World Geography and Cultures © 2008Web Links
| Nationalatlas.gov | | This website allows to find and make maps of America on a variety of topics.
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http://nationalatlas.gov/
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| Weatherbase | | This website features a collection of monthly weather records and averages for more than 16,439 cities worldwide.
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http://www.weatherbase.com/
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| Conservation International | | This organization researches and works to overcome threats to biodiversity worldwide.
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http://www.conservation.org
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| About.com: Geography | | A website with information on recent events related to geography as well as links to maps, geography facts and quizzes.
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http://geography.about.com/mbody.htm
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| National Geographic | | The National Geographic Society is the world’s largest nonprofit scientific and educational organization. Their website provides links to their publications, recent geography news, videos, games and more.
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http://www.nationalgeographic.com/
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| U.S. Geological Survey | | The U.S. Geological Survey provides reliable scientific information about natural resource conditions, issues, and problems. The website has links to different geological issues for all 50 states.
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http://www.usgs.gov/
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| The CIA World Factbook | | The World Factbook provides a comprehensive collection of statistics on every country around the world. The information is updated every two weeks.
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https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/index.html
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| U.S. Department of State | | This site provides general information and historical notes on countries and regions around the world.
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http://www.state.gov/countries/
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| U.S. Census Bureau | | The Census Bureau provides detailed statistics on a variety of topics related to life in the United States.
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http://www.census.gov/
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| Population Reference Bureau | | The Population Reference Bureau informs people around the world about population, health, and the environment.
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http://www.prb.org/
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| United Nations | | The United Nations provides information on a variety of topics across the globe. The UN website provides access to databases, documents, and maps.
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http://www.un.org
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| World Wildlife Fund | | WWF is the world's largest multinational conservation organization. The web site provides information on endangered species, and habitats, as well as conservation programs around the world.
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http://www.wwf.org/
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| Environmental News Network | | ENN rounds up the most important and compelling environmental news stories of the week.
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http://www.enn.com/index.html
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