Send a Big Postcard from Southwest Asia

Databases: (need a password)

World Geography Database
http://www.worldgeography.abc-clio.com
Check your Database Access Sheet (the half-sheet) for username and password.

Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of Nations Electronic Book
http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/danv55816?db=GVRl
Check your Database Access Sheet (the half-sheet) for password information.

Free Web: (does NOT need a password)

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

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.

Some other interesting sites to explore:
National Geographic: Caucasus and the Middle East
http://www3.nationalgeographic.com/places/regions/region_middleeast.html
Click on your country in the menu to the right of the map of the Middle East. Don't forget to scroll down and click on "Expand for more" to read the entire article. Also, keep scrolling down for additional features and articles.

Global Connections: The Middle East
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/globalconnections/mideast/themes/culture/index.html
Read about the Middle East in general and scroll down to "Related sites" for more information.