Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Guaranis
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Guaranis in Paraguay and Brazil. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...
Other
Global Nature Fund: Pantanal
A web resource that describes the Pantanal, the "world's largest wetland". It covers parts of Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay. Click on 'detailed data' to read lots of factual information.
Other
Discovery Channel Na Escola (Discovery School Brazil)
This site is divided into three areas: Teachers, Parents, and Students, and complements one-hour educational programs offered by Discovery Channel Brazil. An interactive schedule allows teachers, students, and parents to find activities...
Other
Bridgewater State College: Rondonia Web
Geography and culture of the western Amazon state of Rondonia, including detailed information about urbanization and deforestation and links to other resources about Rondonia.
Eduweb
Eduweb: Amazon Interactive
Games and activities help students explore the Ecuadorian Amazon. Learn about the rainforest and the Quichua people who call it home, and experiment with running a community-based ecotourism project along the Rio Napo.
Other
The Paradise
Explore nature in Brazil. Discover how cacti, bromeliads, and animals are an important part of its habitat.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Brazilians
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Brazilians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Afro Brazilians
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Afro-Brazilians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
PBS
Pbs Frontline: Jewel of the Amazon
Description of what the discovery of diamonds and the ensuing black market and illegal mining has done to the Amazon Basin of Brazil.
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographia: Latin America
This Geography portal to Latin America features maps, photos, and drawings relating to each country. Click on desired country icon to see related pages.
Other
Worldpress.org: Map of South America
This interactive map lets you click on the name of a country in South America to get a more detailed view and facts about its geography, economy, media, and demographics.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Latin America
Article on Latin America that provides a great overview of the region. Discussions include history, religion, culture, links to information about each of the countries, and more.
Other
Macalester College: Brasilia
This site provides political analysis of the decision to build the city of Brasilia. Includes information on Niemeyer and images of some buildings.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Chileans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Chileans. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note: Content...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Bulgarians
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Bulgarians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Burkinabe
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Burkinabe of Burkina Faso. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Mossi
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Mossi people of Burkina Faso and Cote d'Ivoire. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Burundians
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Burundians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Tutsi
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Tutsi people in Africa. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Khmer
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Khmer of Cambodia. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Hill Tribespeople
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the hill tribespeople of Cambodia. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Cameroonians
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Cameroonians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Canadians
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Canadians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note: Content...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: French Canadians
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of French Canadians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...