia and East European Network Information Center - This page contains a series of links related to the nations of Central Asia.
Armenia
Armenia.com - you need to get past some of the commercial portions, but there is a good society and culture, government, travel and tourism section.
Republic of Armenia - Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Official Web Site, contains a good "about Armenia" series of web pages.
Lonely Planet Guide to Armenia
Armenian Mission to the United Nations - Official UN Web Site - contains an "about Armenia" series of web pages.
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan International Magazine - USA based, contains an interesting variety of topics, including many images. Site may have a particular view to express.
Azerbaijan Internet Resources - web site contains a good number of Azerbaijan information links.
A to Z of Azerbaijan - There is a lot to sort through here, but there are information links to be found.
Lonely Planet Guide to Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan Ministry of Culture - Official Government Web Site - culture and arts are highlighted here.
Georgia
Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Official Government Web site - contains several information pages.
Kazakhstan
Official Web Site of the President of Kazakhstan - Information on the nation can be found here.
Kazakhstan News - Part of the World News Network
Freenet-Kazakhstan Resources - A good number of links here.
Lonely Planet Guide to Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan.com - "General information on the country of Kazakhstan."
Kyrgyzstan
Lonely Planet Guide to Kyrgyzstan
Freenet-Kyrgyzstan Resources - A good number of links here, site may be slow to open.
Kyrgyzstan - Central Asian Tourism Corporation - Some information here.
Images of Kyrgyzstan by Jonathan Barth - Nice local pictures.
Tajikistan
Lonely Planet Guide to Tajikistan
Tajikistan Development Gateway - You will get pop ups here and some distractions, but this is one of the best information sites on the web for this nation.
Turkmenistan
Friends of Turkmenistan - Former Peace Corps volunteer to Turkmenistan site, worth a visit.
Lonely Planet Guide to Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan News Net - News and more.
Uzbekistan
Advantour - Guide to Uzbekistan
FreeNet - Uzbekistan Resources - Good web site for links and information.
Lonely Planet Guide to Uzbekistan
Central Asia
EurasiaNet - This site seems to be a very good resource for this region of the world - " EurasiaNet provides information and analysis about political, economic, environmental and social developments in the countries of Central Asia and the Caucasus, as well as in Russia, the Middle East, and Southwest Asia. The web site also offers additional features, including newsmaker interviews, book reviews and a discussion forum. Based in New York, EurasiaNet advocates open and informed discussion of issues that concern countries in the region. The web site presents a variety of perspectives on contemporary developments, utilizing a network of correspondents based both in the West and in the region. The aim of EurasiaNet is to promote informed decision making among policy makers, as well as broadening interest in the region among the general public. EurasiaNet is operated by the Central Eurasia Project of the Open Society Institute."
CIA World Factbook - Good basic information reference site on nearly every nation of the world.
BBC News Country Profiles - "Full profiles provide an instant guide to history, politics and economic background of countries. They also include audio and video clips from the BBC archives."
Global Edge - Country Insights - Excellent Michigan State University Web Site - "Current information on the business climate, news, history, political structure, economic landscape, and relevant statistical data are provided in a region and country-specific format, covering 196 countries. A rich collection of country and region specific international business links adds to the vast collection of information."
Country Reports.org - Another good basic information reference site on nearly every nation of the world.
Geographic.org - Web site with a good deal of information on nations of the world.
Global Geografia.com - Italian and English language web site, good deal of information on nations of the world, images, maps and more.
NationMaster.com - Statistics, data on many nations of the world.
The University of Texas Russia and East European Network Information Center - This page contains a series of links related to the nations of Central Asia.
Armenia
Armenia.com - you need to get past some of the commercial portions, but there is a good society and culture, government, travel and tourism section.
Republic of Armenia - Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Official Web Site, contains a good "about Armenia" series of web pages.
Lonely Planet Guide to Armenia
Armenian Mission to the United Nations - Official UN Web Site - contains an "about Armenia" series of web pages.
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan International Magazine - USA based, contains an interesting variety of topics, including many images. Site may have a particular view to express.
Azerbaijan Internet Resources - web site contains a good number of Azerbaijan information links.
A to Z of Azerbaijan - There is a lot to sort through here, but there are information links to be found.
Lonely Planet Guide to Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan Ministry of Culture - Official Government Web Site - culture and arts are highlighted here.
Georgia
Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Official Government Web site - contains several information pages.
Kazakhstan
Official Web Site of the President of Kazakhstan - Information on the nation can be found here.
Kazakhstan News - Part of the World News Network
Freenet-Kazakhstan Resources - A good number of links here.
Lonely Planet Guide to Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan.com - "General information on the country of Kazakhstan."
Kyrgyzstan
Lonely Planet Guide to Kyrgyzstan
Freenet-Kyrgyzstan Resources - A good number of links here, site may be slow to open.
Kyrgyzstan - Central Asian Tourism Corporation - Some information here.
Images of Kyrgyzstan by Jonathan Barth - Nice local pictures.
Tajikistan
Lonely Planet Guide to Tajikistan
Tajikistan Development Gateway - You will get pop ups here and some distractions, but this is one of the best information sites on the web for this nation.
Turkmenistan
Friends of Turkmenistan - Former Peace Corps volunteer to Turkmenistan site, worth a visit.
Lonely Planet Guide to Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan News Net - News and more.
Uzbekistan
Advantour - Guide to Uzbekistan
FreeNet - Uzbekistan Resources - Good web site for links and information.