Detailed geographical information on any country is available at this site. Within the World Map section, you can get facts and figures about each country's geography, demographics, government, political system, flags, historical and...

An in-depth lecture and PowerPoint slideshow on the history of computing can be found here. It gives an overview of the advances in science that made desktop computers possible, starting with the invention of counting, to the...

Thorough overview of information on the South American country of Uruguay. Subjects include geography, architecture, languages, food, economy, sports, environment, population, religion, history, arts, and holidays. Be sure to look at the...

A comparison of eight artists: Arthur Dove, Anthony, Green, Richard Hunt, Judy Onofrio, Betye Saar, Kay Sage, Yves Tanguy, Jane Tuckerman. Click on a specific artist to view one of their pieces, then read the information about its...

The Black Hills Institute of Geological Research is a world-renowned center for paleontology. Here they describe in clear language how fossils are formed and preserved, and what information they give us about the past, particularly in...

Provides an overview of the culture of Maldives. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Rwandans. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Hutu of Rwanda and Burundi. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...

Provides an overview of the culture of the Cook Islands. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics,...

Describes the different branches of Philosophy and what their relevance is to today's world.

Information on the South American country of Paraguay. Topics covered are geography, environment, architecture, population, languages, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, holidays, and news. Also included is a fun fact sheet...

A guide to information about Venezuela. Topics included are geography, architecture, languages, food, economy, sports, environment, population, religion, history, arts, and holidays. Check out the fun facts and photo gallery.

Great resource that is full of useful background information about the Central American country of Guatemala. Content includes geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be sure to...

Take a look at the people of Laos in this article from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes. Find out about their language, religion, and the ethnic groups in the country.

Provides an overview of the culture of Vatican City. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics,...

Provides an overview of the culture of the Falkland Islands. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion,...

A look at the groups of people living in Andorra. Education is supported by Andorra, France, and Spain. A chart gives some quick looks at the ethnic groups. languages, and religion in the country. Information from the CIA Fact Book.