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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Morocco

For Students 9th - 10th
Great reference source that takes you on a virtual trip to the North African nation of Morocco. Background overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Libya

For Students 9th - 10th
Useful guide to a country profile of the North African nation of Libya featuring background details and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
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BBC

Bbc: Animated Map: The Battle of El Alamein

For Students 9th - 10th
Colorful animated map series on the Battle of El Alamein. Map provides detailed information on military advances and tactics, accompanied by explanatory text. Archived.
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Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet: Libya History

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Lonely Planet provides an overview of Libyan history from the Roman invasion in the 2nd century to modern day. It includes a section on Italian/Turkish conflict and the struggle for control of the region.
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Tour Egypt

Tour Egypt: British Occupation Period

For Students 9th - 10th
This TourEgypt.net site describes the British control of Egypt after 1882 until 1942.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Ferocious Predatory Dinosaurs of Cretaceous Sahara

For Students 9th - 10th
Nizar Ibrahim uses paleontological and geological data to reconstruct the 'River of Giants' in north Africa in surprising detail.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Tunisia

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore this page to get a country profile of the North African nation of Tunisia, background details, travel guide and numerous links to an abundance of information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Libya: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the North African country of Libya.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Morocco: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the country of Morocco in North Africa.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Mauritania: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the island nation of Mauritania in North Africa.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Tunisia: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Tunisia in Northern Africa.
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: World Geography: Oil in the Middle East and Africa

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars develop and express claims through discussion and writing which examine the importance of oil and water to the success and survival of the Middle East and North Africa.
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Lizard Point Quizzes

Lizard Point: Northern Africa: Countries Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Try this interactive geography quiz which tests your knowledge about the countries in Northern Africa.
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AllRefer

All Refer Reference: Libya: Introduction & Country Profile

For Students 9th - 10th
Presented is a guide to important information about the economy, geography, people, government, and military of Libya. There is also a map and a picture of the flag of this North African country.
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Other

Us Army War College: Where Oil and Water Do Mix

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the environmental scarcity linked to domestic political unrest and the crisis of domestic political legitimacy that could result in conflict. Also find out how these crises of domestic political legitimacy may result in both...
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Egypt: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore statistics, history, culture, economy, politics, and demographics for the country of Egypt in North Africa.
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Open Door Team

Open Door Web Site: The Fashoda Crisis (1898)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Open Door Website provides a brief description of the events leading to the conflict between British and French imperilaist desires in North Africa, in Sudan. A political cartoon is available.
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Other

Encyclopaedia of the Orient: Sahara

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the world's largest desert, the Sahara, including size, location, people, climate, physical features, and animal life. Includes a chart of temperatures (in Celsius) and rainfall (in millimeters) by month and by yearly...
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Barbary Wars and Pirates

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting information about the Barbary Wars and pirates that was fought along the coast of North Africa by African Pirates of the Barbary States.