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Browse Table of Contents of Country Studies
Countries 100 Percent Pure New Zealand- http://www.purenz.com/ Sponsored by the New Zealand Tourism Board, this site provides basic tourism information for this land of mountains, fjords, coastlines, and sheep. Also includes information on the geography and history of this island country.
All About Belgium- http://belgium.fgov.be/abtb/en_abtb.htm Belgium is situated in the west of Europe, bordered to the north by the Netherlands, to the east by Germany and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and to the south and the west by France. Although its surface area of 32,545 km2 makes it a small country, its location has made it the economic and urban nerve centre of Europe.
Argentine: El Sur del Sur- http://www.surdelsur.com/indexingles.html Site produced by a company that has information about Argentina\'s history, cultural identity, economics, geography, provinces, and flora and fauna. Lots of pictures & some animations.
Bahamas Tourist Guide- http://www.bahamas.com/ Between the "poles" of Grand Bahama and Great Inagua are 23 inhabited islands and thousands of unpopulated islets and cays (pronounced "keys"). Cosmopolitan Nassau, once ruled by pirates, seems a world away from the desert-like wildlife sanctuary of Inagua. On many of the islands, tiny villages seem lifted from the Massachusetts coast and set down amongst palms and pines and iridescent sands.
Belize Virtual Guide- http://www.belizeexplorer.com/ Belize, the small Caribbean/Central American country with the longest barrier reef in the Northern Hemisphere; Belize, with over 60% of its land still covered by tropical forests; Belize, the center of the once powerful Mayan civilization.
Bolivia : Virtual Field Trip- http://www.care.org/virtual_trip/bolivia/ One of the poorest countries in the Western Hemisphere, Bolivia has also had a turbulent history, experiencing numerous changes in government. After a military coup led by General Garcia Meza in 1980, democracy was restored in 1984. While political turbulence had taken a toll on the economy, in 1985 a stabilization and adjustment program was begun.
Cape Verde Page- http://www.sas.upenn.edu/African_Studies/Country_Specific/C_Verde.html Flag, factsheet, maps and statistics about Cape Verde.
Cape Verde- http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/world/A0810297.html Includes information on the land and people, the economy, government and history.
The Caribbean in the Virtual Classroom- http://www.mrdowling.com/710caribbean.html Things you shoudl know about the Caribbean with lots of links to more information. Includes sections on Pirates, Voodoo and Santaria, Puerto Rico, and Haiti,
Chile - Spotlight on- http://www.localaccess.com/chappell/chile/ Very extensive resource about all aspects of Chilean history and culture.
Costa Rica- http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/cs.html Overview of the geography, government structure, economy, population, defense system, and infrastructure, prepared annually by the Central Intelligence Agency. Includes a map and a reproduction of the flag. From the CIA World Factbook.
Countries- http://www.metronet.lib.mi.us/CANT/YOUTH/country.html A simple list of links to Internet sites on different countries of the world, arranged by country name.
Country Library- http://www.tradeport.org/ts/countries/ Business and trade information on all the countries of the world. Although the focus is on trade, general background notes are given for each nation. Arranged by continent and by name.
The Cuban Experience- http://library.thinkquest.org/18355/ The Cuban Experience is a comprehensive guide to Cuba. As such, it features information pertinent to many of the island\'s different aspects. To ensure that the site\'s contents are maximally accessible, we have organized them into the following sections.
Cultural Connections- http://library.thinkquest.org/50055/ Cultural Connections is an interactive, educational program that was designed by teachers to be a resource for learning about countries and cultures. The website and accompanying materials have been designed for the elementary classroom, but can be adapted for use with other ages and abilities.
Destination El Salvador- http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/central_america/el_salvador/ El Salvador\'s name still evokes images of the brutal civil war fought throughout the 1980s in the tangle of mountains and farmlands that quilt the smallest country in Central America. The war, however, is over and the most turbulent aspect of El Salvador today is thankfully just its volcanic landscape.
Dominican Republic- http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/dr.html Get information on the people, geography, government, economy, and much more from the CIA World Factbook.
E-Conflict World Encyclopedia & Simulation- http://www.emulateme.com/ 1,400 pages of content intended to Eradicate Conflict by increasing cultural awareness. Includes: Anthems, Flags, Maps, Weather, News and the Nations of the World.
El Salvador- http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/es.html El Salvador achieved independence from Spain in 1821 and from the Central American Federation in 1839. A 12-year civil war, which cost the lives of some 75,000 people, was brought to a close in 1992 when the government and leftist rebels signed a treaty that provided for military and political reforms.
