Journey into South America

Database:

World Geography Database
http://www.worldgeography.abc-clio.com
Don't forget to check your Resources Sheet for username and password. You may not need it at school, but will need it at home. Click on "Explore a Country" and then your country in South America.

Free Web:

CIA World Factbook
https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html
Click on your country in the drop-down menu under "Select a Country or Location."

Country Profiles from the BBC
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/country_profiles/default.stm
Use the drop-down menu under the correct continent or area of the world. You'll find information on the history, politics, and economic background of individual countries.

InfoPlease Countries of the World
http://www.infoplease.com/countries.html
Click on the name of your country. Explore the links from your country page for maps, Almanac information on population and culture, and encyclopedia articles on the land and people.

World Atlas
http://worldatlas.com/
Click on enter, then the correct continent. Then click on the name of your country to find facts and figures, and maps.

This site was last updated on September 7, 2010 10:21 PM by Mrs. Woo, Librarian

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