Second Language

The Awesome Library

    This site provides over 15,000 multilingual links and features lots of games, projects, adventures and multicultural topics.

    http://www.awesomelibrary.org

Games.com

    Sponsored by Hasbro.  Play Scrabble Blitz! in Spanish, German or French

    http://www.games.com

    Geographic Information

Altapedia

The **Countries A to Z** section, provides facts, figures and statistical data on geography, climate, people, religion, language, history, economy & more.

The **World Maps** section, provides full color physical and political maps for regions of the world.

http://www.atlapedia.com/

Geographic Learning Site

This U.S. Department of State site features geographic hot spots and interesting information sites.

http://geography.state.gov

Information Please Almanac

Online dictionary and almanac.

http://www.infoplease.com/

Internet Encyclopedia Britannica

World and travel section.

http://www.britannica.com/world&travel

World Atlas and World Maps

Maps and Geography, Country Facts and Information

http://geography.about.com/science/geography/library/maps/blindex.htm

Travel Guides

Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel

Bargain travel tips and information on destinations, transportation, and accommodations.

http://www.frommers.com/

CIA Factbook

Succinct information covering international geography, population, government, economy, and more.

http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/

Fodor’s Travel Guide

Provides a wide variety of travel information and services

http://www.fodors.com/ 

Geographia

Maps and information on travel destinations including history, culture and more!

http://www.geographia.com/

Lonely Planet

American Regional and International travel guides. 

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/

United Nations

View and compare the most up-to-date statistical data for the Member States of the United Nations.

http://www.un.org/Pubs/CyberSchoolBus/infonation/e_infonation.htm

World Travel Guides

Encyclopedia of travel information for countries and events around the world. Features maps, attractions, climate and social etiquette.

http://www.worldtravelguide.net/navigate/world.asp

Last updated: July 29, 2005 by Donna Baratta