Geographyiq
Geography Iq: Uruguay Historical Highlights
Offers an overview of the history of the South American country of Uruguay beginning with its discovery by the Spanish in 1516 through the 2004 national elections.
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Organization of American States Children's Page: Venezuela
Full of useful information relating to the country of Venezuela. Topics covered include: population, language, geography, government, photos, national symbols, national heroes, and folklore.
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The Ministry of the Interior (Spanish)
This is site is offered by the Argentine Ministry of the Interior, which is responsible for elections and general organization within the provinces of Argentina.
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Presidencia De La Republica
This official web site of the Argentine government provides a biography of the current president, a chronology of past presidents and a list of current cabinet members.
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The Ministry of Justice: Argentina
This site is provided by the Argentine Ministry of Justice. It contains an organizational chart, action plans, project updates and data services. It also includes a link to the Civil Services Union.
Library of Congress
Loc: Local Legacies
Experience America through its grassroots! Diverse populations lend cultural colorfulness to our country. Read about an International Food Fair in California, Annie Oakley Days in Ohio, and Wabanaki Basketry in Maine. Click on your...
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Asia Society: Policy
A comprehensive storehouse of all types of information on Asia, both current and past: maps and statistics, Asian food, travel guides, photographs, articles, timelines, and more. Asia Source is the work of the Asia Society, a national...
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Argentina
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Argentina's geography, nature, history, people, culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its South American location.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Ecuador
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Ecuador's geography, nature, history, people and culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its South American location.
Nature Canada
Nature Canada: Acadian Flycatcher
The Acadian flycatcher ranges from southern Ontario in the north and South American countries in the south. This fact page gives information about this species and the health of its population.
Climate Zone
Climate Zone: Climate of Argentina
Tables for the different climate regions in Argentina show the average temperature, rainfall and snowfall in this South American country.
Climate Zone
Climate of Uruguay
Climate information for the South American country of Uruguay is found here. Average temperature, rainfall, and snowfall is broken down by months.
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Paraguay: National Profile
Provides a brief but factual national profile of the South American country of Paraguay.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Lives on the Railroad: Salisbury, North Carolina 1927
Replica of the Salisbury, North Carolina railway station teaches about riding and working on the railroad in the 1920s when railroads were a central part of American life. Railroad lines crisscrossed the country. They carried people,...
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Ifip: Information and Communications Technologies in Latin America [Pdf]
The content of a slideshow presentation on the state of computer technology integration in Latin American countries in the public and private sectors. Charts display data relating income levels with computer ownership, mobile phone use,...
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Macrohistory and World Timeline: Rebellion Against Spain in Latin America
Read about the history of rebellions against Spanish rule and the leaders that led the independence movements in Mexico, Peru, Chile, and other Latin American countries.
American Battlefield Trust
American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: North and South: Different Cultures, Same Country
The Civil War that raged across the nation from 1861 to 1865 was the violent conclusion to decades of diversification. Gradually, throughout the beginning of the nineteenth century, the North and South followed different paths,...
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Uruguay
Gather detailed and current information about Uruguay by viewing maps, its flag and essential statistics about the this South American nation.
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Flags of the World: Index to Flags of the World
Contains a link to the flag of every country in the world. Each contains a picture of the flag and helpful supplemental information. Use for easy research on the flags of the world.
Digital History
Digital History: The Sections [Pdf]
Soon after the end of the Revolutionary War, the characteristics of the various parts of the new United States established themselves. Find out about the sectionalism, economy, and needs in the country in the early 1800s--the...
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Usc Center for Global Education: World Wide Colleges
This comprehensive site provides links to universities around the world and explanation of the educational systems and standards of some of the countries. Links to many of the web sites are in the native language.
The Washington Post
The Washington Post: World
The Washington Post, an internationally renowned newspaper published in Washington D.C., provides the latest news from around the globe. Content includes international headline news, in-depth reports, various editorials, as well as...
Latimer Clarke Corporation
Atlapedia Online: French Guiana
Use this useful guide to gather information, facts, and statistics on the South American country of French Guiana. Click on the maps to enlarge them.
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The Ministry of Culture and Education
This is the official site of the Argentine Ministry of Culture and Education. Find out about the educational practices of Argentina and discover more about Argentina's rich culture.