http://www.nationmaster.com/ A central data source to graphically compare countries around the world.

http://www.oas.org/ The Organization of American States web site (news from all over the Americas).

http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html The World Factbook 2004

http://international.loc.gov/intld/intldlhome.html Global Gateway: World Culture and Resources (from the Library of Congress)

http://www.scspa.com/business/Business.asp South Carolina State Port Authority

http://www.sccommerce.com South Carolina Commerce

http://www/scwtc.org/ South Carolina World Trade Center

www.state.gov/travelandbusiness/ State Department's Travel and Business