Maps, history, statistics, flags, and more on every country of the world plus oceans, territories, and even the European Union. Easily compare land area, population, birth rate, and more with the click of a single icon.

More colorful than the above but with less information at hand. However, this site boasts a tremendous amount of information as well as photos and other graphical aids - with membership, which is impressively affordable.

Much more detailed information on each country from the Library of Congress. Mainly for in-depth research purposes.

A nice variety of printable maps from National Geographic - print the world, one continent or region, or one country - with and without detailed labels.

Fewer maps than above (Xpeditions), but still a nice variety of printable maps for any geographical study.

Informational site with text links into glossary for definitions and cross-references. Many links to external related sites. Includes government, cultures, holidays, religions, geography, maps, timelines, and book reviews.

Fun site using a stuffed bear and others to show children interesting places around the world, along the way teaching valuable map skills and facts about history, geography, and cultures. Most appealing to younger children but includes some resources for upper elementary.

This museum site is by no means limited to the British Isles! Explore artifacts from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Pacific - reading brief captions and historical context for each. They also offer a rather extensive site on The World of Money, covering money from around the world and throughout history, the making of money, its effect on society, and much more.

Click on a state to find everything you could imagine: quick facts, state constitution, web cams, climate, biographies, history, government, travel, sports, flag and other state symbols... TOO many to list!

Lessons including informational text, activities, and bibliographies on a variety of civics-related topics from the Constitutional Rights Foundation. Each lesson includes information from the perspective of world history, U.S. history, and U.S. government or current issues.