CIA - The World Factbook: Niger - Features map and brief descriptions of the geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military and transnational issues. US Department of State - Niger - Country portal offers a map and links to Background Notes, USAID page, the US embassy and the current ambassador, press releases, fact sheets, annual Human Rights Reports and other major reports including Country and Industry Market Reports. USAfrica: Niger - General information and links. US Library of Congress - Portals to the World: Niger - Annotated directory of selected online resources. Wikipedia - Niger - Hyperlinked encyclopedia article covers the history, government and politics, geography, economy, demographics, language and culture of the West African country. University of Pennsylvania - African Studies Center: Niger - Annotated directory of links to resources about Niger. Background Note: Niger - The US Bureau of Public Affairs provides information including the people, government and economy of Niger. One World: Nations Online: Niger - Facts, links and information on Niger's art, culture, geography, history, travel and tourism, cities, the capital city, airlines, embassies, tourist boards and newspapers. Columbia University Libraries - African Studies: Niger - Directory of categorized and annotated links. NationMaster - Niger - Profile includes information for various aspects of the country, with a special emphasis on statistics and rankings. World Bank: Niger - Overview of the country, news, data and statistics. BBC: Niger Country Profile - Provides an overview and facts about Niger, with information on the leaders and the media. Stanford University - Africa South of the Sahara: Niger - Annotated directory of links to web resources.