Geographyiq
Geography Iq
Detailed geographical information on any country is available at this site. Within the World Map section, you can get facts and figures about each country's geography, demographics, government, political system, flags, historical and...
The Guardian
Guardian: World News: How Well Do You Really Know Your Country?
This interactive article engages readings in a series of questions about statistics about a chosen country. Students will predict a statistical answer and receive immediate answers relative to their accuracy. Students will also be able...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Games People Play
Students will learn about other cultures through playing games.
Utah Education Network
Uen: The World Game
Play the World Game to become familiar with continents, oceans, countries, and states.
Geographyiq
Geography Iq: World Map
Online world atlas allows you to click on one of the continents or regions in the map to learn more about the countries and territories for the selected continent or region.
Latimer Clarke Corporation
Altapedia Online: World Map Resources
Features downloadable World Political and Physical Maps that include country names, country borders, ocean features, island names, and lat/long graticules. Clicking on any part of the map enlarges it.
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.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Kyrgyzstan
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Kyrgyzstan, 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: Kuwait
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Kuwait, 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: Dominica
Provides an overview of Dominica, 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: Costa Rica
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Costa Rica, 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: Canada
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Canada, 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.
Other
Creating a Family History
What do you know about creating a family history? This site offers a complete lesson plan for developing a sense of how your own family history fits into the bigger picture of the world's history.
United Nations
United Nations Cyberschoolbus: Pais a Un Vistazo
Country information at-a-glance from the UN's site for children. In Spanish. Select a country to see its location, major cities, population statistics, links to country newspapers, UN mission contact information, and economic, health,...
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Ghana
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Ghana's geography, nature, history, people and culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its African location.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Guatemala
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Guatemala's geography, nature, history, people and culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its Central American location and a video of a bat falcon, a resident...
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Israel
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Israel's geography, nature, history, people and culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its Middle East location.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: The Netherlands
Click-through facts-and-photo file about the geography, nature, history, people, culture, and government of the Netherlands. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its European location on the western coast of the continent.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Turkey
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Turkey's geography, nature, history, people and culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its European location and a video on the Turkish city of Istanbul.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Greece
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Greece's geography, nature, history, people and culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its European location and a video about the Parthenon, an ancient temple built...
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: Morocco
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Morocco's geography, nature, history, people and culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its North African location and a video about a daily festival of sights and...
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Tanzania
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Tanzania's geography, nature, history, people, culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its African location and a video that describes the lives of giraffes that live...