A comprehensive website on Taiwan. Includes colored maps, geographic information, and articles. Click on any tab above the maps to find much more information on topics such as famous Taiwanese, flags, symbols, travel, weather, and lots...

A comprehensive guide to the United States of America including a variety of maps, statistics, facts, and information on history, geography, flags, symbols, travel, and much more.

Features maps and a description of the geography and history of North America with links to information on its countries, famous people, flags, symbols, and much more.

This article focuses on the Ortelius atlas titled "Theatre of the World." A brief biographical sketch of the famous cartographer Abraham Ortelius (1528-1598 CE) is included.

A comprehensive website on Canada. Includes colored maps, geographic information, and articles. Click on any tab above the maps to find much more information on topics such as famous Canadians, flags, symbols, travel, weather, and lots...

Takes a look at the story of the Titan Atlas in Greek Mythology with a focus on his punishment from Zeus and his representation in Greek art.

Carter Emmart has been coordinating the efforts of scientists, artists, and programmers to build a complete 3D visualization of our known universe. He demos this stunning tour and explains how it's being shared with facilities around the...

This site provides information on glaciers from around the world. Its two-page fact sheet can be downloaded as a PDF file.

A comprehensive and current look at the economy of Mali from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes. Read about the development of agriculture and mining in this third world country.

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.

Find out about the economic success Latvia has become since its independence in 1990. A chart gives a quick look at facts about the economy. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes and CIA World Fact Book.

Don't miss the chart that shows the many political parties that operate in the small country of Benin. Read about its government and its recent elections. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book and the U.S. State Dept. Background...

A look at the current state of the economy of Libya. Although rich in oil reserves, there are still many problems with government control of the economic structure. Information from the CIA World Fact Book.

This article on the economy of Azerbaijan discusses the importance of the petroleum reserves, but also talks about the government's attempts to stabilize economy. A chart is included that displays the DP along with other parts that make...

Read about the climate, terrain, and rainfall in the country of Rwanda. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.

A graphic showing the various aspects of the physical environment of Madagascar including the climate, terrain, natural resources, and environmental issues. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.

Read about the harsh history of Angola and the recent bright spots that suggest possible success after the civil wars that resulted from the country's rebellion from Portugal. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

Read about the potential for a resurgence of a strong economy in Ivory Coast once political problems are resolved. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

Read about Ivory Coast's recent history, the military coups, violence, and the encouraging agreement that has ushered in a transitional government. You can also find out about its history as a French colony. Information is from the U.S....

A thorough discussion of the state of the government and politics in Georgia today. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes and a link is provided for more information on the South Ossetia question.

You can read about Ghana's struggles with its economy over the past 40 years, and how it is working to strengthen the economy currently to improve the lives for its citizens. Information from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

This article gives a good look at the government of Guinea and its problems since 2003. Read about the dictatorial president and the recent rebukes to his presidency. Information from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

Find out about the history of Ghana from its beginnings, its place as a British protectorate, and the problems and eventual successes it has had since its independence. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

A thorough look at the history of Liberia with an emphasis on the civil war and the recent recovery from that unstable time. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.