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Latin America
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Andanzas al Web Latino 
 Annotated directory of websites relating to the US-Mexico Border and Latinos in the United States. Maintained by librarian Molly Molloy, New Mexico State University. http://lib.nmsu.edu/subject/bord/latino.html Topics: Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Mar 21, 2005 Archive of Indigenous Languages of Latin America (AILLA)
AILLA is a searchable and browsable "archive of recordings and texts in and about the indigenous languages of Latin America." Features "recordings of naturally-occurring discourse in a wide range of genres, including narratives, ceremonies, oratory, conversations, and songs. Many of these recordings are accompanied by transcriptions." Also includes information about the hundreds of indigenous languages. Registration (free) required. Some materials have access restrictions. From the University of Texas at Austin. http://www.ailla.utexas.org/ Topics: Archives, Internet, Languages, Music, Regions of the World Last updated Oct 24, 2005 Brazil @ the Wilson Center
Reports, working papers, and other publications on Brazil and U.S.-Brazilian relations. Covers topics such as free trade, environmental concerns in the Amazon, agribusiness, urban planning (including Brazil's favelas, or urban slums), and affirmative action. Additional information on Brazil can be found in the website's main documents section. From the Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars. http://www.wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=topics.home&topic_id=1419 Topics: International Trade, Regions of the World Last updated Aug 2, 2005 Brooklyn Expedition: Latin America
This site for children explores various facets of Latin American culture and history. Topics include textiles, animals in art, food history, ancient beliefs and rituals, and celebrations (such as Dia de la Raza -- Day of the Races -- on October 12, and Night of the Radishes on December 23). Also includes a bibliography and links to related sites. A joint project of the Brooklyn Children's Museum, Brooklyn Museum of Art, and Brooklyn Public Library. http://www.brooklynexpedition.org/latin/ Topics: Regions of the World Last updated Feb 28, 2006 CAFTA-DR (Dominican Republic-Central America FTA)
Information about the trade agreements between the United States and Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, and between the United States and the Dominican Republic. Features the final text of the agreement and supplements. From the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR). http://www.ustr.gov/trade-agreements/free-trade-agreements/cafta-dr-dominican-republic-central-america-fta Topics: Business, Government, Government, International Governments, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, International Trade, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Jun 3, 2009 Caribbean Children's Literature: A Select Annotated Bibliography
Includes descriptions of collections of stories, proverbs, picture books, poetry, and other children's books on the Caribbean. Titles are mostly from publishers from the United States, England, and Canada. Note: List was compiled in 1998. From Annette Wallace of the Trinidad and Tobago National Library. http://www.nalis.gov.tt/Education/BIBLIOGR.htm Topics: Children's Literature, Literature by Place, Poetry, Regions of the World Last updated Aug 1, 2006 Central America: Legacies of Rebellion
"In a four-part series, we travel back to the region synonymous with civil war and political strife of the 1980s with Mike Lanchin, a former BBC correspondent who lived in the region for 15 years." Includes audio and links to related material about Nicaragua's Sandinista revolution, El Salvador, Honduras, and Costa Rica. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/specials/1731_centralamerica/ Topics: Regions of the World Last updated Jul 27, 2004 Children of the Amazon
A collection of 18 annotated photographs of children of indigenous tribes of Brazil, taken by Denise Zmekhol during 1987 through 1990. Includes photographs from the states of Acre, Mato Grosso, Pará, and Rondônia, and commentary from Zmekhol. From the Center for Latin American Studies, University of California, Berkeley. http://www.clas.berkeley.edu/Gallery/zmekhol/index.html Topics: Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Regional, Regions of the World Last updated Nov 10, 2009 Chile Documentation Project
This site contains many newly unclassified records of United States government covert operations in Chile surrounding the violent overthrow of the Allende government and the subsequent dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet. The CIA, the White House, and the State, Defense and Justice Departments are all represented. The documents are available in PDF files (Adobe Acrobat Reader required). Part of the National Security Archive at George Washington University Library. http://www.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/latin_america/chile.htm Topics: International Governments, Politics by Place, Regions of the World Last updated Jan 26, 2004 Conquistadors
