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University of Texas at Austin

Lanic: Latin American Network Information Center

For Students 9th - 10th
Vast network of information from and about Latin America is provided. Major topic headings include countries, economy, education, government, humanities, science, social sciences, society and culture, recreation, media and communication,...
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Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes

Constituciones Hispanoamericanas

For Students 9th - 10th
Fascinating comparison of Spanish-speaking countries. Includes the flag and a general map of each country. Statistical data is provided for each country. Constitutional and government information is available for each country.
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Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes

Datos Estadisticos De Hispanoamerica

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource has a comparison of statistical data on all Spanish-speaking countries. Countries are compared and ranked according to land mass, population, population density, annual population growth, life expectancy, infant mortality...
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Other

Merco Press: Uruguay

For Students 9th - 10th
MercoPress is an "Independent news agency" concentrating on Mercosur (Common Market of the South) countries and includes in its area of influence the South Atlantic and insular territories. The particular site focuses on Uruguay, but...
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WorldNews Network

World News: Uruguay Media

For Students 9th - 10th
Headline news from Uruguay continuously updated. Links to news from other South And Latin American countries.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Education: My Wonderful World

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive map of the world in which students select a continent and begin exploring using online resources from the Smithsonian Institute.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Suriname

For Students 9th - 10th
Useful guide to a country profile of Suriname featuring background details and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, maps, and much...
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University of Texas at Austin

Perry Castaneda Library Map Collection: Venezuela Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides several country and city maps as they relate to Venezuela.
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The History Place

The History Place: The Vietnam War: Seeds of the Conflict, 1945 1960

For Students 9th - 10th
This detailed chronology of the Vietnam War is part of a four-segment timeline on the conflict published by the History Place, a privately operated online publication. The site focuses on the events and decisions that eventually led to...
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Other

Merco Press: News From Latin America and Mercosur

For Students 9th - 10th
The Merco Press, operating out of Montevideo, Uruguay, presents the top news stories originating out of the Mercosur countries (Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Bolivia) and the Falkland Islands.
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Climate Zone

Climate Zone: Climate of Argentina

For Students 9th - 10th
Tables for the different climate regions in Argentina show the average temperature, rainfall and snowfall in this South American country.
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Other

Map of Guyana

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a map of Guyana with an easy to understand synopsis of general information on the country.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Ecuador: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Ecuador in South America.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Chile: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides statistics, history, culture, economy, politics, and demographics for the country of Chili in South America.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Guyana: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete guide to the statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Guyana in South America.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Peru: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Peru in South America.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Paraguay: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Paraguay in South America.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Uruguay: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the country of Uruguay in South America.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Venezuela: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the country of Venezuela in South America.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Suriname: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Suriname in Northern South America.
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AllRefer

All Refer Reference: Paraguay: Background & Profile

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the South American country of Paraguay through this appealing site that furnishes facts about Paraguay's geography, culture, economy, and government. Includes a map.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Argentina: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the South American country of Argentina.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Colombia: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete guide to the statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the South American country of Colombia.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Brazil: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete guide to the statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the South American country of Brazil.