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ABCs of Jordan: An Alphabetic Tour
Take a tour of Jordan with Grade 2 from the American Community School in Amman.
http://www.acsamman.edu.jo/~el/2/abc/
Turkish embassy to Canada
An artist's impression of relevant geographical, historical and cultural places in Turkey. Designed specifically for children.
http://www.byegm.gov.tr/YAYINLARIMIZ/kitaplar/Kids/kid/page1.htm
Yemen
Homepage of a Yemeni citizen which tells about the history, politics, religion and photos of some cities.
http://www.angelfire.com/mo2/mbaobeid/index.html/
Embassy of Bahrain
Their "Country Information" section offers news from and information about this Arabian Gulf country.
http://www.bahrainembassy.org/
Middle Eastern Cultures
Complete list and description of the many cultures who live in this area.
http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/cultural/oldworld/middle_east.html
Saudi Arabian Embassy to the U.S.
The "Country Profile" section contains a comprehensive profile of Saudi culture, history, geography and resources.
http://www.saudiembassy.net/Country/Country.asp
Bahrain Gateway to the Gulf
History, culture, geography and economy of this Arabian Gulf country.
http://www.bahraingateway.org
The Middle East and North Africa in the Electronic Passport
Online lesson series focusing on the land and the people of the Middle East and North Africa. Created for middle schoolers.
http://www.mrdowling.com/607mena.html
100 Questions and Answers About Arab Americans: A Journalist's Guide
Find answers to some popular questions about Arab Americans and their culture.
http://www.freep.com/jobspage/arabs/
Sheikh Zayed
History and current information on United Arab Emirates and its first and current President, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahayan.
http://www.sheikhzayed.com/
UAE Interact
Offers information on the education, geography, culture and environment of the United Arab Emirates provided by the Ministry of Information.
http://www.uaeinteract.com/
World of Beduin Weaving
Articles and photos on Beduin life and their traditional skill of weaving.
http://www.beduinweaving.com/
Republic of Lebanon
A page from the Lebanese Embassy in the U.S. written just for kids. Includes information about facts, history, society and culture.
http://www.lebanonembassyus.org/Kids/Facts.htm
Global Connections: The Middle East
Looks at current events and topics in the Middle East through historical, cultural, religious and geographical perspectives. From the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS).
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/globalconnections/mideast/
Kuwait Boom
Description of traditional ships and their use in pearl diving and sailing, important to the history and culture of this country.
http://www.kuwaitboom.com/history/eng_ver/eng_main.htm
Traditional Music from the Arabian Gulf
Origins of the unique music played and sung in the Arabian Gulf countries.
http://w3fp.arizona.edu/mesassoc/Bulletin/campbell.htm
Jordan
Contains data about this country's history, the royal family, facts, and cities.
http://www.balgawi.com
The Gulf/2000 Project
An information service on the Persian Gulf countries by Columbia University.
http://gulf2000.columbia.edu/
Facts About Israel
Land, people, culture and society are included in this informational site from it's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
http://www.israel.org/mfa/go.asp?MFAH00080
Meet Sa'ud
See how Kuwaitis spend their time, in school, in their homes, and in fun through the eyes of a Kuwaiti youth named Sa'ud.
http://www.amideast.org/meet_saud/
Arab Culture and Civilization
History, culture and language of the Middle East's most populace people. From the National Institute for Technology and Liberal Education to promote America's understanding of this ethnic group.
http://www.nitle.org/arabworld/main_menu.php?module_id=9
SaudiCities
Explore and discover the main cities and culture of Saudi Arabia.
http://saudicities.com/
Middle East - EnchantedLearning.com
Printable flags and maps of the Middle East for children.
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/geography/mideast/
Encyclopaedia of the Orient
Interactive maps of North Africa and the Middle East including vocabulary from the area and information.
http://i-cias.com/e.o/index.htm
The Odyssey: Middle East Stage
An online field trip for students to Turkey, Israel and Palestine, and Iran.
http://www.worldtrek.org/odyssey/mideast/timeme.html
Virtual Israel
Take a virtual tour of many places in Israel from Babaganewz.com.
http://www.babaganewz.com/virtual/
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