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Singapore Zoological Gardens: Welcome
This site has all kinds of information and pictures of the Singapore Zoological Gardens.
EIN News
Ei Nnews: Russia Today
Russia Today covers the latest news, issues and events in Russia on a daily basis. Website also provides an elaborate directory of topics, various other news sources, and discussion boards in Russia.
EIN News
Inside China Today
Inside China Today is an online news source serving the country of China. Content includes the top stories of the day, various features, currency exchanges, and more.
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...
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Paleomap Project
Virtual reality animation map showing continental drift from 200mya to the present. The animation map is small but effective in showing the positions of the land masses.
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Nikkei Net (In English)
Nikkei Net is a daily business newspaper published in Tokyo, Japan. Content includes the top national and international news stories of the day, as well as extensive business, economic, and political coverage.
The Washington Post
The Washington Post: Asia and Pacific
The Washington Post provides the latest news for and about countries in Asia and the Pacific, as well as several reference resources. PLEASE NOTE THAT A WASHINGTON POST REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO VIEW THESE ARTICLES beyond a small...
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: South Korea
BBC News offers a general overview of the affluent East Asian country of South Korea. Focus is on history, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events and recent news articles.
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Voronezh Zoological Gardens
This is a very informative site about this Russian zoo. It offers history and background, pictures, and an English version.
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The Indian Express
The Indian Express is an online news source serving the country of India. Content includes top national and international news, sports, business, and more.
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The Daily Star
The Daily Star is a daily newspaper published in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Content includes the day's highlights (both national and international), as well as a full range of other topics including political coverage, sports, business, foreign...
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Yomiuri on Line
Yomiuri OnLine is a national news source providing the latest news, weather, and market coverage for Japan. Written in both Japanese and English (select "English" from the top toolbar).
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The Telegraph: Calcutta
The Telegraph is Calcutta, India's local/regional/national news source online.
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South Korea News
South Korea News is an internet news source serving the country of South Korea. The top headlines are aggregated here.
Science Struck
Science Struck: A Complete List of All the Countries in Asia
Lists the 49 countries in Asia and their capitals, organized by geographical region.
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The Jakarta Post
The Jakarta Post is a daily news journal, published in Jakarta, covering the latest news, issues and events for the city and country.
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The Toyama Shimbun
The Toyama Shimbun is a daily local/national newspaper published in Toyama, Japan. Content includes the top stories of the day, events and issues affecting Japan, various features, and more. Written in Japanese.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Macau (China)
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Macau (China), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Hong Kong (China)
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Hong Kong (China), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
HotChalk
Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: A Thousand Paper Cranes
This historical fiction lesson plan is for learners reading Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes by Eleanor Coerr, in which they can discuss the tragedy of Hiroshima and its impact as well as other themes.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Philippines
Click-through facts-and-photo file about the geography, nature, history, people, culture, and government of the Philippines. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its Asian location.
World Geography Games
World Geography Games: Countries of Asia
Test your geography of Asia with this interactive.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Text Sets: Ancient Civilizations Around the World
Collection of 21 Grade-Leveled texts (4-11) on the topic "Ancient Civilizations Around the World." Learn about ancient and medieval civilizations from South America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East in this text set. [Free account...