Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: South Africa Timeline
This timeline provides insight into the long history of struggle of the black population of South Africa. Follow the centuries of European wars and colonial rule and the policies that led to apartheid.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: South Africa: English
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the English in South Africa. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges,...
PBS
Pbs: The City of Thulamela
Good information from PBS on Thulamela, another archaeological site in South Africa. Thulamela prospered between 1350 and 1650 A.D. and was skilled in mining and creating tools.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: South Africa
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of South Africa, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
PBS
The Lost City of Mapungubwe
This site has interesting background information of the ancient city of Mapungubwe in South Africa which was hidden from the world by the apartheid government. Now scholars and archaeologists can explore and excavate there with no problems.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Features a country profile and travel guide to Democratic Republic of the Congo, background overview, and numerous links to in-depth information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Bakongo
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Bakongo in the Congo River region of Africa. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes,...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Western Sahara
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Western Sahara, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Sudan
The BBC provides a detailed overview of Africa's largest country, Sudan. Also, gives facts at a glance, information about its leaders, an audio of its National Anthem, and a timeline of key events in history. You can find much more...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Malinke
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Malinke people of 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: Songhay
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Songhay in the Sahel region of Africa. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: Western Africa: Countries Quiz
Test your geography knowledge by taking this interactive quiz over the countries of Western Africa.
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: Southern Africa: Countries Quiz
Test your geography knowledge by taking this interactive quiz over the countries of Southern Africa.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of African Art: Activity Room
Come discover Madagascar--its geography, animals, music and language. Test your current knowledge and learn new things too.
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania: Republic of Benin
Provides a country map, travel advisories, link to Benin embassy in U.S.,facts about the Republic of Benin, and more.
Columbia University
Columbia University: African Studies
This collection of African studies resources provides users with a great deal of information about African culture, geography, history, and current issues.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Eritrea
Features a detailed destination guide to Eritrea, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, maps, and much more...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Guinea Bissau
Features a destination guide to Guinea-Bissau giving 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: Sudan
Here you can find a country profile and travel guide to the African nation of Sudan, background overview, and numerous links to key information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: African Unity Activity
Students will be able to discuss and debate current issues for a specific African country, then develop solutions to these issues by participating in a simulation of a meeting of the Organization of African Unity (OAU).
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Botswana
Offers a country profile and travel guide to the African nation of Botswana, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Ethiopia
Features a travel guide and country profile of Ethiopia including a broad overview and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and much...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Sotho
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Sotho of Lesotho and South Africa. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Afrikaners
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Afrikaners of South Africa. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...
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