Government Agencies and Organizations
- Embassy World
A comprehensive A-Z directory of the world's embassies and consulates, embassies of other nations to the U.S.A., and United States Embassies Worldwide. Easy to use. Gives listings and addresses, or direct you to their home pages. - The Electronic Embassy
Embassy.org provides information on all foreign embassies in Washington, D.C.. Business directories for Americans travelling abroad, for foreign visitors, and for educators and students are included. - Governments on the WWW
Another comprehensive database of governmental intsitutions on the World Wide Web. Content in English and German. Well organized. - U.S. State Department Travel Warnings and Consular Information Sheets
This is an online services that provides information for travelers, including official travel warnings from the U. S. Department of State on Travel and Living Abroad. - International Information Programs
Another site provided by the U.S. Department of State. Focuses on current issues and international information and services. - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
An agency of the Department of Health and Human Services, CDC provides health information and environmental safety warnings to travelers. Links to other centers, institutes, and offices are included. - United States Immigration & Naturalization Service
Provides information to immigration and naturalization laws in the United States and introduces their various services available for foreign-born persons. The Immigration and Naturalization Service has become part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. - VISALAW.COM
This is the immigration law portal that provides numerous links to immigration resources on the web.
Currency Exchange
- OANDA, The Currency Site
Features a multi-lingual Foreign Exchange Currency Converter to convert any amount with the latest exchange rates. Search engine for historical currency table is also available. - Custom House Currency Exchange
The home site of a Canadian foreign exchange brokerage house that gives daily exchange rates and many other many other foreign exchanges services.
Country Information and Maps
- World Atlas
Consists of beautiful graphic maps of numerous countries. - World Factbook
Published by the Central Intelligence Agency, this is an online version gives maps and profiles of countries.
Time Zone
- World Time Zones
Provided by the Time Service Department, U.S. Naval Observatory. This site does not only show the time zones for each country, it also explains about time zones and the U.S. law on standard time zones. - Swissinfo: Local Times Around the World
A guide to the Daylight Savings Times of the countries of the world. Well organized; arranged by continents.
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