National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Iceland
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Iceland's geography, nature, history, people and culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its European location.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Switzerland
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Switzerland's geography, nature, history, people and culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its European location.
PurposeGames
Purpose Games: Can You Pick the Countries of Europe?
44 question geoquiz tests players knowledge of the location of European countries.
World Atlas
World Atlas: Europe
A comprehensive guide to Europe including a variety of maps, statistics, facts, and information on history, geography, flags, symbols, travel, and much more.
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Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust: Jersey Zoo
Jersey Zoo is the headquarters for the Jersey Wildlife Preservation Trust near St. Helier, Channel Islands. This site contains information about the animals, the park, and the activities outside of the park.
European Union
Europa: The History of the European Union
A handy chronology of the European Union from the years 1946 to 2000. Click on the year you're interested in for more information.
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Courrier International
Courrier International is a weekly magazine devoted to presenting the news from diverse perspectives. This site offers brief news from around the world, plus a theme from an international perspective.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Liechtenstein
Features a broad country profile of the tiny European nation of Liechtenstein, background details, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Switzerland
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,...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Luxembourg
A great reference source for getting a country profile of the little European nation of Luxembourg. Offers background details, and numerous links to key information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: France
BBC News features a general summary of the European country of France. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, recent news articles, videos,...
New York Times
New York Times: Europe
[Free Registration/Login Required] The New York Times covers the latest news, issues, and events in Europe, the UK and Ireland today.
Council of Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations: Sarkozy's Europe Is Good for Obama
Article discussing how French President Nicolas Sarkozy's leadership of the European Union was perceived by the United States, with speculation about how the new Czech leadership of the Eu will change things. [Date of Article: January...
Read Works
Read Works: Our World
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read facts about seven continents. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in classifying and categorizing.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Ukraine
An extensive overview of Europe's second largest country, Ukraine, focusing on history, current information, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, recent news stories, and related...
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Liechtenstein
The BBC features an overview of the tiny European country of Liechtenstein including key facts, historical background, information on political leaders and the news media, and a timeline of key events. Also provides links to recent news...
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Luxembourg
BBC News provides a broad review of the European country of Luxembourg, known for its banking and as a tax haven. Includes a brief history, current information, profile of leaders, timeline of key events, and description of local media....
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L'humanite
The official paper of the French communist party, l'Humanite offers a selective view of French news (mostly social and political news). It opens with an op-ed column. Excellent to contrast with Le Figaro (the Conservative paper).
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L'humanite
The official paper of the French communist party, l'Humanite offers a selective view of French news (mostly social and political news). It opens with an op-ed column. Excellent to contrast with Le Figaro (the Conservative paper).
Other
Rhein Neckar Zeitung Heidelberg (Rnz)
RNZ is a local area newspaper serving the city of Heidelberg, Germany. Content includes local, regional, and national news, as well as political and economics coverage, sports, culture, science, health, and more. Written in German.
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Rhein Neckar Zeitung Heidelberg (Rnz)
RNZ is a local area newspaper serving the city of Heidelberg, Germany. Content includes local, regional, and national news, as well as political and economics coverage, sports, culture, science, health, and more. Written in German.
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Diari D'andorra
Diari d'Andorra is a daily newspaper, published in Andorra la Vella, Andorra, serving the country as a whole. The paper, available in PDF format only, provides local, national, and international news, sports, and more. Written in Catalan.