Climate Zone
Climate Zone: Climate of Argentina
Tables for the different climate regions in Argentina show the average temperature, rainfall and snowfall in this South American country.
Climate Zone
Climate of Uruguay
Climate information for the South American country of Uruguay is found here. Average temperature, rainfall, and snowfall is broken down by months.
Other
Paraguay: National Profile
Provides a brief but factual national profile of the South American country of Paraguay.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Geography: Places: Atacama Desert
Describes the Atacama region of Chile and why this area is so dry.
Other
Museum of Unnatural History: Virtual Exploration Society: Colonel Percy Fawcett
Read about the exciting adventures of Col. Percy Fawcett as he mapped the jungles of South America in the early 20th century.
AllRefer
All Refer Reference: Uruguay: Background & Profile
Comprehensive set of links for learning about the South American country of Uruguay. Included is information about geography, culture, government, and the economy of Uruguay. Also provides links to a map and flag.
AllRefer
All Refer Reference: Suriname: Introduction & Country Profile
Good resource for studying about the South American country of Suriname. Learn meaningful facts about its geography, culture, economy, government, and more. You can view a map and a flag, too.
AllRefer
All Refer: Reference: Colombia: Introduction & Country Profile
Profiled here is the South American country of Columbia. Basic facts are furnished for topics that include: geography, economy, government, people, military, history, and a map.
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographia: An Introduction to Ecuador
Detailed site that describes and unearths the fascinating country of Ecuador. Experience the culture, history, and geography of this beautiful land.
Other
Brooklyn Expedition: Latin America
Excellent site about Latin America from the Brooklyn Children's Museum. Explore ancient beliefs and rituals, celebrations, culture, the land, animals, and the history of Latin America.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: World Flags
Enchanted Learning features this website devoted to the study of the world's flags. There are fact sheets, illustrations, current and historical flags, and related links.
Climate Zone
Climate Zone: Climate of Peru
Tables for the different climate regions in Peru show the average temperature, rainfall, and snowfall in this South American country.
Climate Zone
Climate Zone: Ecuador
Learn about the general climate in the South American country of Ecuador by reading charts that show average temperature and amounts of rain and snow.
Climate Zone
Climate Zone: Climate of Chile
Tables for the different climate regions in Chile show the average temperature, rainfall and snowfall in this South American country.
Latimer Clarke Corporation
Atlapedia Online: French Guiana
Use this useful guide to gather information, facts, and statistics on the South American country of French Guiana. Click on the maps to enlarge them.
Climate Zone
Climate Zone: Columbia
Presents climate information for the South American country of Columbia including facts about average temperature, rainfall and snowfall.
Climate Zone
Climate of French Guiana
Offers climate information for the South American country of French Guiana. Broken down by average temperature, rain days, and snow days.
University of Georgia
University of Georgia: Hargrett Library: Rare Map Collection
The Hargrett Library at the University of Georgia offers visitors the opportunity to view images of over 800 maps that go back almost 500 years. Researchers get a first-hand look at the lives of early Americans with these original maps...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: World Atlas: Suriname
View an excellent map of Suriname accompanied by current, detailed information about this interesting country.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: School Publishers: World Atlas: The World
Provides continent, country, and ocean floor maps from all over the world. Click on a continent's name to access the detailed maps which also include statistical facts on each available country.
PBS
Pbs: The Living Edens Manu, Peru's Hidden Rainforest
Read about Peru's "hidden" rain forest-Manu. This site provides in-depth information about the flora and fauna of the region as well as conservation efforts and the history of the area. There are additional resources for the classroom...
Channel 4 Learning
4 Learning: Geography Essentials, a Village Overseas
Overseas villages compared to the life with running water, cars, and schools.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Patagonian Steppe
In this resource, students can investigate the location, biodiversity, and threats to the Patagonian steppe ecoregion and also find helpful links to further explore information about this area.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Latin America
Article on Latin America that provides a great overview of the region. Discussions include history, religion, culture, links to information about each of the countries, and more.