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Global Issues (Gale In Context) This link opens in a new window
Focuses on broad issues, such as war, genocide, terrorism, human rights, poverty, famine, globalization, world trade, nuclear proliferation, and global warming.

Offers 250 different country topic pages and more than 400 Issue pages
International Newsstream This link opens in a new window
Information and news from more than 660 of the world's top newspapers.
Transparent Language This link opens in a new window
Learn a new language or build language skills in over 110 languages. Includes American Sign Language and English for foreign-language speakers.
CultureGrams This link opens in a new window
Provides primary source reference for concise, reliable, and up-to-date cultural information on the countries of the world.

Global Learning at Central Piedmont
Information on global learning and study abroad opportunities available at Central Piedmont.
Study Abroad
Learn about study abroad opportunities at Central Piedmont.
NC Scholars of Global Distinction
Learn how to participate in the NC Scholars of Global Distinction Program.
360 Global Learning
Virtual reality tours of foreign countries! Sign up with your Central Piedmont email address.
Global Perspectives through the Narratives of Ireland
A free certificate program designed to enhance global learning and cultural competency through exploring the culture and stories from Ireland. Sign up with your Central Piedmont email.

CIA World Factbook
NationMaster
Website compiling data and statistics on countries across the globe.
World Bank Data Portal
Data and statistics maintained by the World Bank.