Directory of statistical agencies and other organisations providing
(economic) data, such as central banks. Gives country-by-country
listings as well as a listing by topic, mainly linking to statistical
pages of the webisites of international organisations. By Rainer
Wolcke of the University of Auckland Library, 20020919
Comprehensive database of current
as well as historical population data for all countries of
the world. Also contains populations figures for administrative
subdivisions and thousands of cities and smaller towns. Although
the site is still under construction, it is already very valuable.
Data are obtained from a large number of official government
sources and handbooks, almanacs and encyclopaedia. By Jan
Lahmeyer, Netherlands. 20020919
Basic population data for countries
of the world. Covers all nations and first level administrative
divisions. Data go back some 5-30 years, but are mostly only
availabe for census years. Navigation is very clear, figures
up to date, but the pages have no systematic reference to
data sources and area definitions. By Stefan Helders, Leverkusen,
Germany. 20001023
5. Geological/geophysical/volcanological/geographical
surveys by country
