Thorough reference directory for finding information on South Africa. Content includes background details, a country profile, and numerous links to comprehensive information on this country's culture, history, geography, economy,...

The history of Africa is documented from earliest times to the present. The menu bar divides it into time periods which then divide into sub-topics; also included is a visual timeline.

Gives the history of the San people, an indigenous group living in South Africa. There are also details on how the UN and other groups are trying to help the San.

Understand South African nuclear policy through this digital document collection that spans over twenty-five years. Collection provides information about how it started with obtaining uranium supplies under the United States-South Africa...

This site is the web presence of "African Voices," a permanent exhibition at the National Museum of Natural History. It explores the "diversity, dynamism, and global influence of Africa's peoples and cultures." Includes art, texts, and...

This is the home page of the National Museum in Bloemfontein, South Africa. Many links are provided regarding the museum.

A discussion of the rise of nationalism on South Africa as a background to the African National Congress and the restraints put on the black middle class.

Good information from PBS on Thulamela, another archaeological site in South Africa. Thulamela prospered between 1350 and 1650 A.D. and was skilled in mining and creating tools.

Provides a broad country profile of the South African nation of Lesotho, background overview, and numerous links to extensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government,...

This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica's Guide to Black History features Nelson Mandela, a black nationalist and first black president of South Africa (1994-99). His negotiations in the early 1990s with South African Pres. F.W. de Klerk...

Offers a country profile, virtual travel guide, and background details on the South African nation of Angola, plus numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population,...

Great reference directory for finding information on the African nation of Malawi. Content includes background details, a country profile, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography,...

Offers an excellent online resource and country profile of the Southern African island of Madagascar, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the island's culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...

Interesting reference guide that takes you on a virtual trip to the South African nation of Zimbabwe. Background overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous...

View this pictorial essay to learn about the 1913 Land Act that prohibited "black" people from buying or renting land in areas designated as "white". This legislation was one of the cornerstones of apartheid and paved the way for further...

A part of the PBS series "Journey to Planet Earth," this section explores the world's grasslands, some of which are in environmental danger. Includes video and educational resources.

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,...

This resource focuses on the works of famous African-American author, Langston Hughes.

An extensive collection of BBC news articles about Nelson Mandela.

Here you can find a country profile and travel guide to the Southeastern African nation of Mozambique, background details, and numerous links to key information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...

Includes a complete country profile and travel guide to the South African nation of Swaziland that includes background details and numerous links to sources with comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography,...

Resource about an ancient African sculpture of a head by an anonymous artist. Includes an image of the sculpture, a suggested art activity in text and audio, links for more information about the sculpture and the possible artist as well...

Excellent online resource that provides a country profile of the South African nation of Namibia, background details, and numerous links to in- depth information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...