The World Factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities. Our Reference tab includes: maps of the major world regions, as well as Flags of the World, a Physical Map of the World, a Political Map of the World, a World Oceans map, and a Standard Time Zones of the World map.

370 economic variables over a 50 year period, actual and forecasted. Reports include comprehensive information such as GDP, import/export statistics, industry data, monetary indicators, liquidity metrics, and more.
Update frequency – Monthly
Coverage ‐ G20 Countries, 1980‐2030

Country‐focused financial conditions, techniques & regulations /Country‐focused 5‐year economic & business forecasts
Update frequency – Annual with quarterly updates /Monthly, Number available ‐ 20/40
Coverage – 40 countries (G20 plus top GDP countries, 90+ subjects

Provides detailed analysis of political and economic risk in over 200 countries, including SWOT reports and 10-year forecasts.

A directory of resources which allows you to find information ranging from culture and economic information to Trade Tutorials, Trade Law or even Statistical Data Sources.

Just as the SEC collects reports on American public companies many countries worldwide have similar registries. Gov.UK Company House Overseas Registries provides regularly updated links to registries by country.