Geography & World Cultures
BBC News Country Profiles
From the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation), this excellent site provides information on countries and international organizations.
"Full profiles provide an instant guide to history, politics and economic background of countries and territories, and background on key institutions. They also include audio and video clips from BBC archives."
Countries and Their Cultures
Learn about cultures across the U.S. and the world. Cultures and countries are organized both alphabetically and by region of the globe.
National Geographic Kids: Explore Countries of the World
Learn about people, places, and interesting trivia from around the world on the National Geographic Kids' Countries webpage.
Global Road Warrior is a database of cultural and geographical information for 175 countries around the world. The page for any given country includes information in the categories of demographics, culture, business and trade, travel, maps, and more. This is a great resource for learning about other countries whether you are planning a trip, researching a school paper, or just want to take a trip ...