Africa

Sub-headings:

Algeria

Burkina Faso

Egypt

Ethiopia

Ghana

Libya

Madagascar

Morocco

South Africa

Sudan

Tunisia

Resources in this category:

Africa
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/africa/

Explore the people and culture of the many nations of Africa in this companion Website to the PBS "Nature" series.

AFRICA: One Continent. Many Worlds
http://www.nhm.org/africa/index.htm

"Discover the vitality and significance of African peoples, their communities through out the world, and the natural riches of the African Continent... The on-line exhibit includes over 60 minutes of video, hundreds of photographs of cultural objects from the African collections of the Field Museum of Natural History and Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, and presentations on the accomplishments and stories of Americans of African descent. You will also find exhibitions of art and photography found no where else on the web." Quicktime required to watch videos and Quicktime Audio or Shockwave required to hear sounds, but lots of information is available without these.

African Voices
http://www.mnh.si.edu/africanvoices/

"Discover your connection to Africa." You'll be able to explore the museum and read special features about life in Africa.

Arab.Net
http://www.arab.net/sections/contents.html

Find information on a number of Arab and African countries. Topics include history, people, business, government, culture and more.

Encyclopaedia Britannica's Guide to Black History
http://www.britannica.com/blackhistory

Explore this guide to Black History and find biographies, historical timelines, and information on hundreds of topics including civil rights, African and African American literature, art, music, architecture, and sports. A collection of audios, videos, and images is included.

Congo Gorilla Forest
http://www.congogorillaforest.com/

Learn about the Congo rain forest in Africa and the amazing animals who make it their home.

Cool Planet – Kenya
http://www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet/kidsweb/world/kenya/index...

Check out this "Cool" site on Kenya for history and facts on people, places and culture. The site is from Oxfam, an organization working to get rid of poverty.

Cool Planet – Mozambique
http://www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet/kidsweb/world/mozambique/...

Check out this "Cool" site on Mozambique for history and facts on people, places and culture. The site is from Oxfam, an organization working to get rid of poverty.

Cycles: African Life Through Art
http://www.imamuseum.org/cycles/

Explore the life and culture of Africa through examining its art at this colorful multimedia exhibit. See paintings, sculpture, clothing, jewelry, and masks and learn about the roles of ancestors, adulthood, youth, and leadership.

Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
http://www.nigeriaembassyusa.org/thisisnigeria.shtml

This site will give you lots of information about Nigeria. Check out "Student’s Corner" for a list of facts. Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

Geographia: An Introduction to Africa
http://www.geographia.com/indx06.htm

Click and explore Botswana, Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Sinani, South Africa, Tanzania and Zimbabwe.

Heart of Africa
http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wap/ex_heart_of_africa.html

"The Heart of Africa Interactive Experience is a state-of-the-art site developed utilizing leading-edge Internet technologies. It is designed to give you a real sense of a visit to the San Diego Wild Animal Park's newest and most innovative exhibit. We hope that you'll use it to preview a trip to the park and to send your friends and family postcards form the Heart of Africa!"

The Living Africa
http://library.thinkquest.org/16645/

"The Living Africa creates a spotlight view on the continent, and attempts to create a better understanding of life in the continent. The site provides in-depth coverage of a select range of topics... which include people, locations, ethnic groups, languages, cities, land, wildlife, national parks."

On the Line - Mali Virtual Journey
http://www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet/ontheline/explore/journey...

Learn about about the country and people of Mali: sports, arts and crafts, daily life, food, and more.

On the Line - The Desert
http://www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet/ontheline/explore/nature/...

Learn about the climate, landscape, and plant 7 animal life of the deserts, including the Famous Saraha Desert.

On the Line - Virtual Journey of Togo
http://www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet/ontheline/explore/journey...

Take a virtural journey through Togo, which is one of the smallest countries in West Africa. Learn about Togo's daily life and cultural traditions.

Zoom School Africa
http://www.ZoomSchool.com/school/Africa/

Learn about Africa through the country's music, animals, art and more!