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Etc: Maps Etc: Comparative Areas of the United States and Other Countries, 1872
A map from 1872 of the United States used to illustrate the comparative area sizes of the states to other countries in the world. The map shows state and territory boundaries at the time (Dakota, Montana, Washington, Idaho, Wyoming,...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: A Babylonian Map of the World
A tablet of dark brown clay, much injured, dating from the 8th or 7th century B.C. The two large concentric circles indicate the ocean, or, as it is called in the cuneiform writing between the circles, the 'Briny Flood.' Beyond the ocean...
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Bangladesh: Country Environmental Analysis
See the development challenges Bangladesh faces and the way the World Bank is assisting the country. There is also a brief summary of the various functions and organization of The World Bank as well as an overview of how priorities are...
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[Country Map of Greenland]
The World Rover provides selected CIA World Factbook statistics about Greenland as well as a map and flag.
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Puppetry Traditions Around the World
Discover how puppetry differs around the world. Follow the links to over 10 countries and see traditions of making, viewing, and using puppets in different cultures.
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Unesco: Senegal: Bassari Country: Bassari, Fula and Bedik Cultural Landscapes
The site, located in south-east Senegal, includes three geographical areas: the Bassari-Salemata area, the Bedik-Bandafassi area and the Fula-Dindefello area, each with its specific morphological traits. The Bassari, Fula and Bedik...
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Map of Canada
The BBC provides many great facts about the second largest country in the world, Canada.. You can listen to the national anthem, learn about its leader, view a timeline of key events, and link to national media agencies.
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Canadian Pm: Conservative Leader Stephen Harper
The BBC provides many great facts about the second largest country in the world, Canada.. You can listen to the national anthem, learn about its leader, view a timeline of key events, and link to national media agencies.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Russia Flag
The national flag of Russia, the largest country in the world by land area.
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Unesco: Germany: Hanseatic City of Lubeck
Lubeck - the former capital and Queen City of the Hanseatic League - was founded in the 12th century and prospered until the 16th century as the major trading centre for northern Europe. It has remained a centre for maritime commerce to...
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Unesco: Canada: Waterton Glacier International Peace Park
In 1932 Waterton Lakes National Park (Alberta, Canada) was combined with the Glacier National Park (Montana, United States) to form the world's first International Peace Park. Situated on the border between the two countries and offering...
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Unesco: Mexico: Historic Town of Guanajuato and Adjacent Mines
Founded by the Spanish in the early 16th century, Guanajuato became the world's leading silver-extraction centre in the 18th century. This past can be seen in its 'subterranean streets' and the 'Boca del Inferno', a mineshaft that...
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Unesco: Finland: Petajavesi Old Church
Petajavesi Old Church, in central Finland, was built of logs between 1763 and 1765. This Lutheran country church is a typical example of an architectural tradition that is unique to eastern Scandinavia. It combines the Renaissance...
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Unesco: United States of America: Olympic National Park
Located in the north-west of Washington State, Olympic National Park is renowned for the diversity of its ecosystems. Glacier-clad peaks interspersed with extensive alpine meadows are surrounded by an extensive old growth forest, among...
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Unesco: Netherlands: Defence Line of Amsterdam
Extending 135 km around the city of Amsterdam, this defence line (built between 1883 and 1920) is the only example of a fortification based on the principle of controlling the waters. Since the 16th century, the people of the Netherlands...
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Unesco: China: Kaiping Diaolou and Villages
Kaiping Diaolou and Villages feature the Diaolou, multi-storeyed defensive village houses in Kaiping, which display a complex and flamboyant fusion of Chinese and Western structural and decorative forms. They reflect the significant role...
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Unesco: Switzerland: Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona
The Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona in the north-eastern part of the country covers a mountainous area of 32,850 ha which features seven peaks that rise above 3,000 m. The area displays an exceptional example of mountain building through...
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Unesco: Iran: Armenian Monastic Ensembles of Iran
The Armenian Monastic Ensembles of Iran, in the north-west of the country, consists of three monastic ensembles of the Armenian Christian faith: St Thaddeus and St Stepanos and the Chapel of Dzordzor. These edifices - the oldest of...
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Boy With Broken Bicycle in Nairobi's Kibera Slum
Outlines the problems of the urban populations in Subsaharan African countries. Examines why the people move into these communities and why they get stuck there.
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Bbc: Report Reveals Global Slum Crisis
Outlines the problems of the urban populations in Subsaharan African countries. Examines why the people move into these communities and why they get stuck there.
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Bbc: Global Nuclear Powers
An interactive map which shows every country that has nuclear weapons, has programs to gain nuclear weapons, had nuclear weapon programs, or is suspected of having a nuclear weapon. Click on a country for a description of that country...
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Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Georgia
Learn about religion in the Western Asian country of Georgia, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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Kazakhstan Political Map
Check out this great satellite image of Kazakhstan from Google Earth. Scroll past the informative political map to see the image. There is more information about the country below the satellite map.
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Geology.com: Kazakhstan Map Kazakhstan Satellite Image
Check out this great satellite image of Kazakhstan from Google Earth. Scroll past the informative political map to see the image. There is more information about the country below the satellite map.
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