Web Sites for Research on Countries of the World

Atlapedia
The page opens to an index. Click on the first letter of the country you wish to research.
Atlapedia Online contains key information on every country of the world.
Each country profile provides facts and data on geography, climate, people, religion, language, history, and economy.

CIA Factbook
Choose region of the world, then choose country.
Includes sections on Flag and Map, Geography, People, Government, Economy, Transportation, Communication and Defense.

Country Watch
An up-to-date source of information on 191 countries. Provides basic data such as population
profile, currency, map, agriculture, energy, metals and environment. Short section on history and people. Limited information available. Good link for recent news articles.

Countries of the world: Statistical data and related links
List of over 200 countries with statistical data and links to culture, travel, weather, government, and more!

Currency Converter Find out what the U.S. Dollar is worth in another country's currency.

Farefinder
Look here to find airfare costs to your country from Denver.

Flags of the Nations of the World Choose National flags from the left hand side. In the box on the right side use pull down menu to locate country.

Flags of the World
Each flag page includes information about the flag's history, symbology and how it has changed over time. Good pictures that can be printed by opening into another window. Remember that they print
in black and white.

Index to Recipes from around the World
Click on area of the world your country located in. This should give you links to recipes and infromation on food.

Information Please Home Page
Scroll down to World section. Choose either Countries or Flags. Good size color flags here. A good general reference site.

Interactive World Factbook
Alphabetical listing. Choose categories from left hand side of screen.

Latin American Countries
Alphabetical listing. Choose your Latin American Country.

Library of Congress Country Studies/Area Handbooks
Scroll down to bottom of page for alphabetical listing. Covers 85 countries.

Lonely Planet Destinations
Published by Lonely Planet travel guides. Choose geographical region, then country and click on GO. Slideshows and maps available.

Multicultural Calendar
Browse by Month, Holiday, or country. Search option also available.

Nations of the world
This site profiles every nation and province of the world
You can look at maps, flags, or listen to national anthems.
1,600 pages of written text on the nations. Test your knowledge with the monthly quiz.

SOAR-Searchable Online Archive of Recipes
Look here under Ethnic Foods or by category.

State Department Background Notes on Countries
Click on region, then select country.

South American links
Use this to go to specific South American sites.

Worldskip.com
An easy way to use an index of websites from countries around the world. Find local news, sconomics, travel and activities.

World Atlas.com
This site has maps, country information and more.

World Heritage Sites
Look here for information on historic and natural sites of significance. Arranged alpabetically and by region."The purpose of the World Heritage List - and of World Heritage conservation in general - is to identify and protect sites of "outstanding universal value," and to make sure they're here for you and your own children to appreciate and learn from."

World Travel Guide
Look here for travel information, city guides, weather, world attractions and world events. Choose a country and click on the map.

Yahoo Index of Languages
Choose your country and follow the links.

Internet Atlas Sites

National Geographic Map Machine
The Map machine atlas offers maps, flags, facts and profiles for the countries of the world and the United States. Begin by exploring a continent or use the index.

This page was last revised 10-15-07
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