Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Edo
"Edo" is the name that the people of the Benin Kingdom give to themselves, their language, and their capital city and kingdom. Renowned for their art of brass and ivory and for their complex political organization, the Edo Kingdom of...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Bakhtiari
The term "Bakhtiari" refers to a group of people and the area they occupy. The Bakhtiari inhabit the central Zagros Mountains of Iran. The Bakhtiari are traditionally nomadic pastoralists who make their winter encampments in the low...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Maasai
The Maasai comprise a federation of tribal sections whose economy is based on nomadic pastoralism. Because each tribal section is effectively autonomous, both economically and socially, there is a considerable diversity in custom between...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Pashai
The Pashai are an ethnic group located in the northeast corner of Afghanistan. They are estimated to number about 108,000 (1982). "Pashai" is the term used to refer to a specific language, to the speakers of that language, and to the...
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Chad
A thorough look at Chad from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Ethiopia
A thorough look at Ethiopia from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Ghana
A thorough look at Ghana from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990s.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Ivory Coast
A thorough look at Ivory Coast from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990s.
C3 Teachers
C3 Teachers: Inquiries: Modernization
A comprehensive learning module on modernization that includes three supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Students will examine the impacts of development in...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Reunion
Features a country profile and travel guide to the island of Reunion in the Indian Ocean, background details, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the island's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population,...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Niger
A great country profile that takes you on a virtual trip to Niger in Western Africa. A background overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links available...
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Kenya
BBC News features a general overview on the East African country of Kenya. Includes country facts, information on leaders and media, videos, and links to a timeline of key events and recent news.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Rwanda
BBC News presents a general overview on the turbulent East African country of Rwanda. Includes country facts, information on leaders and media, and links to a timeline of key events and recent news.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Cameroon: Introduction
Provides statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Cameroon in Western Africa.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Ethiopia: Introduction
Complete guide to the statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for Ethiopia in Eastern Africa.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Equatorial Guinea: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Equatorial Guinea in Central Africa.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Gabon: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Gabon in Western Africa.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Rwanda: Introduction
Explore statistics, history, culture, economy, politics, and demographics for the country of Rwanda in Central Africa.
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Michigan State University: Global Edge: Malawi: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Malawi in southeast Africa.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: West African Society at the Point of European Contact
Prior to European contact, western Africa's powerful kingdoms supported the arts, technology, and thriving economies. Read about the areas from which slaves were transported before the transatlantic trade began.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Djibouti: Introduction
Complete guide to the statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for Djibouti in East Africa.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Comoros: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the island of Comoros in Southern Africa.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Chad: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Chad in Central Africa.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Democratic Republic of the Congo: Introduction
Complete guide to the statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Central Africa.