Science Struck
Science Struck: A to Z List of European Countries and Their Capitals
Presents a map and an alphabetical list of all the European countries and their capital cities.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Forbidden City
The Forbidden City is a large precinct of red walls and yellow glazed roof tiles located in the heart of China's capital, Beijing. As its name suggests, the precinct is a micro-city in its own right. This article describes the...
Read Works
Read Works: Brazil Today Cities of Brazil
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about two Brazilian cities: Rio de Janeiro and Brasilia. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: China Today: China's Biggest Cities
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Beijing and Shanghai, two large cities in China. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Mex Connect
Chihuahua City, Pancho Villa, and Parral De Hidalgo
Description of the city of Chihuahua, written especially for those considering a visit to the city.
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Ottawa, Canada: So Much to Discover
Find out all about living in and visiting Ottawa. A quick fact list and frequently asked questions makes learning about Ottawa easy. Great site to experience the capital city of Canada.
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E Beijing
At eBeijing, the official portal of the municipal government of Beijing, find information about city government, the history of Beijing, local cuisine, famous city landmarks, and similar topics. Also find the latest news from China's...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Montevideo
Lengthy article from Wikipedia describing the capital city of Uruguay. Discusses its population, geography, history, economy, attractions, and more. There are many images and maps.
Science Struck
Science Struck: The Number of Countries in the World
Discusses the disagreement over the exact number of countries in the world, although it is generally agreed that the number is just under 200. A list of 196 is presented here, organized alphabetically for each continent, along with their...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: European Capitals Quiz
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using the Activote system, students will look at a map of Europe to identify the country and then select that country's capital city. There are 28 questions.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Inca Empire for Kids: Cuzco City
Kids learn about Cusco, capital city of the Inca Empire including location, people, founding, and fun facts.
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Nara Women's Univ.: Capital of Japan in the 8th Century
This site from the Nara Women's University contains an aerial photo of Nara and provides some background information on the city.
Arcademics
Arcademics: Country Toad: Countries and Capitals
A timed, nine-level game that helps students build knowledge of countries and their capitals.
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California State Capitol Museum: Kids Zone: History of the State Capital
Over the years, many cities were California's Capital before Sacramento. Learn what these cities were and background information on each move.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Asia Countries and Capitals Quizzes
Choose from four interactive quizzes to test your geography knowledge of Asia countries and capitals.
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: Western Usa: State Capitals Quiz
Test your geography knowledge by taking this interactive quiz over the state capitals of the western United States.
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: Canada: Provincial Capitals Quiz
Try this interactive geography quiz which tests your knowledge about the provincial capitals of Canada.
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Cities & Towns, American Beginnings: 1492 1690
Four accounts of the visits to and growth of colonial cities in Spanish, British, and French New World settlements that demonstrate why certain communities developed successfully.
Oswego City School District
Oswego City School District: The Commercial Revolution
Read here about the time in European history leading into the Renaissance. It is known as the Commercial Revolution, or the emergence of trade, capitalism and working class parties, and unions.
Scholastic
Scholastic History Mystery: How Cities Grow: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Students try to guess the mystery subject Carlotta Facts, the History Mystery Museum's professor, is studying. They read the clues, do some online and offline research, and then attempt to identify the game's mystery place, Buenos Aires,...
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Australian Capital Tourism: Visit Canberra
The homepage for the city of Canberra, Australia. Links are provided to information and events in Canberra.
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Just France: Paris
Paris is the capital city of France. Get acquainted with the history, culture, and people of this 'city of lights'.
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Denver.gov: Denver's History
Discover the history behind the capital city of Colorado. There is a timeline of important dates with additional in-depth history and facts about Denver's symbols and government.
Science Struck
Science Struck: List of Latin American Countries With Their Capitals
Presents a map and list of all the Latin American countries, along with their capitals, population, land area, and names of the largest cities. (Note: Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States, not a country on its own.)
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