This site, illustrated with period maps, drawings, letters, etc., follows the paths of conquistadors Hernán Cortés in Aztecan Mexico, Francisco Pizarro in the Incan Empire, Cabeza de Vaca in Texas, and Francisco de Orellana on the Amazon River. Sidebar icons tell of the motivations and effects of conquest. Inspired by a PBS series narrated by filmmaker Michael Wood. http://www.pbs.org/conquistadors/ Topics: Geography, History, Regions of the World Last updated Aug 30, 2002 Constitutions/Constituciones Políticas
Links to the constitutions of the member states of the Organization of American States. Ordered by North and Central America, Caribbean, and South America. http://pdba.georgetown.edu/Constitutions/constudies.html Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Government, International Governments, Nonfiction by Genre, Regions of the World Last updated Mar 15, 2006 Country Briefings: Brazil
Background articles and news about economics and politics in Brazil. Provides economic data, political and economic outlook, details about the political and economic structure of the country, and news about Brazilian political leaders, rain forests, business, and more. Note: Some articles (marked as premium content) only available to subscribers. From the website for The Economist magazine. http://www.economist.com/countries/Brazil/ Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated May 16, 2006 Cultures of the Andes/ Culturas de los Andes
Music, photos, poems, and stories from the Andes mountain region of South America, which includes artists from Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Argentina, and Chile. Information is variously provided in English, Spanish, and the Quechua indian language. http://www.andes.org/ Topics: Musical Genres, Native Americans, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional, Poetry, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Apr 1, 2004 Descendants of the Incas
From creation to the market place, the traditions of Andean woven goods are illustrated at this site produced by the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco. Photographs show weavers and their looms, yarns, traditional weaving designs, Inca ruins, and land and people of the village of Chinchero. http://www.incas.org/ Topics: Arts and Humanities, Arts and Humanities, Crafts, Photograph Collections: Regional, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Jul 14, 2003 Do It Caribbean
Covers accommodations, events, history, music, and travel for the Caribbean Islands, plus Mexico and Venezuela. Also has brief facts on each country and links to official sites of the member countries of the Caribbean Tourism Organization. http://www.caribbeantravel.com/ Topics: North America, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Dec 11, 2007 Economist.com: Cuba
This backgrounder provides an overview of Cuban business and economy, with links to articles about specific events and topics. Discusses U.S.-Cuba relations, Fidel Castro, the U.S. trade embargo on Cuba, Cuban economic relations with other countries, tourism, and more. From the website of The Economist magazine. http://www.economist.com/research/backgrounders/displaybackgrounder.cfm?bg=953671 Topics: Regions of the World Last updated Oct 9, 2006 Embassy of the United States in Brazil
Background and updates about Brazil, U.S. activity in Brazil, and U.S.-Brazil relations. Provides press releases, briefings on U.S. visits to Brazil and statements concerning the country, news from consulates (in Recife, Rio de Janeiro, and Sao Paulo), and resources for U.S. citizens traveling to Brazil and for Brazilians traveling to the U.S. Also available in Portuguese. http://brasilia.usembassy.gov/ Topics: International Governments, Regions of the World Last updated May 16, 2006 Expeditions: 150 years of Smithsonian Research in Latin America
An exhibit about a variety of expeditions to Central and South America and the Caribbean and the people who made them happen. Includes images of artifacts and people, maps, and biographical essays about the explorers. Also available in Spanish. http://anthropology.si.edu/laexped/ Topics: Regions of the World, Regions of the World, Science, Science Last updated Dec 12, 2007 Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Extensive information about the basic tenets of faith, music, art, liturgy, and dogma of the Greek Orthodox faith in the United States is presented, along with multimedia virtual tours of Constantinople and the Patriarchal residence. The site is searchable, and there are current news articles, Byzantine music clips, a searchable parish directory, mailing lists, and more. http://www.goarch.org/ Topics: Christianity, Regions of the World, Regions of the World, Religion Last updated Feb 21, 2001 HLAS Online - Library of Congress
The Handbook of Latin American Studies is a bibliography of works selected and annotated by scholars. Users can search all volumes, from 1935 to date - by subject, author, or title. Complete bibliographic information is retrieved and subject listings are linked to other citations related to that subject. This is an exhaustive, authoritative source of Latin American Studies information. Instruction pages are also in Spanish and Portuguese . http://lcweb2.loc.gov/hlas/ Topics: Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Aug 1, 2001 The Illustrating Traveler: Adventure and Illustration in North America and the Caribbean, 1760-1895
