Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: Canada: Provincial Capitals Quiz
Try this interactive geography quiz which tests your knowledge about the provincial capitals of Canada.
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Cities & Towns, American Beginnings: 1492 1690
Four accounts of the visits to and growth of colonial cities in Spanish, British, and French New World settlements that demonstrate why certain communities developed successfully.
Oswego City School District
Oswego City School District: The Commercial Revolution
Read here about the time in European history leading into the Renaissance. It is known as the Commercial Revolution, or the emergence of trade, capitalism and working class parties, and unions.
Scholastic
Scholastic History Mystery: How Cities Grow: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Students try to guess the mystery subject Carlotta Facts, the History Mystery Museum's professor, is studying. They read the clues, do some online and offline research, and then attempt to identify the game's mystery place, Buenos Aires,...
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Australian Capital Tourism: Visit Canberra
The homepage for the city of Canberra, Australia. Links are provided to information and events in Canberra.
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Just France: Paris
Paris is the capital city of France. Get acquainted with the history, culture, and people of this 'city of lights'.
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Denver.gov: Denver's History
Discover the history behind the capital city of Colorado. There is a timeline of important dates with additional in-depth history and facts about Denver's symbols and government.
Science Struck
Science Struck: List of Latin American Countries With Their Capitals
Presents a map and list of all the Latin American countries, along with their capitals, population, land area, and names of the largest cities. (Note: Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States, not a country on its own.)
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Encyber Pedia: Atlas
Gives several links to atlases online that contain information on capitals, cities, states, and countries.
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...
A&E Television
History.com: The States
Learn unique facts about each American state. You can also read a more in-depth history of each state, watch videos and play a game about all the states.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Holy See (Vatican City)
Learn about Vatican City on this website. Explore its history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population.
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Barcelona City Council: Barcelona
This site has information about Barcelona city. It includes exhibitions, conferences and events hightlights.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Is Urban Growth?
How were cities formed? This article explains the formation of cities starting from the neolithic revolution to current times. It addresses such topics as urbanization, suburban sprawl, and urban growth models.
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State Library of North Carolina: From Crossroads to Capital: History of Raleigh
A collection of maps, photographs, and historical documents that explore the growth of the city of Raleigh, North Carolina, from its earliest years onward.
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Scrapbookpages.com: The City of Nurnberg
This site from the Scrapbookpages.com provides information about Nurnberg, the unofficial capital of the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation. Famous people who lived and worked in Nurnberg (e.g., the artist Albrecht Durer) are...
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Colombia, South America
A vast array of information about the South American country of Colombia. Features facts about its flag, coat of arms, the capital city of Bogota, music, Colombian currency, a map, and a list of facts. Click on the link to listen to the...
Oxfam
Oxfam: Virtual Journey of Burkina Faso
"Welcome into my home" is the translation of the name of Burkina Faso's capital city, Ouagadougou. The country is renowned for its hospitality and now you can explore this fascinating country for yourself.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Archives War
Presented by the Texas State Library, this is an interesting account of the tug-of-war of where the Republic of Texas' capital city should be and where the archives should be kept. Click on the documents to see them more clearly and to...
BBC
Bbc News: Troops Stage Coup in Mauritania
After only one year as a country with a freely elected leader, military troops have overthrown the existing government in Mauritania. August 6, 2008 article details the country's history and political background leading up to this...
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This Is My India: States of India
Each of the states and territories of India are highlighted in this article. Well organized with links presented to each. A chart of the states, their populations, and capital cities is included.
University of Richmond
Black Virginia: The Richmond Planet: 1894 1909
This curation, transcription, and interpretation of the Richmond Planet opens a window into fundamental issues of race, equity, justice, violence, and power that still stir the nation today. Thirteen formerly enslaved men formed the...
Curated OER
Unesco: China: Capital Cities and Tombs of the Ancient Koguryo Kingdom
The site includes archaeological remains of three cities and 40 tombs: Wunu Mountain City, Guonei City and Wandu Mountain City, 14 tombs are imperial, 26 of nobles. All belong to the Koguryo culture, named after the dynasty that ruled...
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