Countries+of+the+World

=COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD =



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**WORLD BOOK STUDENT ** **There is an //EXPLORE// section. Click on the "//Explore the World//" link. The "//Resource Guide//" for the the World is extensive. The map is interactive; just click on a place on the map, and you will be directed to further narrow your search. The EXPLORE section also has a "//Compare Places//" link that may help you in your research. **

**WORLD BOOK DISCOVER ** **There is a //PLACES// section on the right. Click on that link, and you will be taken to a page where you may further narrow your search by continent, country, city, buildings, regions, and more. **

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**Internet Websites **
**<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Below are links to internet websites that will provide information about the topic of your choice in this project. **

**[|Atlapedia: Countries A to Z]** **[|CIA World Factbook]** **[|Fact Monster: Countries of the World]** **[|Internet Public Library: Our World]** **[|InfoPlease: Countries]** **<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[|National Geographic For Kids: All Countries] ** **[|World Atlas.Com]**

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