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CultureGrams Information about countries and states. Find recipes by country, printable flags and maps, audios of national anthems and more.

Encyclopedia Britannica Online News, research tools and articles.

NetLibrary Click on Reference Center to browse eBook subjects.

Student Resource Center Reference essays, magazine, journal and newspaper articles, and primary source documents.

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Cultures

Background Notes Brief articles from the U.S. Dept. of State, which include current information on all the countries and territories of the world.

CIA World Fact Book Facts, figures, history, geography and politics of the countries of the world. 

Country Profiles Short articles about nations of the world from the Library of Congress.

Country Studies Reference books on countries published by the Library of Congress. 

Information Please Information on the United States & countries. Includes almanacs, atlases, and longer articles.

National Geographic Access pictures, video and music of people and places around the globe.

Maps

Color Landform Atlas of the United States

Mapping History Historical maps.

Map Machine Atlas All kinds of maps (including road maps, physical, satellite and thematic maps) from National Geographic.

MapQuest Find maps for anywhere in the United States, and many other countries as well. This site will also give you driving directions if you're planning a trip.

Flags

Flags of the World Current and historical flags of most countries and regions of the world.

Historic and Current Flags of America Official Flags of the United States.

Flags of the 50 States State flag images, history and law.

A Guide to American Flags Color pictures of historic U.S. flags and state flags.  Perfect for reports!

Colorado Flag, Symbols and Emblems

Colorado State Archives, Symbols & Emblems The official state list of Colorado symbols, emblems, flags and their meanings.

Colorado State Symbols and Emblems

Books

Check out the following books from your local Denver Public Library branch.

	The History Atlas of North America, by Philip John Davies
	The Twentieth Century: A World History, by Clive Ponting
	The DK Geography of the World
Check the Denver Public Library Catalog for more resources.