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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Mapping Our Worlds

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
In this instructional activity, introduce your learners to the world of maps and discover a world of information online. Students learn how to identify different types of maps, comparing maps to the rooms of a house.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Albania

For Students 1st - 9th
Students learn about the geography of Albania on this site. The history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population.
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Information Technology Associates

Theodora: Guyana 2017

For Students 9th - 10th
Great starting point for a research paper. Covers a broad list of topics including geography, maps, population, religion, military, international issues, history, government, economy, communications, transportation, and photos.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Zambia

For Students 9th - 10th
On this webpage, students can learn about the Geography of Zambia. The history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population.
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Other

Map of Guyana

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a map of Guyana with an easy to understand synopsis of general information on the country.
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Adventure Learning Foundation

Adventure Learning Foundation: Bolivia

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive reference tool with an abundance of country specific information about the South American country of Bolivia. Content covered includes photos, symbols, provinces, history, economy, geography, climate, population, culture,...
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Adventure Learning Foundation

Adventure Learning Foundation: Venezuela

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive reference tool with an abundance of country specific information about the South American country of Venezuela. Content covered includes photos, symbols, history, economy, geography, climate, population, culture, maps, and...
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Adventure Learning Foundation

Adventure Learning Foundation: Costa Rica

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive reference tool with an abundance of country specific information about the Central American country of Costa Rica. Content covered includes photos, symbols, history, economy, geography, climate, population, culture, maps,...
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Adventure Learning Foundation

Adventure Learning Foundation: Brazil

For Students 9th - 10th
Useful guide with an abundance of country specific information about the South American country of Brazil. Content covered includes photos, symbols, history, economy, geography, climate, population, culture, maps, and lesson plans.
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Information Technology Associates

Theodora: Colombia 2017

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete resource for country-specific information on Colombia. Full of useful facts on geography, population, religion, military, international issues, history, government, economy, communications, transportation, and more. Links to...
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Latimer Clarke Corporation

Atlapedia Online: Indonesia

For Students Pre-K - 1st
If you're doing a research paper on Indonesia, this is a great place to begin. Has information about the history, people, geography, climate, economy, and more. Click on the map image to get more details and an enlarged view.
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Information Technology Associates

Suriname 2017

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive country-specific information compiled from a variety of sources. Explore Suriname's geography, population, climate, people, government, economy, communications, international issues, religion, and more. Be sure to click on...
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InterKnowledge Corp.

Geographia: An Introduction to Ecuador

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed site that describes and unearths the fascinating country of Ecuador. Experience the culture, history, and geography of this beautiful land.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Cape Verde

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts about Cape Verde including environmental issues, geography, government, people, water, economy, agriculture, natural resources, and energy.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Zambia

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a complete reference source and travel guide to the South African nation of Zambia that includes a broad background overview and numerous links to sources with comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history,...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Moldova

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a country profile and destination guide to Moldova, background details, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, tourism, environment, population, news, government,...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Jordan

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete destination guide and country profile of Jordan featuring a background overview, and numerous links to key information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, tourism, government,...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Philippines

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough reference directory for finding information on the Asian country of the Philippines. Content includes background details, a country profile, and numerous links to comprehensive information on this country's culture, history,...
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Information Technology Associates

Anguilla 2017

For Students 9th - 10th
Information is provided from the CIA World Factbook on geography, maps, population, religion, history, economy, government, and more.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Chad

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts about Chad including environmental issues, geography, government, people, water, economy, agriculture, health, natural resources, energy use, and conflict.
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Latimer Clarke Corporation

Atlapedia Online: Guyana

For Students 9th - 10th
A quick reference tool for finding facts and statistics on the South American country of Guyana. Click on the maps to enlarge them.