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Around the World

CIA World Fact Book
Updated annually, this site not only provides country information but detailed full-color maps as well.

CultureGrams
Learn about the cultures of 182 countries and territories and tour the 50 United States and District of Columbia. Find out about the people, land, customs, lifestyle, recipes and more. (Available outside the library with a Timberland Regional Library card.)

CultureQuest
Join Parsifal Penquin as he and his wise guide, Olivia Owl, travel the globe to learn about the cultures of the world. In every country they visit, they chow down on different food, hear folktales, play games, and learn about the arts, crafts, history, holidays, and festivals.

East and Southeast Asia
This comprehensive site covers current events, history and culture of all the countries of East and Southeast Asia. Each country has a set of links to news organizations and other pages for a brief overview or in-depth research. Maintained by the University of Redlands Asian Studies Department.

Economist Country Briefing
This site includes maps, general information as well as up-to-date news stories for countries around the world.

Holidays Around the World
Kids, caregivers, and teachers will find a world of holiday histories, activities, crafts, and recipes at this site, which includes links to other festive sites.

Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations
Information on all countries. Includes maps, flags and seals on color end sheets, photographs, and more. (Available outside the library with a Timberland Regional Library card.)

Lands and Peoples Online
Encyclopedia of countries, cultures, and current events. (Available outside the library with a Timberland Regional Library card.)

Library of Congress Country Studies
The Country Studies Series analyzes the social, economic, political, and national security systems of countries throughout the world and how they have changed throughout history.

US State Department Background Notes
Find out in-depth information on the history, people, government and economy of almost all the countries of the world.