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Canada
Canadian Directory
A new Canadian web directory of general information about Canadian topics including quick facts, flags, provincial emblems, symbols and maps.
Peakfinder
A good source of information about mountain peaks in the Canadian Rockies.
The Symbols of Canada
This site from Canadian Heritage provides interesting information about the emblems, flags and national anthem of Canada.
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Country Profiles
World Data Analyst
This Encyclopedia Britannica database provides country profiles, and comparisons between countries. Create tables and charts comparing countries across multiple statistical categories, or focus on statistics for a single country. You will need to enter your library card number to use this database.
The World Fact Book
This site maintained by the CIA gives up-to-date information on population, geography, economy, history, and politics for each country in the world. An excellent source of facts for school projects.
Island Information
Information on Islands throughout Canada and the world.
The Library of Congress Country Studies
Facts on lesser know countries and regions of the world outside Canada and other Western Nations
National Geographic
Discover animals, nature, history, and culture from around the world.
UN Cyber Schoolbus
As well as country profiles, this site provides country comparison charts, and information on world issues such as health, poverty, water, etc.
World Gazetteer
Use this for statistics and location information.
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Maps
National Atlas of Canada
Discover Canada through a varitety of maps and facts. Includes quizzes for learning help.
Canadian Geographic Atlas
The Canadian Atlas Online, which brings cartography to life with exciting graphics and animation. Includes an excellent learning centre and games. Great for those Canadian geography projects.
Altapedia Online
Coloured physical and political maps as well as key facts and statistics on countries of the world.
World Atlas and World Maps
Another good source of information on the countries of the world. Includes political maps, relief maps, and satellite images, as well as blank outline maps to fill in yourself.
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