The Economist
The Economist: India's Sikhs Heresy and History
This newspaper article (July 5, 2007) explaining recent events in Punjab which helps to understand the culture in India. Registration is required.
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet: Japan
Lonely Planet provides an overview of Japan's history. Also includes information about Japan's culture, geography, demographics, and more.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: The Land of Opportunity: Heritage Trails
This is a collection of audio and text files that describes Alberta's early history as the west is opened for settlement. Included are the stories about the great migration of immigrants from all over Europe, Asia and North America who...
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet: Laos
This site provides a brief history of Laos, including a discussion of the People's Democratic Republic established in 1975. Pictures and a map included, as well as information on culture and demographics.
Other
Sri Lanka Foreign Ministry: The Parliament of Sri Lanka
Provides a history and other general information about the parliament of Sri Lanka.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Laos
Features a country profile of the Asian nation of Laos, background details, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and much more.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Indonesia
Interesting reference guide that takes you on a virtual trip to Indonesia. Background overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links available that will...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Timor Leste
Features a travel guide and country profile of the Southeast Asian nation of Timor-Leste including a broad overview and numerous links to comprehensive information on the islands' culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Cambodia
This is an interesting reference source and travel guide to Cambodia that includes a broad background overview and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Bhutan
Features a country profile of the Kingdom of Bhutan, background details, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and much more.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Pakistan
Useful guide to a country profile of the Southern Asian nation of Pakistan featuring background details and numerous links to extensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Sri Lanka
This is an interesting reference source and travel guide to the Asian country of Sri Lanka that includes a broad background overview and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy,...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Turkey
Presents a travel guide and country profile of the European nation of Turkey including a background overview and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population,...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: South Korea
Presents a travel guide and country profile for South Korea including a background overview and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, tourism,...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Vietnam
Offers a virtual destination guide and profile of the south-east Asian nation of Vietnam, background details, and numerous links to key information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Philippines
Thorough reference directory for finding information on the Asian country of the Philippines. Content includes background details, a country profile, and numerous links to comprehensive information on this country's culture, history,...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Malaysia
Thorough reference directory for finding information on the Asian country of Malaysia. Content includes background overview, a country profile, and numerous links to key information on this country's culture, history, geography, economy,...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Thailand
Interesting reference guide that takes you on a virtual trip to Thailand. Background overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links available that will...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Singapore
Features a country profile and travel guide to Singapore, background details, and numerous links to in-depth information on the city-state's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, tourism, government, and more.
Other
Asia Society: Fire Over Earth: Ceramics From Southeast Asia
A short discussion of the history of ceramic production in Southeast Asia, specifically ceramic production in Thailand and Vietnam, and of the role of the ceramic trade in this region. Also discusses the influence of China on the...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: East Asia in the World
Drawing attention to relationships between East Asian countries and the rest of the world enhance lessons by introducing some of the resources mentioned.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: East Asia in the World
Drawing attention to relationships between East Asian countries and the rest of the world enhance lessons by introducing some of the resources mentioned.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Reaching to Asia
Read about American entrance into the spheres of influence in Asia beginning as early as Commadore Perry and his opening of Japan. Find out about American policy in China, Theodore Roosevelt's Nobel Peace Prize, and U.S. relations with...
University of California
History of South Korea Under Park Chun Hee
A first hand account of life under Park Chung Hee in South Korea after his takeover in 1961. He overthrew the government of S. Rhee.
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