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Unesco: Cologne Cathedral
Description, illustrations, history and maps of the Cologne Cathedral paired with news and reports of threats to its integrity from pollution, nearby construction, and similar dangers.
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Unesco: Measures of Dispersion
Explanation of the different measures of dispersion (range, interquartile range, and standard deviation) are given.
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United Nations: Brazil
The United Nations provides basic facts on Brazil: a map, summary of statistics, economic and social indicators, information on the environment and the trade profile.
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Un: Sierra Leone: Un Backed Court Convicts Three Rebel Leaders for War Crimes
Briefly discussed is the trial of three men who led a rebel movement in Sierra Leone and were found guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity by the Special Court for Sierra Leone (SCSL). (26 February 2009)
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United Nations Cyberschoolbus: The United Nations: An Introduction for Students
This is a brief introduction to the beginnings of the United Nations, with discussion about the Charter.
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Unesco: World Heritage: Tyre
A brief description of Tyre. Click on "Gallery" to see pictures of architectural ruins in the city.
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Unesco: The Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne
This site from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization contains a brief description of the fortified French city of Carcassonne. Links to other related sites.
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Unesco: Amiens Cathedral
This site from the United Nations Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organization contains a brief description of the cathedral in Amiens, France. Related links are available in French.