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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Germans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Germans. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note: Content...
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Other

German Culture: Wedding Traditions From Germany

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the traditions and unique celebrations associated with weddings in Germany.
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Facts About Germany

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Germany provides up-to-date information on the Federal Republic of Germany. Content covers a wide range of topics, including the people, government, social life, culture, sports, foreign policy, and economy.
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Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: The Germanic Tribes

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives information on the main Germanic tribes of the third and fourth centuries: the Franks, Ostrogoths, Visigoths, Burgundians, Vandals and Lombards.
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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Adam Elsheimer

For Students 9th - 10th
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Adam Elsheimer.
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Frankfurter Allgemeine

For Students 9th - 10th
Frankfurter Allgemeine is a daily newspaper, published in Frankfurt, Germany. Its content includes top national and international news, politics, business and finance, sports, weather, culture, editorials, and more. News is also...
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State Library of North Carolina

N Cpedia: German Settlers

For Students 9th - 10th
German settlers first came to what is now North Carolina as part of the second expedition sent to the Roanoke area by Sir Walter Raleigh in the 1580s. The largest influx of German people to North Carolina, however, occurred in the...
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Other

Rheinland Pfalz: Rhineland Palatinate: In the Middle of Europe

For Students 9th - 10th
English version of the public relations site for the German state of Rheinland-Pfalz. Click on the state crest to go to the original site in German.
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Other

Bremen Tourism: Bremen at a Glance

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief introduction to the city, facts & figures, its history, culture, etc. The focus here is on sights and tourism generally.
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INTERNET Red 2000

All About Spain: Basque Country

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is provided for by All About Spain. Known as one of the most industrialized regions of Spain it is also known to be completely autoctonous in culture which includes a language of its own. This site is also available in Spanish,...
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Latvia: People

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the people of Latvia and the many minorities. Find out the ethnic groups, languages, and religions of this country. Information from the CIA World Fact Book.