This Yale Library exhibit "displays illustrated traveler's narratives and original art by travelers from the later 18th to the late 19th century." Find encounters with Native Americans, customs of the country, hardships due to exploration or war, illustrations from exploratory voyages or scientific surveys, and picturesque landscapes. http://www.library.yale.edu/beinecke/illus.htm Topics: Arts and Humanities, Literature & Books, Nonfiction by Genre, Printing, Publishing, and Book Arts, Regions of the World, Regions of the World, Travel Last updated Jul 7, 2004 Impacto, Influencia, Cambio: Science, Technology and Invention in Latin America and the Southwestern United States
This site "highlights the lives and accomplishments of inventors, aviators, astronauts, and the everyday people of Latin America and the southwestern United States who have affected science and technology." Browsable by person, geographic location, or topic. Some material available in Spanish. From the Smithsonian Office of Education. http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/scitech/impacto/graphic/ Topics: Regions of the World, Special Months, Technology Last updated Sep 22, 2003 InfoNatura: Birds and Mammals of Latin America
"Conservation information on the birds and mammals of Latin America and the Caribbean--more than 5,500 common, rare, and endangered species in 44 countries and territories." There are distribution maps and a glossary of terms and abbreviations used on the site (see site index). Searchable by scientific or English common name, taxonomy, country, and global conservation status. http://www.natureserve.org/infonatura/ Topics: Animals, Birds, Regions of the World Last updated Oct 8, 2002 Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatistica (IBGE)
An official agency of the federal government of Brazil, the IBGE publishes social, economic, and regional studies and surveys, including monthly statistics. A catalog of publications includes maps and electronic products as well as detailed reports. Major subjects are geography, industry, agriculture, and employment. This site is in Portuguese, Spanish, and English; while most of the documents are in Portuguese, the English reader will find full text reports and tables in English. http://www.ibge.gov.br/english/default.php Topics: Geography, Regions of the World Last updated Aug 17, 2002 Inter-American Dialogue
The site for this think tank on issues in Western Hemisphere affairs features publications on topics such as Latin American economic and political forecasts, drug policy in the Andes, and women and corporate power. Also includes country study materials for Brazil, Cuba, Haiti, Mexico, and other countries in Central and South America. Some items also in Spanish. http://www.thedialogue.org Topics: International Governments, Regions of the World Last updated Apr 18, 2006 Internet Resources for Latin America
An annotated directory of online "information resources for Latin American studies." Maintained by librarian Molly Molloy at New Mexico State University. http://lib.nmsu.edu/subject/bord/laguia/ Topics: Internet Guides & Search Tools, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated May 2, 2005 Jamaica Kincaid
Brief site about author Jamaica Kincaid, born "Elaine Potter Richardson on the island of Antigua." Includes a biography, a discussion of the major themes in her work, a bibliography, and a short list of links. Not updated since 1997. http://www.english.emory.edu/Bahri/Kincaid.html Topics: Authors by Region, Literature by Place, Regions of the World Last updated Oct 17, 2004 Latin America Watch
A collection of articles about Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. Topics include history, the U.S. role in countries in the region, activism, vision and strategy, globalization, media analysis, social movements, economic and political crises, trade agreements, and indigenous communities. Some articles available in Spanish. Searchable; browsable by topic or country. From Z Magazine. http://www.zmag.org/znet/places/Latin+America Topics: Activism, Economics, Regions of the World Last updated May 23, 2008 Latin American Election Statistics: A Guide to Sources
Contains a chronology of elections in Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama. Features information on elections at the municipal, state, and federal levels from independence to the present, and a glossary of Spanish elections terms. From librarian Karen Lindvall-Larson, University of California, San Diego. http://libraries.ucsd.edu/locations/sshl/resources/featured-collections/latin-american-elections-statistics/index.html Topics: Government, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Nov 1, 2009 Latin American Network Information Center (LANIC)
A searchable directory of websites covering Latin American society and culture, including economics, education, government, media, technology, recreation, history, and development. Browse by individual country or region (Caribbean, Central America, or Latin America). Sites are in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. LANIC is affiliated with the Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies at the University of Texas at Austin. http://lanic.utexas.edu/ Topics: Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Jul 31, 2005 LatinArt.com
