Map Zones - India Map Provides information about the language, geography, history, population, culture, currency, government, people, and economy. http://kids.mapzones.com/world/india/
Extractions: India Introduction Back to Top India (in Hindi, Bharat), officially Republic of India, federal democracy in southern Asia and a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, comprising, with Pakistan and Bangladesh, the subcontinent of India. India is the seventh-largest country in the world and the second most populous, after China. It geographically consists of the entire Indian peninsula and portions of the Asian mainland. India is bordered on the north by Afghanistan, Tibet, Nepal, China, and Bhutan; on the south by the Palk Strait and the Gulf of Mannar, which separate it from Sri Lanka, and the Indian Ocean; on the west by the Arabian Sea and Pakistan; on the east by Myanmar (Burma), the Bay of Bengal and Bangladesh, which almost cuts off north-east India from the rest of the country. With Jammu and Kashmir (the definitive status of which has not been determined), India has an area of 3,287,263 sq km (1,269,219 sq mi). The capital of India is New Delhi, and the country's largest city is Mumbai (formerly Bombay). Population 913,200,000 (1996 estimate) Population Density 277 people/sq km (717 people/sq mi) (1996 estimate) Urban/Rural Breakdown 27% Urban 73% Rural Largest Cities Mumbai9,925,891 Delhi7,206,704 Calcutta4,309,819 (1991 census) Largest Metropolitan Areas Mumbai12,596,243 Calcutta11,021,915 Delhi 8,419,084 (1991 census) Ethnic Groups 72% Indo-Aryans 25% Dravidians 3% Other including Mongoloids Languages Official Languages Hindi English Other Languages 16 regional languages, including Gujarati, Bengali, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, Urdu, Oriya, Malayalam, Kannada, Punjabi, and Bhojpuri, plus many local languages Religions 82% Hinduism 12% Islam 6% Other including Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Jainism
Aleutian WWII Expanded Homepage "Experience Your America" Tells the story of the islanders evacuated by the U.S. government just six months after Pearl Harbor. Includes a special section just for kids with a survivor's story and coloring pages. http://www.nps.gov/aleu/home.htm
Extractions: In 1996 Congress designated the Aleutian World War II National Historic Area to interpret, educate, and inspire present and future generations about "the history of the Aleut people, and the role of the Aleut people and the Aleutian Islands in the defense of the United States in World War II." The Aleutian World War II National Historic Area follows the historic footprint of the U.S. Army Fort Schwatka located at Ulakta Head on Mount Ballyhoo. The fort is one of four coastal defense posts built in 1942 and 1943 to protect the Dutch Harbor Naval Operating Base. The army built over a hundred buildings at Fort Schwatka. Engineers designed the concrete observation posts and command stations to withstand earthquakes and 100 mile per hour winds. Although today, many of the bunkers and wooden structures of Fort Schwatka have collapsed, the gun mounts and lookouts are among the most intact in the country. Visitors to the area may explore the remaining structures and ruins, and sense the scope of the War effort mounted in the Aleutians to protect the United States from the Japanese invasion.
Map Zones - Italy Map Learn about thecountry's language, geography, history, population, culture, currency, government, people, and economy. http://kids.mapzones.com/world/italy/
Extractions: Italy Introduction Back to Top Italy (in Italian, Italia), republic in southern Europe, bordered on the north by Switzerland and Austria; on the east by Slovenia and the Adriatic Sea; on the south by the Ionian Sea and the Mediterranean Sea; on the west by the Tyrrhenian Sea, the Ligurian Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea; and on the north-west by France. It comprises, in addition to the Italian mainland, the islands of Sardinia and Sicily, in the Mediterranean Sea; Elba in the Tyrrhenian Sea; and many lesser islands. Enclaves within mainland Italy are the independent countries of San Marino and Vatican City; the latter is a papal state mostly enclosed by Rome, the capital of Italy. The area of Italy is 301,323 sq km (116,341 sq mi). Population 57,268,578 (1995 estimate) Population Density 190 people/sq km (491 people/sq mi) (1995 estimate) Urban/Rural Breakdown 70% Urban 30% Rural Largest Cities Rome2,687,881 Milan1,334,171 Naples1,061,583 Turin945,551 Palermo694,749 (1993 estimates) Ethnic Groups 94% Italian 6% Other including Sardinians and Rhaetians Languages Official Language Italian Other Languages Sardinian, German, Ladin, French, Greek, Albanian, Cata'lan dialect Religions 80% Roman Catholicism 20% Other including Judaism, Islam, and other groups Italy Provinces Back to Top
Map Zones - Ireland Map Learn about thecountry's language, geography, history, population, culture, currency, government, people, and economy. http://kids.mapzones.com/world/ireland/
