Country Profiles

Country profiles provide a quick guide to the history, politics and economic background of Asian and Asia-Pacific countries. To read, select a country below or from the left navigation menu.

Tuvalu Tuvalu is made up of nine small, low-lying islands in the South Pacific. more	Uzbekistan Uzbekistan's political and economic systems hinder its potential for success. more
Vanuatu Vanuatu's 82 islands are covered with mountains and tropical rainforests. more	Vietnam Vietnam boasts one of the fastest-growing economies in southeast Asia. more