This site from the Princeton University includes a map collection from Roolvink's "Atlas of the Middle East" with a variety of historical maps on Islam.

How is Greek mythology relevant to you right now? This site gives you examples of the connections between ancient Greek myths and your world today, in terms of figures of speech. Ever perform a Herculean task? Been tantalized by...

Toad Hop is a multiplayer geography game that allows students from anywhere in the world to race against each other while matching countries and capitals!

This interactive historical map focuses on the history of Europe, Africa, Asia to the year 1000 CE. Click on a region to learn historical facts about each location. Requires JavaScript. Offers map translation into Greek, Turkish, Serbian...

This imaginative lesson uses food products to demonstrate the physical characteristics of maps.

Special-effects photograph of a human face overlaid with a map of the world..

Petroleum is king in the Algerian economy, but read how the government is trying to diversify its economy. There is a chart showing all aspects of the Algerian economy. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.

You can read about the relatively homogenous population of Algeria in this information from the CIA World Fact Book. Find out about the education levels, languages, and religion.

A chart detailing the people of Anguilla. You can find out about the age structure, ethnic groups, languages, and religions. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.

Azerbaijan is described as a republic. Read about its government and the problems it has faced with rebels and the problem of Nagorno-Karabakh. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.

This chart with information about the people of the British Virgin Islands is compiled from the CIA World Fact Book. You can find out about the median age, education, religions, and ethnic groups.

You can find facts about Brunei's geography on this list based on the CIA World Fact Book. Included are the climate, natural resources, land use, and the note that its two parts are separated by Malaysia.

A good look at the history of Bulgaria from its beginnings in the 7th century up to the current times. Find out about its place in the Ottoman Empire, collaboration with the Nazis in World War II, and its overthrow of Communism....

Read this article to find out about the geography, climate, wildlife, and size of Burkina Faso. From the CIA World Fact Book.

A brief discussion of the people of Chad accompanied by a chart that gives information about the population, ethnic group percentages, languages, and religions. From the CIA World Fact Book.

A very brief discussion of the physical environment of Croatia. You can find out about its terrain, climates, and island-filled coast. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.

Overview of the geography of Egypt with information from the CIA World Fact Book. Learn about the terrain, climate, natural resources, environment, and importance of its geographic location.

A discussion of the climate and terrain of Eritrea. Find out where the climate is hot and where it is temperate. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.

The history of Ethiopia, the world's oldest independent country, has been tumultuous since the 1970s. Read what has been happening and what the future might hold for this country. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

Read this brief overview of the people of Ethiopia. You can find out about their languages, religions, and a chart gives a breakdown of ethnic groups in the country. Information from the CIA World Fact Book.

A hopeful look at the economy of Georgia current to the present. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book and U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

In this article you can read about the people of Georgia, a place having more than 2500 years of recorded history. Find a chart at the end of the article that gives you quick facts about the country. Information for the CIA World Fact Book.

Read about Ghana's geography and climate. Did you know the largest man-made lake is in Ghana? Information from the CIA World Fact Book.

An overview of the economy of Gibraltar which has changed its dependence on British military spending. Information from the CIA World Fact Book.