BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Bolivia
Provided is a basic profile of the South American country of Bolivia with emphasis on history, culture, its leaders, and its news media. Links to a timeline of key events in history.
Globe Tracks
Travel for Kids: Argentina
Explore things to do in Patagonia, Buenos Aires, and other places to see in the South American country Argentina.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Colombia
A profile providing an overview of cultural, political, and economic conditions in Colombia. Also provides links to related subjects.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Literature 2001
At this site from The Nobel Foundation you can read about V.S. Naipaul, the man who won the 2001 Nobel Prize in Literature. His life and works are discussed in this detailed website,providing video, original texts and speeches and...
eTravel Photos
Travel Photos From Paraguay, South America
A beautiful photo journal from Paraguay taken by Tony Costa in 2003.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Ecuador: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Ecuador in South America.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Chile: Introduction
Provides statistics, history, culture, economy, politics, and demographics for the country of Chili in South America.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Guyana: Introduction
Complete guide to the statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Guyana in South America.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Peru: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Peru in South America.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Paraguay: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Paraguay in South America.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Uruguay: Introduction
Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the country of Uruguay in South America.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Venezuela: Introduction
Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the country of Venezuela in South America.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Chile
This resource from the Library of Congress contains in-depth information about the country of Chile.
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographica.com: Adventure in Argentina
This site from Geographica.com contains information on a variety of parks in Argentina. A description of each follows the name of the park.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Venezuela Country Profile
A great country profile that takes you on a virtual trip to Venezuela. An overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links available that will provide you...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Teton
A page containing information about an Indian tribe known as the Teton who live in South Dakota. Investigate their family life, economy, religion, and history.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Shuswap
Learn about the tribe known as the Shuswap who live in south-central British Columbia.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: South America, 1898
A map of South America in 1898. The map shows capitals and major cities, railroads, terrain, rivers, and coastal features, and includes an insert map of the Isthmus of Panama. "The chief industries in South America are herding,...
Geographyiq
Geography Iq: Ecuador
A detailed and comprehensive resource for finding much information on the South American republic of Ecuador. Organized by quick facts in chart form or longer commentaries.
Other
The North Pole: Christmas Around the World
A look at how world countries celebrate the different traditions of the Christmas season.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Arabs
The Arab world is usually considered to be comprised of the following nineteen countries: Mauritania, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Chad, Lebanon, Egypt, Sudan, Jordan, Syria, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Saudi...
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Amazon River, South America
Spanning seven different countries in South America, the Amazon River is one of the longest rivers in the world. It reaches around 6400 kilometres (4000 miles) in length. This is a satellite image showing the mouths of the Amazon River...
Other
Merco Press: Uruguay
MercoPress is an "Independent news agency" concentrating on Mercosur (Common Market of the South) countries and includes in its area of influence the South Atlantic and insular territories. The particular site focuses on Uruguay, but...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Education: My Wonderful World
Interactive map of the world in which students select a continent and begin exploring using online resources from the Smithsonian Institute.