PLANET DIARY -- Weekly update of geographical, meteorological, biological, and environmental news from around the globe.
	Five Themes of Geography -- Concise graphic illustration of the five themes.
	Africa Access to Safe Drinking Water:  A Research Project Africa Map Game Joseph Luketon author of Facing the Lion (open in new window, advance to 28 minutes) Water Safari, A Journey of Life

 

General Resources Atlapedia.com -- Countries A to Z, brief post WW II histories.    CIA World Factbook -- Up to date country stats, maps and flags. Geography at About.com -- Lots of great links on various geographic topics. Global Statistics by the United Nations InfoPlease.com Countries of the World --World stats and a basic historic overview. Lonely Planet-- See world guide for country and city guides. National Geographic Map Machine Outline Maps from Houghton Mifflin Phenomena Backgrounders -- Earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, health hot spots, etc.   Population Reference Bureau U.S. Department of State Background Notes  -- Detailed history and country analysis. World Bank -- Current world economic information.

Climate Sites

Weather Underground
World Climate