Introduction

The Internet Resources

Graphics -- Flags and Maps

• World Flag Database - An index of each nation's flag along with brief demographic information.

• Flags and Maps of the World - Flags and Maps of each country arranged by continent.

• National Geographic Maps - Detailed maps from around the world

• Flags of the World

Official Statistics

• CIA World Factbook - Statistics about every aspect of life in every country of the world. How many people have cell phones in Zimbabwe? How strong is Andorra's military?

• U.S. State Department - Official govermnet publication that provides background information about every country in the world

Culture -- Language, Religion, and Food

• Ethnic Cuisine - Explore different recipes and types of food that are native to regions around the world

• Foreign Foods Galore - An index of traditional dishes and ingredients from around the globe

• Religions of the World - Concise information about a variety of beliefs

• Cultures of the World - This site is devoted to cultures, living and ancient, and the promotion of world communication and world peace.

• Folk Culture - Photos that represent native cultures from around the world.

Traveling Tips

• Lonely Planet - The world's premiere travel guide tells you where to go, what to see, and how to travel.

• Fodors - A brief sketch of travel destinations around the world with a special focus on US cities.

• Rough Guides - Nitty gritty details about the world's most out of the way destinations

• Currency Converter - Online calculator to convert global currencies based on current exchange rates

MLA Citation Information

• MLA Works Cited Pages - This is a great resource about how to document your sources in MLA style

• Online Writing Lab - Pointers and formatting advice for creating the perfect Works Cited page

• Automatic Citation Machine - Completely stumped? This website will make your Works Cited page a piece of cake!

• East Library - MLA information customized for the EJH student