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Countries Information
A country is a large area of land that is controlled by its own government. It may be an independent sovereign state, or a non-sovereign political division, and features distinct boundaries on a map, as well as unique people and political characteristics. There are officially 196 countries in the world, with Russia being the largest country by area, and Vatican City the smallest.
Authored by AH. Last updated 2014-11-05 08:41:42.
- Africa
Africa is the second largest continent in the world. Learn more and find a helpful map and chart of African countries and capitals.
www.world-atlas.us/africa.htm
- Australia
The Australian continent is also known as Oceania; it includes Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Polynesia and Melanesia. Page includes a map and chart of Oceania countries.
www.world-atlas.us/australia.htm
- Regional Information Guide
This regional information guide comprises hundreds of carefully selected and categorized web pages about the various regions of the world.
www.quisto.com/regional.htm
- Young Asian Girl (Digital Image)
A young Asian girl with a pink barrette in her hair laughs on a beautiful day. A colorful, grassy park is visible in the background.
www.map-of-asia.us/search.htm
- Native American Woman (Digital Image)
A young, Native American woman with long black hair and a pink scarf smiles into the camera, with the blue ocean behind her. Visitors to North America can choose to visit various countries, depending upon the type of experience they are looking for.
www.map-of-north-america.us/search.htm
- Haiti Geography and History
Haiti shares the island of Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic, and the country is mountainous with the highest peak, Pic La Selle, at 8,770 feet. Haiti is among the poorest countries in the West.
www.caribbeanislands.us/haiti.htm
- Map Menu
This site features information about cartography and a helpful directory of maps for world continents, countries, and the 50 United States.
www.map-menu.com/
- World Maps
World maps give us some perspective on the relative size of continents and countries. Find helpful political and relief maps of the world along with interesting facts about all seven continents.
www.map-menu.com/world-maps.htm
- Map Of Africa
Africa is the second largest continent on earth, and it consists of 53 countries. Its natural resources include gold, diamonds, and copper. Visit this site to find a printable map of Africa.
www.map-of-africa.us/
- Map Of Asia
The continent of Asia is home to over 40 countries and is the largest part of the Eurasian land mass. Visit this site to learn more about the continent of Asia and find a printable map.
www.map-of-asia.us/
- Map Of Denmark
Denmark is a country comprised of nearly 500 islands. It is located to the north of Germany and is the smallest of the Scandinavian countries. Visit this site to learn more about Denmark.
www.map-of-denmark.com/
- Map Of Europe
The European continent is home to over 40 countries. It is bounded to the west by the Atlantic Ocean, to the south by the Mediterranean and Black Seas, to the east by Asia, and to the north by the Arctic Ocean.
www.map-of-europe.us/
- History of Europe
Europe is one of the most diverse continents in the world, comprising more than 40 languages and 40 countries, each with their own unique culture and history.
www.map-of-europe.us/history.htm
- Map Of Finland
The country of Finland is home to five million people and one of the largest countries in Europe. Finland is about 700 miles long and bordered by Sweden, Norway, and Russia.
www.map-of-finland.com/
- Map Of North America
The North American continent includes Canada, the United States of America, Mexico, Greenland, the Caribbean islands, and the countries of Central America. Visit this site to view the North America map.
www.map-of-north-america.us/
- Map Of South America
The continent of South America consists of 12 countries, along with French Guiana which belongs to France. It is bounded on the east by the Atlantic Ocean and on the west by the Pacific Ocean.
www.map-of-south-america.us/
- Middle East Cities Map
Locate cities of the Middle East on this map, and find a chart featuring the area, population, currency, capital city, and time zone of countries in the Middle East.
www.middle-east-map.com/cities-map.htm
- Scotland Map
Scotland is one of four countries comprising the UK. It is bordered by England to the south, the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the northwest, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the southwest.
www.scotland-map.com/
- Squash Equipment
Invented in England early in the 19th century, squash came to North America in 1885. English-speaking countries have tended to dominate championship play.
www.Sports-Equipment.us/squash-equipment.htm
- World War Two
This site features information about the worldwide military conflict of World War II, which involved 61 countries and lasted from 1939-1945. Links to additional World War II resources are also provided.
www.world-war-two.org/
- Automobile Manufacturing Assembly Line (Digital Image)
Sparks fly off a line of silver cars at a manufacturing facility. Robotic arms are automated to weld each car as it moves down the conveyor belt.
mfg.regionaldirectory.us/search.htm
- Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem (Digital Image)
Sun reflects off the golden exterior of the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem. The city of Jerusalem, mentioned hundreds of times in the Bible, is one of the most popular destinations in the Middle East.
www.middle-east-map.com/search.htm
Countries Directory Page(s)
- Countries Page on Jumblex.org
Visit this countries category page on jumblex.org to find editorially-reviewed resources about this topic.
http://en.jumblex.org/countries/
Countries News
- Central and Eastern European countries mark 20 years in NATO with focus on war in Ukraine
Several countries in central and eastern Europe commemorated on Thursday the 20th anniversary of the NATO military alliance's largest expansion when seven countries joined.
Fox News. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 18:27:26 -0400.
- What are assisted dying, assisted suicide and euthanasia?
Many countries have legalised assisted dying, assisted suicide or euthanasia, which are different.
BBC News. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:30:28 GMT.
- Putin tells pilots: F-16s can carry nuclear weapons but they won't change things in Ukraine
If Western countries supply Ukraine with F-16 fighters, the aircraft will not alter the situation on the battlefield, Russian news agencies quoted President Vladimir Putin as telling military pilots on Wednesday.
Straits Times. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 07:50:31 +0800.
- Domestic Political Pressures Widen Divide Between Biden and Netanyahu
The war in Gaza has sorely strained relations between Israel and the United States, and the leaders of both countries have allies at home who would pull them farther apart.
Steven Erlanger and Aaron Boxerman. New York Times. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:16:33 +0000.
- How did the leek become the national emblem of Wales? Do any other countries have a vegetable emblem?
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS: Far from being a native Welsh crop, leeks originated in Asia and were only introduced in the Middle Ages.
Daily Mail. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 22:06:55 +0000.
Countries Bibliography
- Genzmer, Herbert, and Christian Schutz. Countries and Continents. Bath, England. Parragon Publishing. 2008.
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