Embassy of Venezuela- http://www.embavenez-us.org/ Information about Venezuela from their embassy in Washington, D.C. Includes information on government, politics, culture, economy, tourism, and more.
Embassy Page- http://www.embpage.org/ An Internet resource guide to embassies of countries around the world. Keeping our scope limited to "official" Embassy and Consulate links allows us to keep "The Embassy Page" comprehensive and up-to-date. On occasion, we may add a link to an unofficial resource because of the high quality of its information or because it is the only resource available.
Evan\'s Ecuador- http://www.discovergalapagos.com/evan/ Join Evan on his journey to Ecuador. He will be your guide through the Andes Mountains, to the enchanted Galapagos Islands, and into the Amazon Rainforest.Evan is a 5 year old boy from Canada. In February and March of 1998, he travelled with his father on a four week vacation to South America. This is Evan\'s story of his special journey.
Geographic Learning Site- http://geography.state.gov/htmls/plugin.html We hope you\'ll find this site fun and educational. You\'ll learn all about the U.S. Department of State: the interesting countries where U.S. Diplomats work; places where the Secretary of State travels; geographic Hot Spots and Cool Sites; international affairs and important international issues; and more!
Gibraltar - CIA World Factbook- http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/gi.html Extensive information on the people, economy, history, government, and life in Gibraltar. Includes a great map.
Gibraltar Home Page- http://www.gibraltar.gi/ Here you will find information about the history, politics, wildlife of Gibraltar, as well as things to do and see.
Global Gazette- http://library.thinkquest.org/18802/ The Global Gazette is an international newspaper focusing on culture. It has been created by three girls who live in Norway, The United States and Hong Kong, China. Within the cultural newspaper you will find information about traditions, sports, governments, special symbols, arts & music, norms and everyday life in the United States, Norway, and China .
Guatemala- http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/gt.html Guatemala - Information on the people, geography, government, economy, and much more from the CIA World Factbook.
Guide to Ukraine- http://ukraine.uazone.net/ Welcome to Guide to Ukraine! This page was originally created to provide reference information on Ukraine, such as maps, history, constitution text, Ukrainian culture materials etc. Now it\'s also a news service, that brings you latest news updates from different sources every day.
Hungary- http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/hu.html The CIA\'s world factbook site on the country of Hungary. Filled with facts and information on this Eastern European country.
Infonation- http://www.un.org/Pubs/CyberSchoolBus/infonation/e_infonation.htm InfoNation is an easy-to-use, two-step database that allows you to view and compare the most up-to-date statistical data for the Member States of the United Nations.
International Data Base- http://www.census.gov/ipc/www/idbnew.html The International Data Base (IDB) is a computerized data bank containing statistical tables of demographic and socio-economic data for all countries of the world.
Iranian Cultural & Information Center- http://persia.org/front.html This site, begun at Stanford University, provides detailed information about the country of Iran.
Kathmandu Portfolio- http://www.asianart.com/exhibitions/cohen/index.html A very nice exhibition of photos from Kathmandu, taken by Ira Kohen from 1970-1974. Some nice description accompanies the photographs.
Kenyaweb - Kenya\'s Definative Internet Resource- http://www.kenyaweb.com/ The definitive information guide on Kenya." Includes sections on government, business, economy, people, sports, education, land, history, and agencies.
Library of Congress Country Studies- http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/cshome.html A continuing series of books prepared by the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress under the Country Studies/Area Handbook Program sponsored by the Department of the Army. This online series presently contains studies of 85 countries. Now includes photos.
Lichtenstein- http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/ls.html CIA World Factbook describes the geography, economy, and government of Lichtenstein.
National Anthems of the World- http://www.emulateme.com/anthems/ National anthems are in MIDI file format. Enjoy the anthems, but do not copy them.
Nigeria- http://www.mrdowling.com/611-nigeria.html Geographic and political information about Africa\'s most populated nation.
Oman- http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/mu.html Thanks to the CIA World Factbook, this site provides information on Oman: geography, people, government, economy, communication, transportation, military, and transnational issues.
Orientation: the regional search directory- http://www.orientation.com/ This is a great directory of information about Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Latin America, organized by subject. Find resources on arts and activities, business and trade, events past and present, facts and information, ideas and institutions, people and cultures, science and technology, and travel and exploration.
The Republic of Turkey- http://www.turkey.org/intro.html All kinds of information about Turkey, including a lot about different aspects of Turkish culture. Check out the puppets and stories in the Turkish Culture section.
