Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: George Marshall
This is a brief but informative piece on George C. Marshall - creator of the Marshall Plan. Includes pictures of most of the world players at the time. Describes his role in formulating the Marshall Plan.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Belgium
Features a country profile of the European nation of Belgium, background overview, and numerous links to extensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, tourism, government, and...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Pitcairn Islands
Offers a virtual destination guide and country profile of the Pitcairn Islands in the Pacific Ocean, background details, and numerous links to key information on the islands' culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population,...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Saint Pierre and Miguelon (France)
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Miguelon (France), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Jersey (United Kingdom)
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Jersey (United Kingdom), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Difference Between the United Kingdom, Great Britain & England
Though the names United Kingdom, Great Britain and England are often used interchangeably, they all have different meanings. To clear up the confusion, CGP Grey explains the differences between the three.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Afrikaners
The Afrikaners are descendants, to a great extent, of Dutch, German, and French Huguenot settlers, and, to a lesser extent, of English, Scottish, Irish, and other settlers of South Africa. The Dutch language of the first White settlers...
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Belgium: Introduction
Complete guide to the statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the Western European country of Belgium.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Germany: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Germany in Western Europe.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: France: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of France in Western Europe.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Italy: Introduction
Provides statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for Italy located in Southern Europe.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Ireland: Introduction
Provides statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for Ireland located in Western Europe.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Luxembourg: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Luxembourg in western Europe.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Netherlands: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of the Netherlands in Western Europe.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Liechtenstein: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the island nation of Liechtenstein in Central Europe.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Malta: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Malta in southern Europe.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: United Kingdom: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the island country of the United Kingdom in Western Europe.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Switzerland: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Switzerland in Central Europe.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Western and Central Europe Chronology: Burgundians
Article details the history of the Burgundians around the 500s.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Western and Central Europe Chronology
A very quick look at the chronology of Western European civilization from the Ancient Period to the Global Period.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Austria
On this site, learn about Austria's history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: San Marino
Learn about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of San Marino on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Switzerland
Kids learn about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Switzerland on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: France
Visit this website to get some information about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of France.