Internet Public Library Youth Division
 

The Internet Geographer
 

CIA World Factbook

 
Atlapedia Online
    "Atlapedia Online contains full color physical and political maps as well as key facts and
                               statistics on countries of the world. The Countries A to Z section, provides facts, figures and
                               statistical data on geography, climate, people, religion, language, history, economy &
                               more...for each individual country. The World Maps section, provides full color physical
                               and political maps for regions of the world."

Countries of the World  © 2000. The Learning Network Inc.
    Each Country Profile provides information on: Geography · Maps · Flag · History · Current ruler · Area
                      · Population · Capital · Largest cities · Languages · Ethnicity/race · Religion · Literacy rate · Economy
                      · Government

E-Conflict, World Encyclopedia and Simulation
     Learn about every nation and province of the world, including the people, government,
                               economy, geography, and defense! You can look at maps and flags or listen to national
                               anthems. Test your knowledge with the monthly quiz.

Geographia
    If you have a report to do about a country or region of the world, this site is a great place to
                               start. Beautiful pictures and lots of helpful information.
 

Geographic Learning Site
    Learn about the United States' diplomats, national interests in our challenging world,
                               organized by grade level, geographic news, and more. This site can help you learn all about
                               geography and world affairs.
 

Greatest Places
    Take online tours of seven of the most "geographically diverse" places on the Earth: The
                               Amazon, Greenland, Iguazu, Madagascar, Namib, Okavango, and Tibet. Includes
                               photographs and QuickTime movies.
 

Microsoft TerraServer
    Did you ever wonder what your home town looks like from space? Now you can find out!
                               Just put in the name of your city and see if it is included in the collection (if not, try the
                               name of another city that's close to yours). If you have a slow Internet connection, though, it
                               might take a long time to download the picture.

Peace Corps: Kids World
    Learn about Peace Corps activites around the world, about countries where volunteers have
                               made a difference, about what its like to live in a different country, and about storytelling
                               from about the world.

Xpeditions@National Geographic Society
 

  Lonely Planet  - down-to-earth travel information designed to kickstart
                                your travels and help you on your way.