Learn about the youth of Queen Elizabeth II, her accession to the throne, and subsequent coronation through this photographic essay from the Google Cultural Institute.

The Commonwealth Secretariat offers a country profile of Grenada with information on its geography, society, economy, history, constitution, and politics. Includes a map and image of the flag.

Collection of maps (political, geographic, thematic, topographic, etc.) related to Russia and the former Soviet Union.

On this map you can see the republics of the Caucasus, tiny compared to their neighbors in Central Asia, nestled between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea.

A political map of the Commonwealth of Australia in 1920, showing states and territories, major cities and ports, existing and proposed railways, steamship routes and distances, rivers, and mountain systems.

More particularly was the new sect of Christians selected as the objects of vengeance. These people had already gained the intense dislike of Rome. The austerity of their manners, the severe tenets of their faith so opposed to the...

At this site find any type of map on the U.S. and any of its states here. Great site for teachers to print out maps to use in the classroom.

This political map of Kyrgyzstan from University of Texas shows the provinces, cities, railroads, and major roads.

This relief map of Tajikistan from the University of Texas' map collection shows the mountains and bodies of water in that country.

A political map of Uzbekistan from the Perry-Castaneda collection showing the cities, province boundaries, major highways and railroads.

A relief map of Uzbekistan clearly showing the mountainous eastern region and relatively flat west. Bodies of water are also marked on the map.

A political map of Azerbaijan from the Perry-Casataneda collection. You can find the major cities, highways, and railroads, as well as some physical features.

A relief map of Azerbaijan from the Perry-Castaneda collection. You can easily see the bodies of water and mountainous regions.

A political map of Georgia showing the major cities, highways, rail lines, and autonomous republics. From the Perry-Castaneda collection.

A political map of Ukraine showing its major cities, highways, and neighboring countries. Clicking on the image will enlarge it. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.

A political map of Moldova showing its major cities and highways, counties, and neighboring countries. Clicking on the map will enlarge it. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.

This relief map of Armenia from the Perry-Castaneda collection shows how mountainous this Caucasus country is. It also demarcates the provinces and traces the rivers.

Looking for coal reserves in Central Asia? This map from the University of Texas shows the fuel reserves and energy sources in the Central Asia region.

This simple map of Turkmenistan from the Perry-Castaneda collection shows the welayat (province) boundaries, major cities, roads, and rail lines along with the neighboring countries.

A relief map of Ukraine clearly showing the Carpathian Mountains in the west and the Dnieper River running through the middle of the country. Clicking on the map will enlarge it. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.

A physical and political map of Australia and New Zealand in 1916 showing the states, territories, and divisions of Australia, including the commonwealth claims to southeastern New Guinea. This map also shows color-coded elevations from...

On May 23, 1983 Governor Michael J. Dukakis signed a proclamation which declared that Deborah Samson was the Official Heroine of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Find out why.

On May 23, 1983 Governor Michael J. Dukakis signed a proclamation which declared that Deborah Samson was the Official Heroine of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Find out why.

On May 23, 1983 Governor Michael J. Dukakis signed a proclamation which declared that Deborah Samson was the Official Heroine of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Find out why.