Extractions: Ireland Introduction Back to Top Ireland, island in the North Atlantic Ocean, separated from Great Britain by St George's Channel on the south-east, the Irish Sea on the east, and the North Channel on the north-east. Politically, the island is divided into Northern Ireland, a constituent part of the United Kingdom, and the Republic of Ireland. The island is divided into four historical provinces-Connaught (Connacht), Leinster, Munster, and Ulster-and 32 administrative units called counties. The Republic of Ireland consists of Connaught, Leinster, and Munster provinces, totalling 23 counties, and 3 counties in the province of Ulster. Northern Ireland consists of 6 counties divided into 26 districts, the remainder of Ulster. The area of the island is 83,765 sq km (32,342 sq mi) Official Name- Republic of Ireland
Map Zones - France Map Learn about thecountry's language, geography, history, population, culture, currency, government, people, and economy. http://kids.mapzones.com/world/france/
Extractions: France Introduction Back to Top Population 58,317,450 (1996 estimate) Population Density 107 people/sq km (278 people/sq mi) (1996 estimate) Urban/Rural Breakdown 74% Urban 26% Rural Largest Cities Paris2,152,423 Marseille 800,550 Lyon 415,487 (1990 census) Largest Metropolitan Areas Paris9,318,821 Lyon1,262,223 Marseille1,230,936 (1990 census) Ethnic Groups 94%French including Alsatians, Bretons, and other regional peoples 6%Other including Spaniards, Portuguese, Italians, Africans, and others Languages Official Language French Other Languages many regional dialects, including Alsatian,Breton,Basque,Provencal Religions 90% Roman Catholicism 10% Other including Protestantism, Judaism, and Islam France Provinces Back to Top 22 regions (regions, singular - region); Alsace, Aquitaine, Auvergne, Basse-Normandie, Bourgogne, Bretagne, Centre, Champagne-Ardenne, Corse, Franche-Comte, Haute-Normandie, Ile-de-France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Limousin, Lorraine, Midi-Pyrenees, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pays de la Loire, Picardie, Poitou-Charentes, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, Rhone-Alpes Metropolitan France is divided into 22 regions (including the "territorial collectivity" of Corse or Corsica) and is subdivided into 96 departments; see separate entries for the overseas departments (French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Reunion) and the overseas territorial collectivities (Mayotte, Saint Pierre and Miquelon) Dependent areas: Bassas da India, Clipperton Island, Europa Island, French Polynesia, French Southern and Antarctic Lands, Glorioso Islands, Juan de Nova Island, New Caledonia, Tromelin Island, Wallis and Futuna
Welcome To GreaterManassas.com Transportation, local events, food and drink, historical sites, community information, business and services, government, getting around, weather, parks, Sheriff's Page and Sheriff's kids' Page. http://www.greatermanassas.com/
Map Zones - Netherlands Map Check out maps of the Netherlands and read brief descriptions of the country's culture, history, economy, government, language, people, and educational resources. http://kids.mapzones.com/world/netherlands/
Extractions: Netherlands Introduction Back to Top Netherlands, also known unofficially as Holland, constitutional monarchy of north-western Europe, bordered on the north and west by the North Sea, on the east by Germany, and on the south by Belgium. With Belgium and Luxembourg, the Netherlands forms the Low Countries or Benelux. The Netherlands Antilles and Aruba, self-governing island territories in the Caribbean, are part of the kingdom. The Netherlands has a total area of 41,526 sq km (16,033 sq mi), of which 33,939 sq km (13,104 sq mi) is land surface and some 6,500 sq km (2,500 sq mi) is reclaimed land, or polder. The country's capital and largest city is Amsterdam. Population 15,451,000 (1995 estimate) Population Density 455 people/sq km (1,179 people/sq mi) (1995 estimate) Urban/Rural Breakdown 90%Urban 10%Rural Largest Cities Amsterdam724,096 Rotterdam598,521 The Hague445,279 Utrecht234,106 (1994 estimates) Largest Metropolitan Areas Amsterdam1,101,407 Rotterdam1,078,747 The Hague694,249 (1995 estimates) Ethnic Groups 95%Dutch 5%Other including Asians, Moroccans, and Turks Languages Official Language Dutch Other Languages Frisian, minority languages Religions 39%No Affiliation 30%Roman Catholicism 20%Protestantism (including 13% Dutch Reformed 11% Other Netherlands Provinces Back to Top
Shubenacadie Provincial Wildlife Park government operated park featuring local and exotic wildlife, interpretive displays, and an ajacent picnic area. Information about the park and education programs offered, photos, list of wildlife, kids' colouring pages, and location details. http://www.gov.ns.ca/natr/wildpark/wldprk2a.htm
Map Zones - Belgium Map Learn about thecountry's language, geography, history, population, culture, currency, government, people, and economy. http://kids.mapzones.com/world/belgium/
Extractions: Belgium Introduction Back to Top Belgium (in French, Belgique; in Dutch, België), officially Kingdom of Belgium, constitutional monarchy in north-western Europe, bounded on the north by the Netherlands and the North Sea, on the east by Germany and Luxembourg, and on the south and south-west by France. With the Netherlands and Luxembourg, Belgium forms the Low, or Benelux, Countries. It is about 282 km (175 mi) long, from the south-east to the north-west, about 145 km (90 mi) wide, and is roughly triangular in shape. The area is 30,528 sq km (11,787 sq mi). The capital and largest city is Brussels, located in the centre of Belgium. Population 10,130,574 (1995 official estimate) Population Density 331 people/sq km (859 people/sq mi) Urban/Rural Breakdown 97% Urban 3% Rural Largest Cities Brussels 951,580 Antwerp 459,072 Ghent 227,483 (1995 estimates) Ethnic Groups 57% Flemings 32% Walloons 11% Other including Germans, Italians, Moroccans, French, Dutch, and Turks Languages Dutch, French, German Religions 80% Roman Catholicism 20% Other including Islam, Judaism, and Protestantism Belgium Provinces Back to Top 10 provinces (French: provinces, singular - province; Dutch: provincien, singular - provincie) and 1 region* (French: region; Dutch: gewest); Antwerpen, Brabant Wallon, Brussel* (Bruxelles), Hainaut, Liege, Limburg, Luxembourg, Namur, Oost-Vlaanderen, Vlaams-Brabant, West-Vlaanderen; note - the Brussels Capitol Region is not included within the 10 provinces.
