PBS
Pbs: Journey to Planet Earth: Hot Zones
This online companion to the PBS series "Journey to Planet Earth: Hot Zones" explores how changes in ecosystems can lead to increased risk and transmission of infectious diseases. Highlights include video clips and educational resources.
PBS
Pbs: Journey to Planet Earth: On the Brink
A part of the PBS series "Journey to Planet Earth," this section examines "how severe environmental problems can lead to political crises and increased hostilities around the world." Includes video clips and educational resources.
PBS
Pbs: Nature: Braving Iraq
PBS unravels the tale about Iraq's physical environment in this comprehensive look at what was once one of the richest countries in the world. Includes videos, interviews, and images.
PBS
Pbs: Nature: Cuba: The Accidental Eden
You can watch this fascinating video about Cuba, a country that was restricted politically and economically for the past 50 years. Due to the restriction of tourists, Cuba has remained open to wildlife, and a wonderful and beautiful...
BBC
Bbc Weather: Algiers, Algeria
Find out about the climate of Algiers, Algeria from this BBC Weather site where you will read about the climate regions, temperature variations, precipitation, and sunshine amounts. There is also a current 5-day forecast for Algiers.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Hallasan Mountain
Exhibit shows records of volcanic eruptions of Hallasan Mountain in Jeju Island, South Korea.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Jeju Haenyeo
Meet Jeju Haenyeo, professional women divers who harvest sea products, and view their story in this photographic essay.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Mongolian Plateau
This site from Britannica.com provides a good description of the Mongolian Plateau.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Ch'ang Pai Mountains
This site from Britannica.com provides information on the Ch'ang-pai Mountains in China.
Oregon State University
Volcano World: Japan's Volcanic Region
View photographs and maps as well as read a geological article about the volcanic region of Mt. Usu and Mt. Toya near Hokkaido, Japan.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Britannica Kids: Ireland: Natural Resources, Plants, and Animals
A short description of Ireland's natural resources, including both the plant and animal life.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Uzbekistan: Geography
Read about the geography of Uzbekistan from the Library of Congress collection. The topography is varied and often severe.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Afghanistan: Climate
A very thorough look at the various climate regions in Afghanistan. Read about the temperatures and precipitation in all the regions of the country.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Afghanistan: Geography
A description of the rough terrain of Afghanistan along with its latitude, longitude, area, and neighbors. Small map included and links to related articles. From the Country Studies of the Library of Congress.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Saudi Arabia: Geography
Saudi Arabia's geography as it relates to its neighbors is explained in this Country Studies article from the Library of Congress. See how difficult it is to determine country borders in a desert area.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Saudi Arabia: Topography and Natural Regions
This comprehensive article on the topography of Saudi Arabia is from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about the north end of the Great Rift Valley, the massive deserts, and the deep aquifers on the Arabian...
PBS
Pbs: The Story of India: Monsoon
PBS explores India through an in-depth look into the country's climate and the affect of monsoons on the area. Identifies the different types of monsoons in India, climatic factors, and the effects on the environment.
Wesleyan University
Wesleyan University: Music in the Afghan North, the Region
From Wesleyan University this is an investigation into the region of northern Afghanistan from a physical environment perspective.
Ireland Information
Land and People Physical Features and Climate (Ireland)
A general description of Ireland's physical features and climate.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Uzbekistan: Climate
Although very brief, this article tells about the climate of Uzbekistan, its temperature range and precipitation.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Cambodia: Rivers
Read this discussion of the rivers in Cambodia from this Country Studies report. Find out sources and mouths of the major rivers.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Cambodia: Topography
Read a great description of the topography of Cambodia which takes you from the heights of the mountains to the Gulf of Thailand. From the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Singapore: Geography
Although small, the island country of Singapore has a varied geography as detailed in this Country Study. Find out about the geography, climate, and environmental concerns.