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Country reports

UK

Explore Local Statistics

This new local government statistics portal allows you to find, compare and visualise statistics about places in the UK. 

Nomis

Provided by Office for National Statistics, access statistics related to population, society and the labour market at national, regional and local levels. These include data from current and previous censuses.

World

CIA World Fact Book 

Not as comprehensive as Europa World Yearbook (see below) but includes a brief summary relating to each country.

Country Profiles

Full profiles provide an instant guide to history, politics and economic background of countries; from the BBC.

Europe

Europa World Year Book

Annual publication of two volumes that provide details of countries arranged alphabetically. Each section includes an introductory survey of general information (location, flag, currency), a synopsis of recent history, how the country is governed, economic affairs, social welfare and education. Tables of statistics include population, employment, and industry.

European Countries

Basic facts and figures together with maps of each EU Member State plus links to websites of national governments, ministries and tourist offices.

European Neighbourhood Policy

Website concerned with relations between the EU and its southern and eastern neighbours.

European Union in the World

Includes items on foreign policy, external trade, humanitarian aid, etc.

Politico 

Politico Europe is a Brussels based European affairs weekly newspaper. It provides commentary on many areas of European life.

Statistics & reports