Library of Congress
Loc: Country Study: Saudi Arabi
An extensive look at the country of Saudi Arabia. This page is a list of links to in-depth information pertaining to Saudi Arabia's history, economy, geography, government, people, and national security.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Maronites
The Maronites are an ancient East Christian sect; the Maronite church was the first Syrian church to join Rome, and thus it became the first Uniate of the East. Maronites today number about 1,300,000. Half a million of them reside in...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Swahili
The people known as Swahili live along the narrow East African coastline and the adjacent islands between southern Somalia and northern Mozambique; they also live in the Aomoro Islands and northwestern Madagascar, and there are Swahili...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Mamprusi
The people now known as the "Mamprusi" occupy the East and West Mamprusi districts of northern Ghana. Agriculture and animal husbandry provide subsistence for most of the population. Sheep, goats, pigeons, fowl, and guinea foul are kept...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Mbeere
The Mbeere live in Embu District in the Eastern Province of Kenya, East Africa. The name "Mbeere" means "first," referring to their belief that they were the initial occupants of their territory. Aesthetics center on the verbal arts,...
Curated OER
Middle East Map
NPR reports on the neighboring countries to Iraq in the Middle East: Jordan, Syria, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia. How are these countries coping with the violence so close at hand? The report contains audio and a series of pictures taken in...
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Bahrain
BBC News offers a general overview of the Middle Eastern country of Bahrain. Focus is on history, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, recent news articles, and related internet...
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Kuwait
BBC News provides a general overview of the tiny Middle Eastern country of Kuwait, known for its oil production. Focus is on history, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Offers links to a timeline of key events, recent news...
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Saudi Arabia
BBC News offers a general overview of the wealthy Middle Eastern country of Saudi Arabia. Focus is on history, current problems, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, recent news...
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Oman
BBC News presents a general overview of the Arab country of Oman. Focus is on history, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, recent news articles, and related internet sources....
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Syria
The BBC gives a factual overview of the Middle Eastern country of Syria. Features an audio of the national anthem, a timeline of key events, and links to other related sites.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Iraq
Click-through facts-and-photo file about the geography, nature, history, people, culture, and government of Iraq. Includes a map of this Asian country that pinpoints its location in the Middle East.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: United Arab Emirates
BBC News presents a general overview of the United Arab Emirates which is a federation of seven states. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key...
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Qatar
BBC News features a general overview of the oil rich Gulf State of Qatar. Focus is on history, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, recent news articles, and related internet...
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Cyprus: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the island country of Cyprus in the Middle East.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Qatar: Introduction
Explore statistics, history, culture, economy, politics, and demographics for the country of Qatar in the Middle East.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Yemen: Introduction
Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the country of Yemen in the Middle East.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Syria: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Syria in the Middle East.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: United Arab Emirates : Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of the United Arab Emirates in the Middle East.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Saudi Arabia: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Saudi Arabia in the Middle East.
Middle East Policy Council
Mepc: Teach Mideast: Palestine
In an effort to educate on the Middle East and Islam, the MEPC presents this overview of Palestine.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Jordan: Introduction
Provides statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for Jordan located in the Middle East.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Iraq: Introduction
Provides statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for Iraq located in the Middle East.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Israel: Introduction
Provides statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for Israel located in the Middle East.