National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Afghanistan
Afghanistan is located in Central Asia with Iran to the west and Pakistan to the east. Tall, forbidding mountains and dry deserts cover most of the landscape of Afghanistan. The jagged mountain peaks are treacherous and are snow covered...
Other
Where There Be Dragons: Learning Adventures Abroad
This site offers students and adults learning opportunities through off the beaten path, small group expeditions to counties in Asia, Central America and South America. Trips are rugged,, creative and engaging journeys that combine...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Georgia
Offers a travel guide and country profile of Georgia in Southwest Asia including background facts and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Thailand
BBC News offers us a general overview of the south-east Asian country of Thailand. Focus is on history, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events and recent news articles.
Other
Asia Education Foundation: For Students
This website from Curriculum Corporation provides a link to a virtual tour of Korea. Also, learn some Korean words and numbers, among other activities.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Singapore
BBC News provides a general overview of the prosperous south-east Asian country of Singapore. Focus is on history, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events and recent news articles.
Globe Tracks
Travel for Kids: Bali
Find out what there is for kids to do when you travel to Bali! Areas covered include South Bali, East Bali and North Bali.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Pakistan: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Pakistan in South Asia.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Maldives: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the island nation of the Maldives in South Asia.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Sri Lanka: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the island country of Sri Lanka in South Asia.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Brunei
Offers a travel guide and country profile of the South Asian nation of Brunei including basic facts and numerous links to comprehensive information on the islands' culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Bangladesh: Introduction
Complete guide to the statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the South Asian country of Bangladesh.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Bhutan: Introduction
Complete guide to the statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the South Asian country of Bhutan.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Timor Leste
Features a travel guide and country profile of the Southeast Asian nation of Timor-Leste including a broad overview and numerous links to comprehensive information on the islands' culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Pakistan
Useful guide to a country profile of the Southern Asian nation of Pakistan featuring background details and numerous links to extensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
The Economist
The Economist: India's Sikhs Heresy and History
This newspaper article (July 5, 2007) explaining recent events in Punjab which helps to understand the culture in India. Registration is required.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Vietnam
Offers a virtual destination guide and profile of the south-east Asian nation of Vietnam, background details, and numerous links to key information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
BBC
Bbc: Country Profile: Pakistan
Thorough look into demographic information, leadership, culture and more about Pakistan. Find pictures, audio, statistics, and more.
Curated OER
Unesco: Japan: Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine and Its Cultural Landscape
The Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine in the south-west of Honshu Island is a cluster of mountains, rising to 600 m and interspersed by deep river valleys featuring the archaeological remains of large-scale mines, smelting and refining sites and...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ryoanji (Peaceful Dragon Temple)
Read about the cultural and historical significance of Ryoanji and its rock garden in Japan.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Funeral Banner of Lady Dai (Xin Zhui)
The elite men and women of the Han dynasty enjoyed an opulent lifestyle that could stretch into the afterlife. Today, the well-furnished tombs of the elite give us a glimpse of the luxurious goods they treasured and enjoyed. Take a look...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Gold and Jade Crown, Silla Kingdom
All that glitters was gold in ancient Korea. The Silla Kingdom was described as a country of gold based on their crowns adorned with gold and jade. View pictures and read about the importance of gold in politics and religion in the Silla...
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: Ethnolinguistic Groups of China, 1971
" Ethnolinguistic Groups - Almost all inhabitants of mainland China are of Mongoloid stock, and ethnic distinctions in the country are largely linguistic rather than racial. The Han comprise nearly 95 percent of the population; the...
Curated OER
Unesco: Israel: Sites of Human Evolution at Mount Carmel
Situated on the western slopes of the Mount Carmel range, the site includes the caves of Tabun, Jamal, el-Wad and Skhul. Ninety years of archaeological research have revealed a cultural sequence of unparalleled duration, providing an...