Countries

“Each country profile provides information on geography, maps, flag, history, current ruler, area, population, capital, largest cities, language, ethnicity / race, religion, literacy rate, economy, and government.”

Provides frequently updated text based information and maps on all countries of the world. Information includes: geography, people, government, economy, transportation, communications, military, and transnational issues for each country. Lots of statistics.

Includes national anthems, flags, maps of nations of world, weather and news stories from around the world.

Provides basic facts, flags, government, geography, history, people and news of many of the worlds countries. Countries are listed alphabetically or by region. Links to related sites.

Provides information for each country on the drop down menu. Features an overview, politics, economy, environmental trends, flags, map, climate, area, population, language, currency, holidays, largest cities, history, etc. Includes current news stories.

Provides a concise presentation of information on various countries. Information includes climate, history, government, business profiles, sports and activities, cuisine, maps, etc.

Features a wide variety of information on history, economy, culture, and the environment, as well as the usual travel and tourist information. Countries and/or regions can be selected. Maps are included.

Provides annotated links to geographical subjects that are categorized and include: outline maps, population, climate & weather, country facts, historic maps, physical geography, rivers, etc.

Excellent feature stories about geographical and historic topics about countries all over the world change regularly and are then archived. Countries can be selected by geographic region (Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Europe & Latin America). Information includes historical, and cultural, as well as geographical.

http://www.clearinghouse.net/cgi-bin/chadmin/viewcat/Places___Peoples?kywd++ Provides guides on topics pertaining to cities, states, provinces, countries and other regions of the world, their peoples and cultures. Countries are categorized by region: Africa, Arctic, Asia, Australia & Pacific, Central America & Caribbean, Europe, North America, and South America. Includes some travel information.

Provides extensive information and links on regional studies, including: African, Asian, Indigenous peoples, Latin American, Middle East, Pacific, Russian & Eastern European, and Western European.

Provides addresses and websites for embassies, consulates and United Nations permanent missions all over the world. Information includes emigration and immigration information, tourist information and some cultural and climate information on the countries.

Provides extensive information on the UN and its agencies, international law, peackeeping, human rights, economic and social development, etc. The site index is in alphabetical order and makes finding specific topics more efficient.

Provides up-to-date statistical data for UN member nations. An easy-to-use, two-step database that allows users to view and compare the most up-to-date statistical data for the UN member nations. Up to seven countries can be selected for comparision purposes, along with the specific statistics/data/ the user wishes to view and/or compare.

Sponsored by US Dept. of Commerceto provide commerical information for all the countries of the world, sorted by region. Each country has an overview with basic background information, plus market research reports, industry sector analysis, trade information, key contacts, Consular Information sheets, etc. Links to other related sites.

Provides all kinds of travel and cultural information on a wide variety of countries. The information includes money, language, maps, and transportation. Links to the Lonely Planet Guides for specific countries.

The original intent of this site was to focus primarily on lesser known areas of the world where US forces might possibly be deployed, so many countries are missing. The information is basic and includes political, economic, social, and cultural information. Some bias is apparent, but nevertheless the site has much potential.

Online exhibit that examines the diversity, dynamism, and global influence of Africa’s peoples and cultures over time in the realms of family, work, community, and the natural environment. Explores the history from Prehistory to the present and includes a timeline.

Provides detailed information on all African nations, mostly in the form of statistics and tables. Information includes: geography, demographics, birth rate, infant mortality, government, economy, and defense spending. Links to other sites.

Provides links to newspapers, magazines, treaties, charters, and maps, from the Middle East. Includes information about religions, education, countries, business, and travel in the region.

Provides annotated resources and links to educational material relating to Asia for K-12 students and teachers. Includes statistics, full text historical & contemporary documents, charts, graphs, and journals.

Profile of the Vatican, "the smallest independent state in the world and the residence of the spiritual leadership of the Roman Catholic church." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, and brief listings of leaders and media outlets. Site also includes links to related news stories, and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). (LII, 2007)

Background and news stories about Iran, covering history, Iran's nuclear program, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, and related topics. Includes a timeline of events from 2002 to the present, quick facts, and news back to 2002. From the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). (LII, 2007)

Features advanced academic information “providing policymakers, scholars, business leaders, and citizens with an indepth understanding of developmental processes in russia and the new independent states of Eurasia.”

Provides information on Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South American countries. Topics include: economy, education, government, humanities, media & communication, recreation, science, social science, society & culture, sustainable development, etc.

Lists the heads of state and heads of government of all countries and territories, going back to 1700. Countries are listed in alphabetical order. Includes the heads of international organizations during the same time period.

Provides a variety of statistics on population, including average annual growth rates, average annual population changes, etc. Statistics are based on US Bureau of the Census.

Features links to official city websites and related governmental information arranged by country, including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and the US. Includes links to other sites of interest.

Provides a large, searchable database of photographs of buildings, cities, and towns from over 50 countries. Includes the Taj Mahal, the Sydney Opera House, China’s Imperial Palace, Chartre and Notre Dame cathedrals, etc.

An excellent resource for flags of all nations. Includes a world fact book with maps, and basic information on the countries (e.g. geography, people, government, economy, transportation, communcation, defense, etc.)

Each page contains basic information on the country, including its formal name, capital city, area, population, currency, language and religons as well as the current flag. Includes a “Flags from history” section and links to other flag sites.

Features full colour physical & political maps as well as key facts & statistics on countries of the world. Information includes geography, climate, people, religion, language, history, and economy.

Features links to national maps from the entire world. Some city, province, regional maps are included. Some maps are interactive, while others may have their own links to information about the country. Searchable.

Features links to blank and outline maps of the world, its countries, regions, provinces, etc.

Provides various outline maps of the world and specific geographic areas (e.g. North America, Europe, etc.) that can be printed and/or downloaded for personal and classroom use. The focus is very American, but the entire world is represented.

Provides small maps of the world’s countries. Includes links to flags and economic information. Some specialized maps available (e.g. geographic, climatic, population).

This page is created and maintained by Ms. B. Knoepfel (Teacher-Librarian), McMath Secondary School.