South America in the Virtual Classroom- http://www.mrdowling.com/711mexico.html Things to know about South America with lots of links to more information. Includes a chart with facts about the nations of South America.
Sultanate Of Oman - Ministry Of Information- http://www.omanet.com/ Learn all about Oman\'s history, culture, geography, tourism, commerce and other useful information. This site also includes a great photo gallery!
Trinidad and Tobago- http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/td.html Get information from the CIA World Fact Book about this Caribbean nation.
Tropicality- http://www.ontheline.org.uk/schools/tropicality/home.htm What would it be like to be in this country? What can you see in this picture? Can you imagine what it feels like to be here? This activity will take you on a journey to a mystery, tropical destination.
U.S. Virgin Islands Tourist Guide- http://www.usvi.net/usvi/ The United States Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, St. Croix, and St. John, is the most popular tourist destination in the Caribbean. Our long standing, enviable international reputation is not solely based on our pristine beaches, warm weather, and crystal-clear waters -- we\'re also the most culturally diverse, ethnically rich, and artistically vibrant society in the tropics.
Ukraine- http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/up.html Get basic information about this country from the CIA World Fact Book.
US State Department - Services - Background Notes- http://www.state.gov/www/background_notes/ U.S. Department of State provides Background Notes now online for each country in the world.
Vietnam : A Children\'s Guide- http://www2.lhric.org/pocantico/vietnam/vietnam.htm Our second grade class has been reading about Vietnam. We have done a great deal of research about this beautiful country on the other side of the world. We have also learned about schools in Vietnam. We have created a picture book about Vietnam. Take our quiz and see how much you know about Vietnam! Try our webquest, too!
Virtual Bangladesh- http://www.virtualbangladesh.com/ Virtual Bangladesh is an award winning site about the beautiful nation of Bangladesh. Here, one will find almost everything there is to know about Bangladesh. From the history and geography of Bangladesh, to her culture, language and literature. From images and sounds that describe the beauty of Bangladesh to esoteric facts. Come in and be charmed by the beauty that is Bangladesh. Once you come on in, you\'ll want to visit Bangladesh over and over again.
Virtual Field Trip : Mali- http://www.care.org/virtual_trip/mali/ Modern-day Mali evolved out of a long, illustrious history of vast and culturally rich empires centered around the lush inland delta of the Niger River. At its peak, the medieval Mali empire was the one of the world\'s chief gold suppliers. Tombouctou, gateway to the Sahara Desert, was a renowned center for trade, culture and Islamic learning.
Virtual Galapagos- http://www.terraquest.com/galapagos/ During the spring of 1996, TerraQuest undertook an extraordinary journey through wildlife and adventure, and posted it here on the World Wide Web as it happened. You can fully explore the natural and human history of Ecuador and the Galpagos through the links below.
Virtual Journey of Algeria- http://www.ontheline.org.uk/explore/journey/algeria/alindex.htm Explore Algeria and discover a fascinating country full of contrasts. This virtual journey aims to explore the positive aspects of life in Algeria. The country has much to offer, despite the conflict that continues to rage within its borders.
Virtual Journey of Burkina Faso- http://www.ontheline.org.uk/explore/journey/burkina/bfindex.htm In this virtual journey you can experience the Burkinab culture, cuisine, and music scene. Click on the buttons to find out about the subject of your choice, or go to the guide book, where you can find background information and facts and figures on Burkina Faso.
Virtual Journey of Ghana- http://www.ontheline.org.uk/explore/journey/ghana/ghandex.htm Take a journey through Ghana, and experience the culture, the cuisine, and the colours of a country steeped in ancient traditions. Take a peek into a typical Ghanaian village, travel back in time and discover the history of chocolate, and learn about Ghana\'s music scene.
Virtual Journey of Mali- http://www.ontheline.org.uk/explore/journey/mali/malindex.htm Mali is probably the only country that can boast two famous citizens with the same name: Salif Keita. Their talents, however, are very different. Find out more as you explore. As you travel, youll discover whats happening in Mali in 2002 and why everyone there is so excited, and if you get hungry, dont worry, well tell you how to rustle up some sesame sticks as a sweet treat.
Virtual Journey of Togo- http://www.ontheline.org.uk/explore/journey/togo/toindex.htm One of the smallest countries in West Africa, never more than 120km wide at any point, Togo is a long narrow country stretching up from the lively maritime region on the Gulf of Guinea to the hot, dry savannahs of the remote North-west.
WTech Gateway : Linking the World- http://www.wtech.co.uk/ Detailed, interesting information on over 40 major countries, with over 1800 links to external sites, all checked for content. |
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