The World Fact Book – brought to us by the CIA! This site is a good source for maps and flags.

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/index.html

Country Reports – focused on increasing cultural awareness. Go to “Cultures & Customs”

http://www.countryreports.org/

Food and Culture Resource – there is great information here for about 35 countries.

http://www.food-links.com/

The Global Destinations  – check out “what to eat” for your selected country

http://www.globalgourmet.com/destinations/

Geographic.org – Select your country from the vast list in country profiles listing.

http://www.theodora.com/wfb/abc_world_fact_book.html

Ethnic Foods – From the Cyber-Kitchen, this is a site with useful links for the foods of many countries.

http://www.cyber-kitchen.com/index/html/gp11.html

Diner’s Digest – There are a limited number of countries at this site but the overview is good for the countries listed.

http://www.cuisinenet.com/glossary/contents.html