Mountain Voices
Mountain Voices Pakistan: Shimshal
Information about Pakistan and the Shimshal. Learn about Pakistan's economy, political system and resources. Hear from the local people about their life.
The World Bank
The World Bank: Curbing Desertification in China
This article and video look at the issue of desertification in China and what the World Bank is doing to help combat the problem, as well as how this investment is helping local economies. (Published July 4, 2019) [4:37]
Oregon Secretary of State
Oregon State Archives: The Oregon Blue Book
The Oregon Blue Book, the official state directory and fact book, provides a wealth of information about Oregon. "FACTS," contains almanac references, economy information, scenic images, capital city information, and state buildings;...
Mountain Voices
Mountain Voices Mexico: The Sierra Norte
Information on Mexico and the Sierra Norte. Learn about Mexico's economy, political system and resources. Hear from the local people about their life.
Mountain Voices
Mountain Voices Mexico: The Sierra Norte
Information on Mexico and the Sierra Norte. Learn about Mexico's economy, political system and resources. Hear from the local people about their life.
Mountain Voices
Mountain Voices Kenya: Mount Elgon
Information about Kenya and Mount Elgon. Learn about Kenya's economy, political system and resources. Hear from the local people about their life.
Mountain Voices
Mountain Voices Kenya: Mount Elgon
Information about Kenya and Mount Elgon. Learn about Kenya's economy, political system and resources. Hear from the local people about their life.
Mountain Voices
Mountain Voices: Lesotho the Maluti Mountains
Information about Lesotho and the Maluti Mountains. Learn about Lesotho's economy, political system and resources. Hear from the local people about their life.
Mountain Voices
Mountain Voices India: Garhwal and Kinnaur
Information on India and the Garhwal and Kinnaur areas. Learn about India's economy, political system and resources. Hear from the local people about their lives.
Mountain Voices
Mountain Voices India: Garhwal and Kinnaur
Information on India and the Garhwal and Kinnaur areas. Learn about India's economy, political system and resources. Hear from the local people about their lives.
Mountain Voices
Mountain Voices Nepal
Information on Nepal. Learn about Nepal's economy, political system and resources. Hear from the local people about their life.
Other
Turkish Odyssey: State Policies: Administration
This site describes the government of Turkey. Topics include the Turkish Grand National Assembly, the President, Cabinet, and local administration.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Nyakyusa and Ngonde
The Nyakyusa of southwestern Tanzania are known from missionary and traveler's records since the beginning of European contact with the East African interior in the 1870s. The Nyakyusa are especially noted for their system of "age...
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Landeshauptstadt Dusseldorf
Official website of the city of Dusseldorf, capital of Nordrhein-Westfalen (North Rhine-Westfalia). Information of interest to citizens plus coverage of topics such as culture, education, and the local economy. There is also a section...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: A Peep for All Seasons
Support your Economics or History curriculum with this video that introduces learners to Just Born, a candy manufacturer in Pennsylvania that is adapting its seasonal business model to changing times. Then, use the accompanying lesson...
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Global Policy Forums: Globalization
This site considers not only the Globalization of the Economy but also the Globalization of Politics, of Culture and of Law. The globalized world sweeps away regulation and undermines local and national politics, just as the...
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The Romans: Society and Daily Life
Roman society was rigidly structured by wealth and rank, through both of which equestrians could increase their status. Even the plebs became class-divided. Augustus enabled the municipalities of Italy to practice local government....
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Conseil Regional De Bourgogne
The State Senate of Bourgogne (CR Bourgogne) introduces its State's industries, traditions, economy, etc. Many links to other sites and to local newspapers.
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Tehran Times
The Tehran Times is a daily Iranian local/national/international newspaper based out of Tehran. Coverage includes the top domestic stories; Iranian politics, business, and economy; international news; and more. Written in English.
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Liberte Algerie
Excellent daily paper published in Algeria. The site contains up-to-date local news, sports headlines, economy news, and more. You can access archives but they're not fully searchable. The current news is fully readable.
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Gobierno Del Estado De Tamaulipas
Official site of the local government of the state of Tamaulipas. The site contains a breadth of information about the state, its inhabitants, economy, and surroundings.
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Notitarde
Notitarde is a national newspaper based out of Valencia, Venezuela. Coverage includes the top national news stories, as well as a focus on local news & issues, regional news, and the economy. Written in Spanish.
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Saudi Aramco World: Cooking in Hunza
In northern Pakistan, in the high valley of Hunza, food practices have changed profoundly during the last 50 to 60 years. For decades, access to Hunza, in the heart of the Karakoram mountains (Western Himalayas), was quite difficult. But...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Northeast China, 1971
"Northeast China - the provinces of Heilungkiang, Kirin, and Liaoning - is the most important region of the country and a nationally significant and still-developing center of agricultural production. Most of the Northeast remained...