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Handout
US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: Latvia

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains info on the government, politics, economy, and people of Latvia. Information is current to November 2011.
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Handout
US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: Estonia

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information on the history, government, economy, and people of Estonia. Information is current to April 2012.
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Handout
US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: Uzbekistan

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has information on the people, economy, government, and history of Uzbekistan. Information current to January 2012.
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Handout
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Nicaragua

For Students 9th - 10th
A very comprehensive website by the Library of Congress on the country of Nicaragua. Site provides information on major topics about the country such as: geography, history, economy, society, transportation, environment, government and...
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eBook
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Haiti

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress offers a complete country study of Haiti. Content includes a look at this country's geography, history, government, and society. Information current to 1989.
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Website
Other

Keidanren: Political and Economic Outlook in Japan

For Students 9th - 10th
A speech given at the Japan-U.S. Business Conference in July, 2000. It tells us about the current political situation after the recent general election. It then reports on the recovery the economy is having in Japan.
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Handout
World InfoZone

World Info Zone: Guam

For Students 9th - 10th
Great resource that has background and current information about the Territory of Guam in Oceania. Content includes geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be sure to look at the...
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Article
Council of Foreign Relations

Council on Foreign Relations: u.s. Cuban Relations

For Students 9th - 10th
The tense relationship between USA and Cuba is a complicated one. This article addresses ten topics including the current status between the countries, public opinion, main issues in conflict, role of Raul Castro, why Cuba is on world...
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Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: The Road to Emerald City Is Paved With Good Intentions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
'The Wizard of Oz' is perhaps the most popular film ever made. Generations of families have enjoyed this classic tale of Dorothy's struggle to return home from a faraway land. What is not well known, however, is that 'The Wonderful...