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National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Iran

For Students 3rd - 8th
Welcome to Iran! Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included.
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New York Times

New York Times: Jordan News

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This site provides a concise overview of Jordan's history as well as links to a collection of news articles published about the country that date back to 1865. Links to articles about unrest in the Arab...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Country Study: Saudi Arabi

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive look at the country of Saudi Arabia. This page is a list of links to in-depth information pertaining to Saudi Arabia's history, economy, geography, government, people, and national security.
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Post Vietnam Foreign Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses U.S. foreign policy after Vietnam encompassed every corner of the globe as Presidents Ford and Carter attempted to work with countries in Eastern Europe, Latin American and the Middle East.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Jews of Algeria Settlements

For Students 9th - 10th
The Jews of Algeria are a very diverse cultural group, owing in part to Algeria's turbulent history. Now they constitute the most Westernized Jewish community originating from North Africa and are established mostly in France. Less than...
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Choices Program, Brown University

The Choices Program: History and Current Events

For Students 9th - 10th
This page engages students in international issues. Curricular resources and instructional programs bring international public policy to life. Students engage in research and high-level thinking activities that revolve around what is in...
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Digital History

Digital History: Foreign Policy Triumphs

For Students 9th - 10th
The Camp David Accords and the Panama Canal Treaty are two of Jimmy Carter's foreign policy achievements are discussed in this web-article.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Arabia

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated encyclopedia entry defines and investigates the people of Arabia with links to related content and a timeline of historical facts.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Jordan O Logy Card

For Students 9th - 10th
Flip over this interactive OLogy card to find fast facts, questions and answers, and similar bite-size pieces of information about Jordan.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: The Partition Plan

For Students 9th - 10th
The background for creating a plan to partition Palestine, as well as the details of the plan itself and its effects are discussed.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Statement by the Arab League States

For Students 9th - 10th
Arab statement after the state of Israel was announced includes declarations and demands.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Tsimihety

For Students 9th - 10th
The term "Tsimihety" usually refers to one of the eighteen or twenty tribes or ethnic groups of the Republic of Madagascar; however, Tsimihety possess neither political unity nor an ideology of unity. They are best described as an...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Teda

For Students 9th - 10th
The Teda inhabit the Tibesti Massif, in northern Chad. They are generally considered to be part of a larger grouping of people known as "Tebu," "Tebou," "Tibbu," or "Toubou." Patterns of growth, intraethnic differentiation, and migration...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Afar

For Students 9th - 10th
The Afar occupy an area of Djibouti and northeastern Ethiopia, sometimes called the Afar Triangle. There is a long history of hostility between the Afar and the surrounding groups; the Afar are often considered fierce and warlike. The...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Israel

For Students 9th - 10th
A great destination guide that takes you on a virtual trip to the Middle Eastern state of Israel. Find general information on its culture, people, environment, geography, economy, and government. There are numerous links available that...
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Bahrain: Introduction

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

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Kuwait: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the Middle Eastern country of Kuwait.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Lebanon: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the Middle Eastern country of Lebanon.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Qatar

For Students 9th - 10th
Useful guide to a country profile of the Middle Eastern nation of Qatar featuring background details and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Kuwait

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents a travel guide and country profile for Kuwait including a background overview and numerous links to extensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, tourism, government,...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Cyprus

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting reference guide that takes you on a virtual trip to Cyprus. Background overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, news, tourism, economy, and government. There are numerous links available...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Jordan

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete destination guide and country profile of Jordan featuring a background overview, and numerous links to key information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, tourism, government,...
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PBS

Pbs: Islamic Biographies: Mohammad

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of short biographies on major figures in Islam and the Islamic world such as Muhammad, Saladin and others.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Oman

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a country profile of the Arab nation of Oman, background details, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and much more.