Map Zones - Panama Map Learn about the language, geography, history, population, culture, currency, government, people, and economy. http://kids.mapzones.com/world/panama/
Extractions: Panama Introduction Back to Top Panama, republic, situated on the isthmus linking South America with Central and North America. The country, which is bisected by the Panama Canal, is bounded on the north by the Caribbean Sea, on the east by Colombia, on the south by the Pacific Ocean, and on the west by Costa Rica. Panama's coastline is about 685 km (425 mi) long on the Caribbean and about 1,230 km (765 mi) long on the Pacific; the country's total area is 75,517 sq km (29,157 sq mi), including the canal region. The capital is Panama City. Official Name- Republic of Panama 9 provinces (provincias, singular - provincia) and one territory* (comarca); Bocas del Toro, Chiriqui, Cocle, Colon, Darien, Herrera, Los Santos, Panama, San Blas*, and Veraguas Panama People Back to Top Panama has a population of 2,845,647 (2001 estimate), up from 2.4 million in 1990. The population is concentrated heavily along the Panama Canal and in the cities on either end of the passage. It is a highly diverse society, descended from native people and immigrants over thousands of years.
Map Zones - Spain Map Delve into details on Spanish history, economy, government, politics, society, currency, geography, population, education, and culture. http://kids.mapzones.com/world/spain/
Extractions: Spain Introduction Back to Top Spain (in Spanish, España), officially Kingdom of Spain, constitutional monarchy in south-west Europe, occupying the greater part of the Iberian Peninsula, and bordered on the north by the Bay of Biscay, France, and Andorra; on the east by the Mediterranean Sea; on the south by the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean; and on the west by Portugal and the Atlantic Ocean. The British dependency of Gibraltar is situated at the southern extremity of Spain. The Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean and the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa are governed as provinces of Spain. Also, Spain administers two small exclaves in Morocco-Ceuta and Melilla-as well as three island groups near Africa-Peñón de Vélez de la Gomera and the Alhucemas and Chafarinas islands. The area of Spain, including the African and insular territories, is 504,782 sq km (194,897 sq mi). Madrid is the capital and largest city. Population 39,181,114 (1996 official estimate) Population Density 78 people/sq km (201 people/sq mi) (1996 estimate) Urban/Rural Breakdown 79%Urban 21%Rural Largest Cities Madrid3,029,734 Barcelona1,614,570 Valencia763,308 Seville719,590 (1995 estimate) Largest Metropolitan Areas Madrid5,181,659 Barcelona4,478,236 Valencia2,200,319 Seville1,719,446 (1995 estimate) Languages Official Language Castilian Spanish Other Languages Catalan, Basque, Galician Religions 97%Roman Catholicism 3%Other including Protestantism and Islam
Map Zones - Haiti Map Study the Haitian history, society, armed forces, environment, education, religion, economy, government, politics, military, national security, and languages. http://kids.mapzones.com/world/haiti/
Extractions: Haiti Introduction Back to Top Haiti, independent republic occupying the western third of the island of Hispaniola, which it shares with the Dominican Republic, and bounded on the north by the Atlantic Ocean, on the east by the Dominican Republic, on the south by the Caribbean Sea, and on the west by the Windward Passage, which separates it from Cuba. Its area is 27,750 sq km (10,714 sq mi). Port-au-Prince is Haiti's capital and largest city. Official Name- Republic of Haiti 9 departments (departements, singular - departement); Artibonite, Centre, Grand'Anse, Nord, Nord-Est, Nord-Ouest, Ouest, Sud, Sud-Est Haiti People Back to Top The population of Haiti is 6,964,549 (2001 estimate), giving the country an overall population density of 251 persons per sq km (650 per sq mi). In arable areas, however, there are about five times more people than the average. Some 66 percent of the population lives in rural areas. Haitian Creole and French are the official languages. Creole is spoken by all Haitians and, with French, is used in drama, music, radio, television, politics, and religion. But written Creole is not widely accepted because the school system retains French as the main language of instruction. Creole is normally used in daily life, and Frenchmastered by perhaps 10 percent of the peopleis used in more formal circumstances. Most of the vocabulary of Haitian Creole is derived from French, but its syntax is similar to that of some African languages and resembles the syntax of other creole languages of the Caribbean and the Indian Ocean.
