General resources on the web

CIA World Factbook 2001

A very good first destination for simple facts about the countries you are interested in. Don't assume that they are 100% correct - there are some minor errors, especially where they move away from fact and into interpretation or analysis - but a good starting place.

The CIA World Factbook can be found at www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook

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John Mole

If you're interested in business cultures in general and in Europe in particular, try this website: John Mole is the author of the best-selling "Mind your manners - managing business cultures in Europe" published by N Brealey books (www.nbrealy-books.com) and is personally available as a consultant on international management questions.

The John Mole website can be found at www.johnmole.com

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Jehad Al Omari

Do you also work in the Arab World? If so, an excellent source of advice is A4Arabia. Jehad Al Omari has known and worked closely with Bill Reed of EAB for fifteen years and comes highly recommended.

Jehad Al Omari's website can be found at www.a4arabia.com

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TCO

Another excellent provider of consultancy and training services in the intercultural field.

The TCO website can be found at www.tco-international.com

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Tales From a Small Planet

This is an interesting site, although it assumes (like many others) that its visitors are American. It is aimed at expats around the world.

The Tales From a Small Planet website can be found at www.thesun.org

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