"An online journal of art and culture." Features articles, profiles of artists, images of works, exhibits, a calendar of events and openings, and a worldwide directory of museums, galleries, institutions, and foundations which feature Latin American art. Includes glossary of related terms. Also available in Spanish. Registration (free) required. http://www.latinart.com/index2.cfm Topics: Art by Region, Regions of the World Last updated May 23, 2008 LatinFocus: The Leading Source for Latin American Economies
This site contains the "latest available data from government sources, economic forecasts, market analysis covering economic performance, political risk assessments and financial market developments." Included are various economic indicators (GDP, unemployment, CPI, stock market, exports, imports, etc.) from 1995 onward for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela, and Latin America as a whole. There are also recent news articles and commentaries, fact sheets, charts, economic briefings, and related links are provided for the individual countries. http://www.latin-focus.com/ Topics: Economics, Finance, Nonfiction by Genre, Regions of the World, Statistics Last updated May 29, 2002 The Library of Congress: Hispanic Reading Room
Collection of research materials for "the geographical areas [and cultures] of the Caribbean, Latin America, and Iberia ... and peoples throughout the world historically influenced by Luso-Hispanic heritage, including Latinos in the U.S., and peoples of Portuguese or Spanish heritage in Africa, Asia, and Oceania." Features exhibits and photo collections, genealogy resources, bibliographies and finding aids, and more. Some material available in Spanish and Portuguese. From the Library of Congress. http://www.loc.gov/rr/hispanic/ Topics: Regions of the World, United States History Last updated Sep 26, 2006 Luis Posada Carriles: The Declassified Record
Declassified "CIA and FBI documents detail career in international terrorism" and "connection to U.S." by this Cuban exile. Documents discuss Carriles' role in the bombing of a Cubana airliner in 1976, his role in the Iran-Contra resupply efforts run by Oliver North in 1985, and more. From the National Security Archive at George Washington University. http://www.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/NSAEBB/NSAEBB153/index.htm Topics: Government, Government, Military, Regions of the World, Terrorism Last updated Jun 14, 2005 Mexico
News and features on Mexico, covering topics such as business and economy, agriculture, relations with other countries, border security, narcotics smuggling, other crime (including violence against women and organized crime), and politics. From the website for the San Diego Union-Tribune. http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/mexico/ Topics: Regions of the World Last updated Feb 21, 2007 Mexico/Central America for Visitors
A searchable, annotated directory for a wide range of topics about Mexico and Central America. Some of the areas include geography, politics and government, immigration, doing business in Latin America, current events, art, crafts, Día de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead), history, holidays, culture, religion, and more. There are a few links to sites in Spanish. An About.com site. http://gomexico.about.com/ Topics: Holidays & Observances, Regions of the World Last updated Nov 28, 2002 Mundo Maya
This online magazine is about the area formerly inhabited by the ancient Mayan culture: the Central American countries of Belize, Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador and the Mexican states of Quintana Roo, Chiapas, Tabasco, Yucatán, and Campeche. Features articles on archaeology, nature, daily Life, history, handicrafts, and legends. Also available in Spanish. http://www.mayadiscovery.com/ Topics: Native Americans, Regions of the World Last updated Feb 16, 2004 The Negroponte File
Hundreds of cables and memos written by John Negroponte when he was Ambassador to Honduras during the contra war in the early 1980s. These documents are made available in relation to the U.S. Senate's April 2005 consideration of Negroponte's nomination to be Director of National Intelligence. From the National Security Archive at George Washington University. http://www2.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/NSAEBB/NSAEBB151/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Government, International Governments, National Security, Regions of the World Last updated Apr 20, 2005 Nicaragua: Background Note
Facts and figures about this country, covering government and political conditions, people, economy, history, foreign relations, U.S.-Nicaraguan relations, and travel conditions. From the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs. http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/1850.htm Topics: Regions of the World Last updated Nov 15, 2006 Northwest Shade Coffee Campaign
Information about the Seattle Audubon Society's efforts to educate people on the benefits of shade-grown coffee. Businesses can learn what steps they can take to help protect the habitat of birds. Consumers can educate themselves about the coffee they are drinking, find out where to buy shade-grown coffee in the Pacific Northwest, and discover how to get involved in preserving and protecting an animal species. Features the quarterly newsletter Cuentos de la Sombra. http://www.shadecoffee.org Topics: Animals, Beverages, Birds, Industries, Regions of the World Last updated Jun 9, 2008 Nutrition Country Profiles
