Africa

African Studies Center
Alphabetical list of countries: each country page includes a map, flag and links to sites about various aspects of that country.

Background Notes
Brief paragraphs for each country include geography, people, government, economy, foreign relations, and more.

Congo River
Describes each section of the river and gives its history and economic importance.. Includes links to specific locations on or near the Congo River.

Health/Travel Info
Choose a region, click on "Go" and find out what travelers to that region of Africa should know in order to remain safe and healthy.

Information Please
Click on your country and get a map, flag, and loads of fast facts, including area, population, currency, major cities, languages, religions, etc.

PBS Africa
Check out Explore the Regions, and the Photoscope sections. You'll find information on the climate zones, people, recipes, music, customs, etc. There are also many pictures from people's daily lives. You can also explore by country.

Rain Forests and Savanna
Briefly describes the characteristics and locations of rain forests and savannas. More information on the wildlife found in each (with pictures and diagrams).

Travel Channel Destination Guide
These are photo shots taken once every 30 seconds at the Kruger National Park.

South African National Parks Webcam
Choose your country and find information on its culture, environment, history, money, transportation, attractions, and more.

Water in Africa
Stories, Pictures, Facts, Maps, and More.

Wonders of the African World
For information on History, Culture, and More Pictures.

World Atlas

World Fact Book
Select a country and get a map plus brief facts and statistics about geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military and world issues.

Yahooligans Countries in Africa
Type in your country and get a list of useful web sites about it.

Yahooligans Continent of Africa Type in your special topic (e.g. Sahara) and get a list of useful web sites about it.

Professional Resources

Africa lesson plans for early elementary

Color map of Africa

Geography/environment lessons

On a Safari to an African Kingdom
An Internet social studies WebQuest from Calhoun High School. Links offer predominantly historical information.



		Africa African Studies Center Alphabetical list of countries: each country page includes a map, flag and links to sites about various aspects of that country. Background Notes Brief paragraphs for each country include geography, people, government, economy, foreign relations, and more. Congo River Describes each section of the river and gives its history and economic importance.. Includes links to specific locations on or near the Congo River. Health/Travel Info Choose a region, click on "Go" and find out what travelers to that region of Africa should know in order to remain safe and healthy. Information Please Click on your country and get a map, flag, and loads of fast facts, including area, population, currency, major cities, languages, religions, etc. PBS Africa Check out Explore the Regions, and the Photoscope sections. You'll find information on the climate zones, people, recipes, music, customs, etc. There are also many pictures from people's daily lives. You can also explore by country. Rain Forests and Savanna Briefly describes the characteristics and locations of rain forests and savannas. More information on the wildlife found in each (with pictures and diagrams). Travel Channel Destination Guide These are photo shots taken once every 30 seconds at the Kruger National Park. South African National Parks Webcam Choose your country and find information on its culture, environment, history, money, transportation, attractions, and more. Water in Africa Stories, Pictures, Facts, Maps, and More. Wonders of the African World For information on History, Culture, and More Pictures. World Atlas World Fact Book Select a country and get a map plus brief facts and statistics about geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military and world issues. Yahooligans Countries in Africa Type in your country and get a list of useful web sites about it. Yahooligans Continent of Africa Type in your special topic (e.g. Sahara) and get a list of useful web sites about it. Professional Resources Africa lesson plans for early elementary Color map of Africa Geography/environment lessons On a Safari to an African Kingdom An Internet social studies WebQuest from Calhoun High School. Links offer predominantly historical information.