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CULTURE GRAMS
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
The World Factbook is developed by the Central Intelligence Agency. It includes good information on countries including geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. This site also includes maps and flags.
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/
Click on the country of your choice to find some great information on climate, what to pack, money, social profile such as food and drink or special events, and more! You can also find maps at this site.
http://www.atlapedia.com/online/country_index.htm
The **Countries A to Z** section, provides facts, figures and statistical data on geography, climate, people, religion, language, history, economy & more..
http://http://www.historycentral.com/nationbynation/index.html
Find history and other information on your country at this site.
http://lp.grolier.com
Go to Grolier's Lands & Peoples Encyclopedia in order to find great country information.

http://www.cyberschoolbus.un.org/infonation/info.asp
Infonation allows you to view and compare statistical data for all UN member states. You can select up to five countries for comparison from the menu. This is a great way to compare a country with the United States.

http://www.cyberschoolbus.un.org/infonation/index.asp
Click on a UN member country to find some summary information.
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/
Information on nations from the U.S. Department of State.
http://www.earthcalendar.net/index.php
Click on "Holidays by Country" in upper tabs, then select year and the country of your choice for information on holidays and festivals.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/index.htm
Lonely Planet WorldGuide provides information on destinations including maps, facts for the traveler, attractions, activities, history, culture and more!
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