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Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Jamaica

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Jamaica. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It includes...
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US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: Jamaica

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers information on Jamaica's economy, government, history, and politics. (January 2012)
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: Us Relations With Jamaica

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Jamaica. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
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Lloyd Library and Museum: The Chocolate Connection: Hans Sloane and Jamaica

For Students 9th - 10th
Hans Sloane, born in 1660, was one of the first Europeans to promote the use of chocolate as a health remedy. A naturalist and a physician, he traveled widely, collecting medicinal plant specimens. His time in Jamaica, where he was...
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Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Jamaica

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about religion in Jamaica, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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Latimer Clarke Corporation

Atlapedia Online: Jamaica

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete profile of Jamaica including highlights on its geography, climate, people, modern history, economy, communications, and military. Click on the maps to enlarge them.
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Association of American Chambers of Commerce in Latin America

For Students 9th - 10th
The AACCLA promotes trade and investment between the United States and Latin America. Country-specific information and general NAFTA information are provided.
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Other

Embassy of Venezuela in Us: Simon Bolivar

For Students 3rd - 8th
The Embassy of Venezuela in the United States presents a detailed biographical essay on Simon Bolivar, from his early days and family life to his military days and role as a liberator.
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National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Rule, American Beginnings: 1492 1690

For Students 9th - 10th
Three documents reflecting official views of how to rule and regulate a successful colony in New France, Jamaica, and the Spanish Indies. Includes teacher reasources for framing discussion.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Guide to Black History: Joe Frazier

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Brittanica's Guide to Black History features Joe Frazier, an American world heavyweight boxing champion from February 16, 1970, when he knocked out Jimmy Ellis in five rounds in New York City, until January...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Germans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Germans. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note: Content...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Greeks

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Greeks. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note: Content is...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Grenadians

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Grenadians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Guyanans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Guyanans. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note: Content...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Hondurans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Hondurans. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note: Content...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Hungarians

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Hungarians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Gonds

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Gonds of India. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Rajputs

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Rajputs of India. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Irish

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Irish. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note: Content...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Asmat

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Asmat of Indonesia. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Indonesia

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief explanation of the different ethnic groups that make up the population of Indonesia.

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