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Understanding the history and culture of other countries also helps us understand ourselves.

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  • Country Profiles - BBC
    History, politics and economic background of countries and territories, and background on key institutions. Plus audio and video clips from BBC archives.
  • Background Notes - Department of State
    Background Notes include facts about the land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, and foreign relations of independent states, some dependencies, and areas of special sovereignty.
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