Much like seeking out the relevant contact info for Embassies and Consulates, researching the particular country you wish to teach or live in, is vital to a safe and productive year abroad. After all, nobody is going to spoon-feed you everything you need and want to know about a certain region, country, language or people! That responsibility ultimately rests upon you! For specific info such as what teaching is like or what living in a certain country entails, please click the link below to see the descriptions and search for education, environment, economy, life, map, country profile, etc . Whether you are going to work or travel or do a bit of both, a few hours of research can save you a year's worth of headaches.

http://www.nationmaster.com/education.php