National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Costa Rica
Click-through the facts-and-photo file about Costa Rica's geography, nature, history, people and culture, and government. The video that explains the many reasons why Costa Rica is a favorite destination for ecotourists and...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Panama
Features a virtual destination guide and country profile of Panama, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and...
Ohio History Central
Ohio History Central: Pontiac
This site provides a biographical sketch of Chief Pontiac. Discusses his ties to many different Native American Tribes. Also discusses Pontiac's Rebellion.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Utah History Encyclopedia: Pony Express in Utah
This resource provides concise historical information concerning the Pony Express in Utah.
Other
El Salvador Military Rule
Here you'll find an overview of El Salvador. It discusses early 20th century instability with exports and government leading to rebellions. Good Basic information.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Economy of Honduras
In-depth encyclopedia entry discussing the economy of Honduras.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Garifuna Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Garifuna Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Hans Lohninger
Photo Globe: Dominica
Presents background and general country facts and figures about Dominica in a well organized chart form. This site is enriched by links to maps and an image of its flag.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Economy of Nicaragua
Visit this site to get information on the economy of Nicaragua which is mostly dependent on its export business.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Economy of Panama
Provides an overview of the economy of Panama along with accompanying statistics.
Other
Moon Travel Planner: Costa Rica
Discover and explore Costa Rica in this great online destination guidebook. After reading an overview of the country, get detailed information about specific regions and cities that include detailed maps. The links help you plan a trip.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Fidel Castro
This site contains the text of Castro's speech "On the Export of Revolution." Castro talks about what he believes the Cuban revolution has taught the world.
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: Homepage
Read about America's Central Intelligence Agency and how it works to provide national security intelligence. The resource discusses careers with the CIA, how the organization is run and its history. Also view the "World Factbook"...
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: A Little Brick Plant in the Middle of Nowhere
The Claybank Brick Plant is in the Dirt Hills of south-central Saskatchewan and the only complete example of such a plant in North America. Its equipment and structures are intact and functional, preserved as they would have been in the...
University of Washington
Pacific Northwest Labor and Civil Rights Projects: Seattle General Strike
A comprehensive look at the Seattle General Strike, which began in February, 1919. Here you will find an explanation of why the strike began, an interactive map of the location of important events, oral histories, contemporary newspaper...
A&E Television
History.com: Amerigo Vespucci
Amerigo Vespucci was an Italian-born merchant and explorer who took part in early voyages to the New World on behalf of Spain around the late 15th century. By that time, the Vikings had established settlements in present-day North...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Mirror Pendant in Form of a Bat Human From Grave 5, Sitio Conte
Bat-human imagery in ancient Central American art is often linked to religious beliefs and practices. View pictures and read descriptions of a pendant in the form of a bat-human found in a grave near Panama City in this essay. A video...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Tlatilco Figurines
Tlatilco figurines are wonderful small ceramic figures, often of women, found in Central Mexico. Their intimate, lively poses and elaborate hairstyles are indicative of the already sophisticated artistic tradition.View pictures and read...
Tour Costa Rica
The Nicaragua Revolution
This article describes the Nicaraguan Revolution, with a focus on its relations with Costa Rica.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Jaguar
Once native to the southwestern United States, breeding populations of Jaguars no longer exist in the region, and populations in Central and South America have become very small. Only in parts of the Amazon rainforest and the Pantanal...
Information Technology Associates
Anguilla 2017
Information is provided from the CIA World Factbook on geography, maps, population, religion, history, economy, government, and more.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Belize
Visit this site to learn more about Belize's history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Costa Rica
On this website, find information about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Costa Rica.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: El Salvador
Investigate the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of El Salvador.