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Harper College: North Africa/ Sw Asia Map Tutorial
Quiz yourself on the physical geography of Southwest Asia and North Africa by using this tutorial to Check your knowledge of landforms, bodies of water, and rivers in this area of the world.
University of Texas at Austin
Ut Library Online: Historical Maps of Asia
This collection from the University of Texas Library Online of historical maps contains a wide variety of maps from various parts of the continent and from different parts of history. Each map is accompanied by a brief description and is...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Jews of the Middle East
Prior to 1948, Jewish communties were found discontinuously in an area stretching from southwest Asia across North Africa, from Tajikistan and Uzbekistan in the north to Yemen in the south, and from Afghanistan in the east to Morocco in...
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Georgia: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Georgia in Southwest Asia.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Oman: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Oman in Southwest Asia.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Armenia: Introduction
Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the country of Armenia in Southwest Asia.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Animals of Asia, 1906
A pictorial map from 1906 illustrating the various animals that live in regions of Asia. "The white bear, the seal and many sea birds are found near the Arctic shore. In the cold parts of Siberia tribes of yellow people keep herds of...
Smithsonian Institution
Freer | Sackler Galleries: Luxury Arts of the Silk Route Empires
Two thousand years before today's "global economy," an exchange network linked the continent of Asia via the Silk Route. Between the first and eighth centuries of the common era, the empires and states of Asia often came into conflict as...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Epsid World Geo 2019
Flexbooks 2.0 are interactive, customizable, digital textbooks. Flexbooks are standards-aligned. Flexi, a student tutor, is integrated into each book to guide you on your learning journey. Flexi can assist in learning, answer questions,...
Greek Gods
Greek Gods: Ancient Greece: Paphos
This site provides information about the Greek city of Pathos, the birthplace of Aphrodite, which is located at the crossroads of three continents: Europe, Asia and Africa. It is a very romantic city which attracts many tourists from all...
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,...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Plants of Asia, 1906
A pictorial map from 1906 illustrating the principle plants found in various regions of Asia. The map shows tea in the east and southeast of Asia and Ceylon (Sri Lanka), rice in the wet lands of the southeast, cotton, wheat, millet, and...
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Map of Afghanistan 2001
A detailed 2001 political map of Afghanistan including the edges of surrounding countries.
US Department of State
U.s. Department of State: United Arab Emirates
This resource offers information on both the history of the United Arab Emirates as well as its relationship with the U.S. It gives a very complete and informative description, and focuses on respect for human rights in United Arab...
US Department of State
U.s. Department of State: Lebanon
Scroll down on this page to read about the relationship between the U.S. and Lebanese governments. This resource also has extensive information on Lebanese history, government, politics, and economy. (Dec. 1, 2011)
BBC
Bbc News: Regions and Territories Ingushetia
An overview of the Repubic of Ingushetia, a neighbor of Chechnya. Includes information on President Murat Zyazikov.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Udis Sociopolitical Organization
Learn about the culture of the Udi people. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Tats
Learn about the culture of the Tats people. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Circassians
The Circassians are a people indigenous to the northwestern Caucasus who are also found today as minority communities in four Middle Eastern countries: Turkey, Syria, Jordan, and Israel. They call themselves "Adyge," the term...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Southwest Asian Governments
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart, students will describe the different political structures of the Middle East, explain the basic structure of the national governments in Turkey, Jordan, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and...
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: Illusive Reform in Jordan [Pdf]
This article explores the state of the democratic reforms in Jordan which appears to be good but there is a danger that pressure from Islamist groups may undermine these reforms. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
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Embassy of Jordan: The Economy
Detailed information about the status of the economy in Jordan. In addition to standard statistics, there is information on the role of the government in the economy and legislative and regulatory reform.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Armenia
Visit this site to learn more about Armenia. Site includes information about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Armenia.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Azerbaijan
Learn about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Azerbaijan on this website.
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