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Oxfam

Oxfam: India

For Students 9th - 10th
An international aid agency to eradicate poverty presents information on its efforts in India as well as general facts and information about the people and geography of India.
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Oxfam

Oxfam: Pakistan

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource presents information on efforts in Pakistan as well as facts and information about the people and geography of Pakistan.
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Mongolia

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough look at Mongolia from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
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The Commonwealth

Commonwealth Secretariat: Trinidad & Tobago

For Students 9th - 10th
The Commonwealth Secretariat offers a country profile of Trinidad & Tobago with information on its geography, society, economy, history, constitution, and politics. Includes a map and image of the flag.
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Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Somalia

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

Nations Online: Switzerland

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a virtual destination guide and profile of the alpine nation of Switzerland, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population,...
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University College London

University College London: Internet Resources on Romania

For Students 9th - 10th
Any research on Romania will not be complete unless you visit this site. Included are links to historical sites, culture and society sites, and government sites.
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough look at Egypt from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990s.
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Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Greenland

For Students 9th - 10th
This profile provides a comprehensive overview of Greenland's history, culture, society, geography, economy, and government.
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University College London

University College London: Internet Resources on Hungary

For Students 9th - 10th
A site from the SSEES Library that gives a complete overview of Hungary. Links include government and official information, election info, culture and society, and history. A great resource about Hungary.
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University College London

University College London: Internet Resources on Croatia

For Students 9th - 10th
All the information you need about Croatia can be found here. Links include such subjects as culture and society, government, and economics.
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University College London

University College London: Internet Resources on Russia and the Cis

For Students 9th - 10th
An outstanding site that gives a complete look at Russia. Links to information about the culture, society, history, language, government, elections, economics, and literature. Some sites are in Russian.
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The Commonwealth

Commonwealth Secretariat: Jamaica

For Students 9th - 10th
The Commonwealth Secretariat furnishes a country profile of Jamaica with information on its geography, society, economy, history, constitution, and politics. Includes a map and image of the flag.
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InterKnowledge Corp.

Geographia: Welcome to Chile

For Students 9th - 10th
A site containing colorful pictures and detailed information about Chile. Explore the history and culture of Chile while also learning about the geography and travel.
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Oxfam

Ofxam: Welcome to Spain (Guidebook and Virtual Tour)

For Students 9th - 10th
Developed in 2000-2001 to explore and celebrate the lives of people living in eight countries that lie along the prime meridian, this "welcome to Spain" guidebook and tour includes sections on Spain's history, geography, environment,...
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Oxfam

Cool Planet: Brazil

For Students 3rd - 8th
Travel to Brazil and discover information on its history, geography, people, and fun facts. Also, find out what Oxfam is doing to help the third of the population of people in this country that still live in poverty.
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Latimer Clarke Corporation

Atlapedia Online: Chile

For Students Pre-K - 1st
If you're doing a research paper on Chile, this is a great place to begin. Has information about the history, people, geography, climate, economy, and more. Click on the map image to get more details and an enlarged view.
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Oxfam

Oxfam: Afghanistan

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource presents information about their efforts to rid Afghanistan of poverty and an overview of facts and history on the central Asian nation.
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Hans Lohninger

Photo Globe: Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents many general country facts about Canada in a well organized chart form. Content includes: geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. This site is enriched by links...
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Read Works

Read Works: A Community of People

For Teachers K
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text explaining the meaning of the word "community." A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Canadian Museum of History

Canadian Museum of History: Maya Civilization

For Students 4th - 8th
Lots of information about many facets of the Maya civilization. Covers the history, people, geography, languages, cities, society, cosmology, the calendar, and lots more. Includes a glossary and a timeline.
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Other

Commonwealth Secretariat: Grenada

For Students 9th - 10th
The Commonwealth Secretariat offers a country profile of Grenada with information on its geography, society, economy, history, constitution, and politics. Includes a map and image of the flag.
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The Commonwealth

Commonwealth Secretariat: The Bahamas

For Students 9th - 10th
The Commonwealth Secretariat presents a country profile of the Bahamas with information on its geography, society, economy, history, constitution, and politics. Includes a map and image of the flag.
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The Commonwealth

Commonwealth Secretatiat: Guyana

For Students 9th - 10th
The Commonwealth Secretariat offers a country profile of Guyana with information on its geography, society, economy, history, constitution, and politics. Includes a map and image of the flag.