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Tds: Namibia: Economy
Read about Namibia's attempts to diversify its economy to bring greater wealth to its citizens and decrease its dependence on South Africa. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Tds: Solomon Islands: Economy
A look at the need for rebuilding the economy of Solomon Islands. See what the country is doing and what still needs to be accomplished. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Tds: Swaziland: Economy
Read how Swaziland is attempting to expand its economy beyond agricultural products. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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South Pacific Organizer: New Caledonia
Answers the question, "Why would I want to visit New Caledonia" with advice on its history, geography and sites.
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International Ecotourism Society
Official site for the International Ecotourism Society. They define ecotourism as "responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and sustains the well-being of local people."
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Tds: Albania: Economy
A thorough accounting of Albania's economy with emphasis on its attempts to strengthen it over the past ten years. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Bremen Tourism: Bremen at a Glance
Brief introduction to the city, facts & figures, its history, culture, etc. The focus here is on sights and tourism generally.
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Planeta: Challenge of Ecotourism: A Call for Higher Standards
Article provides guidelines for ecotourism, definitions for nature-based tourism, current usage of ecotourism, , ten commandments on ecotourism, and more.
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Central america.com: Costa Rica: Switzerland of Central America
This website focuses on Costa Rica. It provides information about its history, culture, regions, population, weather, tourism, and more.
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Tds: Seychelles: Economy
The economy of Seychelles is robust. Find out what the basis of the economy is and how the government is trying to improve it. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Travelocity
With this resource, students can research international travel destinations around the world.
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Class Flow: Future of Mountains
[Free Registration/Login Required] A flipchart using ActiVote to present ten questions about mountains, their role in the tourist industry and about the life of the people who live in them.
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Class Flow: Mountain Environments
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using the mountain environment, students analyze the ways humans depend upon, adapt to, and affect the physical environment and explain how this physical characteristic provides opportunities for, or...
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Discover Hong Kong
A comprehensive site for visitors to Hong Kong, virtual or real. Visit the Interactive Gallery to see videos or photos, read your Chinese horoscope, listen to the sounds of a Hong Kong marketplace. Learn about Chinese cuisine (you'll...
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La Prensa Web
A major paper of Panama City presents this informative guide (in Spanish) to the most important tourist spots in the country of Panama. It also includes information on folklore and outdoor activities.
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Stadt Augsburg
Entirely different by way of scope and detail from its "English counterpart," which is but a small section of the larger whole, this site provides a wealth of information about all aspects of city life--from government to school to...