BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Macedonia
A brief profile offering an overview of political and economic conditions in Macedonia, a summary of its recent history, and list of essential facts about the new nation state.
Other
Braintrack: Universities Worldwide
This site is a comprehensive index to universities all over the world, organized by continent and country.
PBS
Nova: The World on Fire
During 200 the United States experienced one of the worst years for forest fires. The seasonal nature of this disaster is also typical of other countries. This interactive resource provides an overview of worldwide fires during 2000....
Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
Yad Vashem: Western European Jewry
As Hitler moved forward with his plans of conquest, Western European countries were invaded and occupied. This resulted in anti-Semitic laws in countries such as France and the Netherlands. Read background information on these occupied...
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: Spain
Presents a virtual destination guide and profile of the European country of Spain, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Europe, 1898
A map showing Europe in 1898. "Europe is composed of twenty or more independent states or countries, in nearly every one of which the people differ from those of others in language, customs, and standards of living...In Europe [there...
Curated OER
Etc: Claims of Various European Countries to the Us, 1643 1655
A map of the eastern coast of North America showing territorial claims of Europeans and the development of the United Colonies of New England (New England Confederation) in 1643, and the territorial changes between the Dutch and British...
Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
Yad Vashem: Holocaust Denial Laws
The denial of the Holocaust, anti-Semitic rhetoric and the growth of hate groups has led many European nations to pass laws criminalizing hate speech to stop the resurrection of Nazism in Europe. This article discusses individual...
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Channel Islands
Learn about religion in the Channel Islands off of the coast of France, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile. Includes general facts, history, and religious data on the Channel Islands.
Sam Houston State University
Shsu: The Warsaw Pact
Contains a wealth of information about the Warsaw Pact. Includes information about the Soviet Alliance System, the organization of East European National units, the development of Socialist Armies in Eastern Europe, East-West diplomacy...
Digital History
Digital History: Isolationists, Internationalists and Lend Lease [Pdf]
Read about the German incursion into France and the Low Countries and the bombing of Great Britain which caused much discussion in the United States. Should the US stay out of affairs in Europe, or intervene to help their long-time ally,...
European Union
The Euro: Our Currency
Students are able to see the different types of currency in the European Union, which countries use the Euro, the development, and the benefits of the use of the Euro in Europe.
Other
Suffolk County Community College: Congress of Vienna
Describes the goals of the countries at the Congress of Vienna in 1815, how realistic they were, and to what extent they were achieved. The goals were intended to create a new balance of power that could prevent both the spread of...
National Geographic
National Geographic: Looking Back, Looking Forward
Lesson reviews what learners have learned in the unit on European cultural and physical landscape. Students compare maps, questions and ideas from the beginning of the unit and identify new questions for research.
PBS
Commanding Heights
This timeline of East Germany from 1945 to 1990 chronicles key events from communist domination to political and economic freedom with the end of the Cold War and the dismantling of the Berlin Wall.
Channel 4 Learning
We Are From Norway
Here you can learn all about the country of Norway! Content includes a look at Norway's famous Viking past, current life in Norway, and some truly amazing facts!
Curated OER
Cbc News: Kosovo Declares Independence
Kosovo declared itself an independent nation, in defiance to the Serbian government and Russia. Follow the details of the creation of this new country! (February 2008)
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Denmark: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the island country of Denmark in Northern Europe.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Andorra: Introduction
Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the country of Andorra located in Southwestern Europe.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Albania: Introduction
Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the country of Albania located in Southeastern Europe.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Bosnia and Herzegovina: Introduction
Complete guide to the statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Southeastern Europe.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Greece: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Greece in Southern Europe.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Finland: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Finland in Northern Europe.