AROUND THE WORLD

Countries of the World

CIA World Factbook
Facts about countries from around the world.

Cultural Profiles Project
Produced by Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration, each article has overview of life and customs in the profiled country. (Information available in English and French).

CyberSchoolBus Resource Source
Country facts by themselves or compare these facts with other countries. Also includes a virtual guide to the United Nations. For higher grades, see the Global Trends section for information on population, health and human rights issues.

Flags

World Flag Database
Find flags and arms (if available) for countries of the world, and organizations and Canada.

Colouring book of flags (Flags of the World)
This site provides blank flags which you can print and colour.

Geography & Maps

National Geographic Xpeditions Atlas
Do you need a map for that project? Print out blank maps of provinces, countries, continents and the entire world from the people who make maps for a living, National Geographic.

National Atlas of Canada Online
Quick maps available for all the Canada and of the world (available in colour or outline maps).

Holidays

Holidays in Canada
List of national holidays, some with their history. (Information available in English and French.)

Holidays web sites (KidsClick! directory)
Listing of holiday related web sites from the KidsClick! search directory.

Languages

Internet Picture Dictionary
Flashcards, word scramble add to this picture dictionary for English, French, Spanish, German and Italian. Search for a word or browse the categories, like musical instruments and school.

Mythology

Encyclopedia Mythica
Short articles on all your favourite gods, goddesses, heroes and heroines from mythology.

MythWeb
Read your favourite myths about Greek heroes and gods.

Religion

Catholic Online Saints and Angels
Information about saint, patrons and feast days.