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Encyber Pedia: Atlas
Gives several links to atlases online that contain information on capitals, cities, states, and countries.
Geographyiq
Geography Iq
Detailed geographical information on any country is available at this site. Within the World Map section, you can get facts and figures about each country's geography, demographics, government, political system, flags, historical and...
A&E Television
History.com: The States
Learn unique facts about each American state. You can also read a more in-depth history of each state, watch videos and play a game about all the states.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Holy See (Vatican City)
Learn about Vatican City on this website. Explore its history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population.
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Barcelona City Council: Barcelona
This site has information about Barcelona city. It includes exhibitions, conferences and events hightlights.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Is Urban Growth?
How were cities formed? This article explains the formation of cities starting from the neolithic revolution to current times. It addresses such topics as urbanization, suburban sprawl, and urban growth models.
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State Library of North Carolina: From Crossroads to Capital: History of Raleigh
A collection of maps, photographs, and historical documents that explore the growth of the city of Raleigh, North Carolina, from its earliest years onward.
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Scrapbookpages.com: The City of Nurnberg
This site from the Scrapbookpages.com provides information about Nurnberg, the unofficial capital of the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation. Famous people who lived and worked in Nurnberg (e.g., the artist Albrecht Durer) are...
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Colombia, South America
A vast array of information about the South American country of Colombia. Features facts about its flag, coat of arms, the capital city of Bogota, music, Colombian currency, a map, and a list of facts. Click on the link to listen to the...
Oxfam
Oxfam: Virtual Journey of Burkina Faso
"Welcome into my home" is the translation of the name of Burkina Faso's capital city, Ouagadougou. The country is renowned for its hospitality and now you can explore this fascinating country for yourself.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Archives War
Presented by the Texas State Library, this is an interesting account of the tug-of-war of where the Republic of Texas' capital city should be and where the archives should be kept. Click on the documents to see them more clearly and to...
BBC
Bbc News: Troops Stage Coup in Mauritania
After only one year as a country with a freely elected leader, military troops have overthrown the existing government in Mauritania. August 6, 2008 article details the country's history and political background leading up to this...
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This Is My India: States of India
Each of the states and territories of India are highlighted in this article. Well organized with links presented to each. A chart of the states, their populations, and capital cities is included.
Curated OER
Unesco: China: Capital Cities and Tombs of the Ancient Koguryo Kingdom
The site includes archaeological remains of three cities and 40 tombs: Wunu Mountain City, Guonei City and Wandu Mountain City, 14 tombs are imperial, 26 of nobles. All belong to the Koguryo culture, named after the dynasty that ruled...
Archaeological Institute of America
Shang City Uncovered
This article describes the early excavation successes of the American-Chinese archaeological partnership, the Anyang Project.
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Visit Fortaleza: Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil
Information on Fortaleza which is the capital city of Ceara, Brazil. It has become one of the top tourist attractions in the country.
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Vive Guadalajara
Spanish content; this is an official government web-site guide to the Mexican city of Guadalajara. Find most any place related to services or tourism in the city with this guide.
Virginia Historical Society
Virginia Historical Society: Surviving War: The Home Front: Why Richmond?
Why was Richmond made the Confederate capital and how did that status change life there? Learn the reasons for this decision and the widespread impact it had on the city.
Lonely Planet
Map of Scotland
This is a map of Scotland. It is in full color and has all major cities located on it. You can click on the map for information on Scotland.
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Ciudad Victoria
Official site of the city government of Ciudad Victoria, a city about 300,000 people located in the State of Tamaulipas. The site is most attractive if the computer you are using has "Flash" software installed.
United Nations
Unesco: Persepolis
This World Heritage website looks at the ancient city of Persepolis, located in Iran. Found here are a description, maps, documentation, photos, and a video on its history.
C3 Teachers
C3 Teachers: Inquiries: Aztec
A learning module on the Aztec Empire that includes three supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Topics covered include the capital of Tenochtitlan, an...
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Timeline of Art History: Nineveh
This article outlines the history of the city of Nineveh and its rulers, and the archaeological discoveries that followed centuries after its demise. Includes a slideshow of relief carvings and other pieces of art from Nineveh.
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