Living Abroad by Country

The number of Americans living abroad has steadily grown over the past decade, as more people have become interested in living abroad, exploring another language and culture, or finding an overseas job. According to recent estimates by the U.S. State Department, there are 6.6 million Americans living overseas, a little more than the entire population of the state of Massachusetts.

Faced with the numerous challenges of adapting to a new way of life in a foreign country, the best tool for expatriates is to be well informed about their host country and to know how to deal with the various aspects of moving abroad. This new Living Abroad section is intended to help you find in-depth information about over 50 countries and regions worldwide, as well as a plethora of resources that will help make your time abroad more successful and enjoyable. TransitionsAbroad.com provides country-specific resources and information on a variety of topics that are relevant to expatriates. Among them are information about economy and business, consulates, expatriate websites, blogs and discussion groups, as well as information about study, language courses, travel, news media, Internet access, health and safety, housing, and more. — Living Abroad editor Volker Poelzl.

Web editor's note: See the Lure of Living in Foreign Country for Volker's take on some of the top country choices to consider if you are seeking a (new) move abroad.