Country Facts
Infoplease Atlas
Click on the country to learn all about it.
What is the capital
of . . . ?
Take over 1200 quizzes on the geography of the world.
The World
Fact Book: Country Profiles
Index of the countries from around the world. Each profile provides
information on the countries geography, people, government, economy, communications,
transportation, and transnational issues.
World Paper Money
Look at paper money from all over the world.
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Australia
Didjeridu Australia
Zoom School:
Australia
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Canada
British
Columbia Presents the Amazing Time Machine
Canada History
CanadaInfo
Zoom School:
Canada
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China
All
About the Great Wall of China
China Today
Discovering
China
This site is created for first graders, but anyone can view the site
to learn about Chinese kites, Chinese food and the Great Wall of China. Images
of Life in Hong Kong and Environs
Look at life in Hong Kong today. Read about growth of its population
as you view the photographs.
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Denmark
Economy
of Denmark, Its People, Culture & Flag
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Egypt
Egypt
Are you going to travel to Egypt? Click here to find what you need
to know before you depart for Egypt.
Egypt's Golden Empire
Learn about the pharaohs that made a great empire. This site has interactive
maps and a hieroglyphic translator.
Tour Map
of Egypt
Tour the cities of Egypt. View the Valley of the Kings and the Nile.
Wild Egypt- An Online Safari
Discover Egypt on this online safari. You can travel on the Nile, the
Red Sea or by land.
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England
Tower of London
Take a tour of the Tower of London. Read about its history, ghost stories,
and traditions.
Virtual
Journey of the United Kingdom
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France
Creating French Culture
France-A
Cultural Profile Project
Learn about French holidays, food, family life and much more.
Embassy of France
Just for Kids
The
Tour de France in 80 Stages
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Germany
U.S.
Department of State Background Notes: Germany
Read facts about German and learn about its history.
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Greece
The Greeks: A Crucible
Civilization
Watch a video of how the Parthenon was built and learn about early
Greeks.
Holidays
of Greece
Investigate the holidays of Greece.
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Greenland
History
and Culture of Greenland
The Greenland tourist board describe the history and culture of Greenland.
The
History of Greenland
Learn about the inhabitant of Greenland.
Main Events in Greenland
History
View this timeline of the the events in Greenland.
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Ireland
Irish Castles
Irish castles, a gallery of castles from the four corners of Ireland.
Pictures and brief histories of each.
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Italy
Best of
Sicily - Nature and History
Learn about this historic island in the Mediterranean.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa
The construction of the Leaning Tower of Pisa began in 1173.
Read about its history and the events that have occurred around it.
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Japan
Japan
Learn about the culture, activities, daily life and education of Japanese
people.
Japan Atlas
View slide shows of the cities of Japan. Learn about their festivals,
history, and traditional crafts.
Japan's
Winter Wildlife
National Geographic describes life of the fauna during the cold winters.
Watch a video of the creatures of Japan and listen to the sounds of swans
and cranes.
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Mexico
The
Aztecs
Aztecs were early inhabitants of present day Mexico. Learn about their
great civilization.
Mexico for Kids
This interactive site lets you explore Mexico's history, government,
biodiversity and much more.
Mexican Arts
& Culture
This site links you to a Mexican cookbook, Mexican arts and humanities,
and to Mexican archeology and anthropology. Note: Some sites are
written in Spanish.
Mexico History
and Culture
Learn about the beginnings of the Mexican culture and what it has turned
into today.
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Mexican American Culture
Cultures
AZ
Many different people make up the state of Arizona. Learn about the
Native American, African-American, Asian-American and Hispanic cultures.
Mexican-American
Paperwork -- Cascarónes, Flowers, Piñatas, and Banderolas
Paper art work is an important piece to the Mexican-American culture.
The Mexican
Americans
Read about the family, education and work ethic of Mexican Americans.
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Native Americans
Cultures
AZ
Many different people make up the state of Arizona. Learn about the
Native American, African-American, Asian-American and Hispanic cultures.
American
Indians and the Natural World
The Carnegie Museum of Natural History explores the Indians of the
north, south, east and west.
Native
Americans
Links to many tribes for the 5th grade with info on shelter, food,
clothing, art, etc.
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Portugal
Portugal--A Country
Study
Facts and statistics of Portugal are easily found at this site.
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Switzerland
Switzerland
for Kids
Two kids tell about their daily life in Switzerland. Also, learn about
the history and culture of the country.
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Texan Culture
The
Institute of Texan Cultures
Visit Texas and explore all the cultures that make up the state of
Texas.
Texans
One and All
Click here to learn about different cultures that have settled in Texas.
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Vietnam
Discovery Adventure:
Vietnam
Can you find the frogs in the Vietnam forest?
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