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Map Zones - New Zealand Map Learn about the country's language, geography, history, population, culture, currency, government, people, and economy. http://kids.mapzones.com/world/new_zealand/
Extractions: New Zealand Introduction Back to Top New Zealand (in Maori, Aotearoa, "Land of the Long White Cloud"), independent island country in the South Pacific Ocean, a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, situated about 1,600 km (1,000 mi) south-east of Australia. It comprises two large islands-the North and South islands-separated by the narrow Cook Strait and numerous smaller islands, including Stewart Island to the south of the South Island. The area of New Zealand is 270,534 sq km (104,454 sq mi). Overseas territories governed by New Zealand are the Ross Dependency, in Antarctica, and Tokelau in the Pacific Ocean, to the north of Samoa. The Cook Islands and Niue, also in the Pacific, are self-governing territories in free association with New Zealand. The capital of the country is Wellington, the largest city Auckland; both are located on the North Island. Population 3,618,500 (1996 census) Population Density 13 people/sq km (35 people/sq mi) (1996 census) Urban/Rural Breakdown 80%Urban 20%Rural Largest Cities Auckland991,796 Wellington334,051 Christchurch325,250 (1996 census) Ethnic Groups 72%European 15%Maori 7%Other 6%Pacific Islanders Languages Official Languages English Maori Other Languages Polynesian languages, other European languages Religions 29%Other 26%No faith specified 18%Anglicanism 14% Roman Catholicism 13%Presbyterianism includes Methodism Protestant denominations, Judaism, Hinduism, Confucianism, and Maori Christian churches
Map Zones - Australia Map Learn about the country's language, geography, history, population, culture, currency, government, people, and economy. http://kids.mapzones.com/world/australia/
Extractions: Australia Introduction Back to Top Australia, island continent located between the Indian and South Pacific oceans south-east of Asia and forming, with the nearby island of Tasmania, the Commonwealth of Australia, a self-governing member of the Commonwealth of Nations. The continent is bounded on the north by the Timor Sea, the Arafura Sea, and the Torres Strait; on the east by the Coral Sea and the Tasman Sea; on the south by the Bass Strait and the Indian Ocean; and on the west by the Indian Ocean. The Commonwealth of Australia extends about 4,000 km (2,485 mi) from Cape Byron in the east to Western Australia, and about 3,700 km (2,300 mi) from Cape York in the north to Tasmania in the south. Its coastline measures some 36,735 km (22,826 mi). The area of Australia, including Tasmania, is 7,682,300 sq km (2,966,151 sq mi). The area of the continent alone is 7,614,500 sq km (2,939,974 sq mi), making Australia the smallest continent and one of the largest countries in the world.The Commonwealth of Australia is made up of six states-New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, and Western Australia-and two territories-the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory. Australia's external dependencies are the Australian Antarctic Territory, Christmas Island, the Cocos Islands, the Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands, Norfolk Island, the Ashmore and Cartier Islands, and the Coral Sea Islands Territory. Canberra is the capital of Australia.
Welcome To Bellevue Hill Public School A NSW government primary school. Includes a calendar, news, curriculum information, extracurricular activities, student gallery, kids section, the school history, sport and P C. http://www.bellevuehi-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/
MiKids government, sightseeing, environmental information from Michigan. http://www.michigan.gov/mikids
Just For Kids - Access Washington Learn all about the state of Washington, USA. Includes homework help, government information, nature and science. http://access.wa.gov/kids/
Welcome To AllentownKids.org Teaches kids about area government and history. Play games, learn about area events and visit other kid friendly websites. http://www.allentownkids.org
