Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet: Paraguay
Travel site provides geographical facts, stunning photographs and maps of Paraguay, plus notes on the culture, history, environment, and tourist attractions.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: The Monroe Doctrine: Origin and Early American Foreign Policy
In this Curriculum Unit, students will consider "The Monroe Doctrine: Origin and Early American Foreign Policy" in 4 Lessons. The unit also includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
World Facts US
World Facts: Rio De Janeiro
This resource is full of factual and historical information about the second largest city in Brazil. Describes the districts and areas of Rio de Janeiro including: Centro, Santa Teresa, Copacabana, Ipanema, Lagoa, Leblon, Barra, and Gavea.
World Facts US
World Facts: Bogota
Excellent overview of the history and attractions found in the city of Bogota, Colombia.
World Facts US
World Facts: Paraguay
Easy to use reference tool that is full of useful information on Paraguay covering topics such as history, geography, population, government, and economy.
World Facts US
World Facts: Suriname
Easy to use reference tool that is full of useful information on Suriname covering topics such as history, geography, population, government, and economy. Suriname is the smallest independent country on South America.
World Facts US
World Facts: Uruguay
Easy to use reference tool that is full of useful information on Uruguay covering topics such as history, geography, population, government, and economy.
World Facts US
World Facts: Venezuela
Easy to use reference tool that is full of useful information on Venezuela covering topics such as history, geography, population, government, and economy.
World Facts US
World Facts: Geography of Venezuela
Features detailed information about the topography, climate, and hydrography of Venezuela. Click on the link to take a look at the map.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Flags of South America
Test your knowledge over the flags of South American countries. Identify each flag, and check your answers at the end of the quiz.
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: South America: Countries Quiz
Try this interactive geography quiz which tests your knowledge about the countries of South America.
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographia.com: Chile History and Culture
A long description from Geographia.com with nice photos of both pre- and post-colonial Chile. Different cultural groups are also discussed.
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographia.com: Peru History and Culture
An informative summary of the history and culture of Peru. This site from Geographia.com explains primarily the pre-colonial cultures in Peru.
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographica.com: Adventure in Argentina
This site from Geographica.com contains information on a variety of parks in Argentina. A description of each follows the name of the park.
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographia: Latin America
This Geography portal to Latin America features maps, photos, and drawings relating to each country. Click on desired country icon to see related pages.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: South America
Offers an overview of the continent of South America, featuring information about politics, geography, and population statistics. Click on the name of a country to discover more details.
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographia: Venezuela
Provides extensive travel information about Venezuela including a vast array of historical and cultural details. Explore the landscape through a vivid photo journal.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Latin America
Article on Latin America that provides a great overview of the region. Discussions include history, religion, culture, links to information about each of the countries, and more.
AllRefer
All Refer Reference: Uruguay: Background & Profile
Comprehensive set of links for learning about the South American country of Uruguay. Included is information about geography, culture, government, and the economy of Uruguay. Also provides links to a map and flag.
AllRefer
All Refer Reference: Paraguay: Background & Profile
Explore the South American country of Paraguay through this appealing site that furnishes facts about Paraguay's geography, culture, economy, and government. Includes a map.
AllRefer
All Refer Reference: Guyana: Background & Profile
A tremendous amount of information about Guyana in an easy-to-follow format. Topics include geography, people, government, economy, military, flag, and more.
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All Refer Reference: Suriname: Introduction & Country Profile
Good resource for studying about the South American country of Suriname. Learn meaningful facts about its geography, culture, economy, government, and more. You can view a map and a flag, too.
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All Refer Reference: French Guiana: Introduction & Country Profile
Presented is a guide to extensive information about the economy, geography, people, government, and military of French Guiana.
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All Refer: Reference: Colombia: Introduction & Country Profile
Profiled here is the South American country of Columbia. Basic facts are furnished for topics that include: geography, economy, government, people, military, history, and a map.