National Gugak Center

National Gugak Center

The National Gugak Center was established in 1951 to preserve and creatively interpret Gugak, the Korean traditional music through performance, education, and academic research.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Asia–Korea–Korea Travel & Tourism

Brooklyn Expedition: Latin America

Brooklyn Expedition: Latin America

This fun, colorful site from the Brooklyn Children’s Museum introduces children (and adults!) to Latin American culture and history. You can choose from topics as diverse as holidays, animals, ancient beliefs and rituals, and many more. Also features interactive pictures, maps, and feedback from kids. Good for a quick introduction to the region, …
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Latin America; Social Sciences–Social Customs, Traditions, And Folklore; Our World–North America–Mexico; Our World–North America–Central America

LeMO: Lebendiges virtuelles Museum Online

LeMO: Lebendiges virtuelles Museum Online

In German. The Deutsches Historisches Museum (German History Museum) and Haus der Geschichte der Budesrepublik Deutschland (Museum of the History of the Federal Republic of Germany) work together to support this site, covering German history of the mid 19th century to the present. The “Living Museum Online” includes articles on historical periods, …
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Europe–Germany–German History

Yaroslavl Region

Yaroslavl Region

The official website of the Yaroslavl Region of Russia. Offers official administrative, economic, historical, geographic, and cultural information. Special informational sections are geared to tourists and investors. In Russian and English.
Subject: Regional And Country Information–Europe–Russia–Russia Travel And Tourism; Regional & Country Information–Europe–Russia

IA.Biz Magazine

IA.Biz Magazine

Companion to IA.biz Magazine, “Welcome to the IAbizonline.com an electronic magazine (E-Zine), launched in January 2007, and updated twice each month with new exclusive articles, business news, and information from around the state of Iowa.” Provides business, economic, governmental and social information relevant to the State of Iowa.
Subject: Business & Economics–Business & Economics News; Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Midwest -Western (Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota); Business & Economics–Commerce & Trade

The Amplifier

The Amplifier

Entertainment magazine for the Bowling Green, Kentucky area that offers “user interactivity.”
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Southcentral (Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee); Entertainment & Leisure

GED Testing Service

GED Testing Service

Are you thinking about taking the GED exam to earn your high school diploma? This is the official site which can help you learn what to study and what to expect on the test. They also provide information on testing sites worldwide.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–Educational Tests & Measurements; School And Homework Help–College–Test Preparation

South America Travel Guides

South America Travel Guides

Provides travel tips and advice for those interested in traveling to Central or South America. Descriptions of popular destinations in each country are provided along with images and contact information for various tour guides and destinations.
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–South America Travel & Tourism

National Library of South Africa

National Library of South Africa

This site includes online catalogs and databases, news, publications, and information about collections and services. Also includes a link to the home page of the Centre for the Book, a non-profit organization (and part of the National Library) promoting a reading culture in South Africa.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa; Arts & Humanities–Libraries–Libraries Around The World

Fastnet Rock Light – ipl’s Lighthouse: A Photographic Journey

Fastnet Rock Light – ipl2’s Lighthouse: A Photographic Journey

The famous Irish lighthouse, Fastnet Rock Light, was built in 1904 and took 7 years to build. It is located in the Irish Sea near Cape Clear Island and is approximately 4.5 miles from Irish mainland. “It is the first light seen by all ships inbound from the Americas, and the last light seen by thousands of emigrants heading to the New World.”
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Europe–United Kingdom–UK Travel And Tourism

Iraq Information Center, Andy Holt Virtual Library

Iraq Information Center, Andy Holt Virtual Library

Operated by the Andy Holt Virtual Library at the University of Tennessee-Martin, the Iraq Information Center provides links to online information about the country of iraq. Categories include general demographic information, governments and embassies affiliated with Iraq, language, history, cultural heritage, maps and other geographic resources, n …
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Middle East

Heceta Head Light – ipl’s Lighthouses: A Photographic Journey

Heceta Head Light – ipl2’s Lighthouses: A Photographic Journey

“This 56 foot tall conical masonry tower was erected to guide ships along the Pacific coast, north of the Siuslaw River. Its first-order Fresnel lens, whose focal plane is 205 feet above sea level, casts a light 21 miles out to sea. It was built to light a dark area between Yaquina Head and Cape Arago, a distance of some 90 miles. Today, the histor …
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–North America Travel & Tourism

Cape Meares Light (Restoration) – ipl’s Lighthouses: A Photographic Journey

Cape Meares Light (Restoration) – ipl2’s Lighthouses: A Photographic Journey

“Cape Meares Light is a 38 foot tall octagonal brick tower sheathed in sheet iron and has a small attached workroom which was added to the structure in 1895. It had a focal plane 217 feet above sea level. Located at the southern exposure of Tillamook Bay, it resides in Cape Meares State Park. A modern structure was added on site in 1963, but the ol …
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–North America Travel & Tourism