*Social+Studies-+World+Facts


 * World Facts**

(list from [|Findingdulcinea.com]):
 * The CIA World FactBook** might be a bit dry, but it is one of the most reliable sites for basic facts, figures, and comparisons between countries.


 * The BBC’s Country Profiles** is similar to the CIA World FactBook, but it’s easier to navigate and gives a clearer outline of each country’s background, leaders and media.


 * The U.S. Department of State** provides a thorough and up-to-date overview of every country you would research with its Background Notes.


 * The Library of Congress’ Portals to the World** is a compilation of links to the best online resources about individual countries, great for those seeking a much deeper understanding of a country.


 * The University of Richmond’s Constitution Finder** allows you to read countries’ constitutions in either English or the original language.


 * NationMaster** compiles data from sources as the CIA World Factbook, UN and OECD, and makes it easy to compare data from one country to another.


 * The International Monetary Fund** offers recent economic news and data about countries and other territorial entities around the world.


 * McKinsey Quarterly** is a periodic report, prepared by one of the world’s leading consulting firms, about economic and sociological developments in countries around the world.

**The World Health Organization** reports on health conditions and matters in all of its member countries.


 * GeoHive** breaks down census numbers by country and by topic. It’s a good site for a more sophisticated report.


 * For Younger students:**
 * National Geographic’s “Find People & Places”** allows you to do just that. It has facts, photos, videos, and maps, and you can even e-mail your friend a postcard.


 * Time for Kids’ Around the World** takes you on a tour of countries and even a couple of U.S. states through sightseeing guides, folktales, quizzes, and more.


 * Scholastic’s Global Trek** lets you plan your own virtual trip to any of 35 different countries, read all about their cultures and customs, and write down all that you learn in your own travel journal.


 * The World Almanac for Kids** doesn’t just give facts and figures, it tells the stories of kids from around the world. See how different your life is from the life of a student in India, Japan, or Peru!