This site "provide[s] concise analytical summaries describing the food and nutrition situation in individual countries, with background statistics on food-related factors such as agricultural production, and selected economic and demographic indicators." Summary reports are accompanied by standardized data in graphs, tables, and maps. Provides profiles for over 50 countries with emphasis on Latin America and the Caribbean. Some material only available in Spanish. From the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/nutrition/profiles_en.stm Topics: Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Safety, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Jan 26, 2006 Online Bibliography: Environmental History of Latin America
An online bibliography of "well over 400 references, among articles, books, videos and WebPages in English, Spanish and Portuguese." Organized by "bio-geographic regions" such as Caribbean, Andes, and MesoAmerica, this is a great place to begin research. There are links to those sources available online. There is also a separate page of Web resources. http://www.stanford.edu/group/LAEH/ Topics: Environment, Nonfiction by Genre, Regions of the World Last updated Apr 19, 2002 Peopling North America: Population Movements & Migration
A historical overview of migration to and within Canada, the United States, Mexico and the Caribbean from Europe, Asia and Africa. The "demographic, economic, cultural, and political nature of major movements" are examined. The glossary (under Sources ) has very detailed definitions. Produced by the Applied History Research Group at the University of Calgary. http://www.ucalgary.ca/applied_history/tutor/migrations/ Topics: Emigration & Immigration, Regions of the World, Social Science Last updated Oct 14, 2002 Political Database of the Americas
Documentary and statistical political information on North America, Central America, and South America, including constitutions, electoral laws, legislative and executive branch information, and election data. From Georgetown University. http://pdba.georgetown.edu/ Topics: Nonfiction by Genre, Regions of the World Last updated Aug 24, 2006 Rainforest Alliance: Eco-Index
This site offers a searchable index of current and past conservation projects in the neotropics (southern Mexico, Central America, South America, West Indies). Includes project descriptions, interviews with conservationists, highlights of innovative projects, stories from the field, monitoring and evaluation progress, online news bulletins and reports, success of goals, lessons learned, and more. Materials are available in English and Spanish. http://www.eco-index.org/ Topics: Environment, Notable People, Regions of the World Last updated Mar 17, 2009 REACH: Recursos Para la Enseñanza y el Aprendizaje de las Culturas Hispanas
The objectives of this site are to "help in the teaching of Spanish and Hispanic cultures to bilingual Latino students," and to help Spanish-speaking students and the general public gain a greater appreciation of Hispanic language and culture. Features several teaching modules on subjects such as Latinos in the United States and Andean culture. In English and Spanish. A project of the National Foreign Language Center (NFLC), based at the University of Maryland. http://www.nflc.org/REACH/ Topics: Education, Regions of the World Last updated May 12, 2004 Resources for Journalists [Central America Floods 2005]
"NAHJ has compiled a list of websites, maps, articles, and contacts to aid journalists covering the disastrous flooding and mudslides that have recently affected Guatemala and Central America as a result of Hurricane Stan." Includes information about damage and relief efforts. From The National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ). http://www.nahj.org/nahjnews/articles/2005/october/guatemalaresources.shtml Topics: Regions of the World, Weather Last updated Oct 26, 2005 RETANET: Resources for Teaching About the Americas
Serves secondary school educators who are teaching about Latin America and the Caribbean. Contains lesson plans, lists of curriculum materials, a photo archive of images of Latin America, and more. From the University of New Mexico. http://retanet.unm.edu/ Topics: Lesson Plans, Photograph Collections: Regional, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 12, 2005 SICE: Foreign Trade Information System
Contains information and documents on trade agreements and treaties, intellectual property rights organizations, investment treaties, a glossary, and related links to other Web sites, arranged both by topic and by country. Most of the documents are in English and/or Spanish; portions of the site are available in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese. From the Trade Unit of the Organization of American States (OAS). Searchable. (SICE is from the organization's title in Spanish, French, and Portuguese.) http://www.sice.oas.org/ Topics: Business, Business, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, International Trade, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Jan 29, 2002 Simón Bolívar, 1783-1830: Resources for the Study of the Liberator of South America
This site contains a timeline of Bolívar and a few essays on his "elite" style of rebellion, the Latin American wars for independence, and his time in Jamaica and Haiti. http://victorian.fortunecity.com/dadd/453/ Topics: Heads of State, Regions of the World Last updated Oct 17, 2002 The U.S. Caribbean Region: Wetlands and Fish: A Vital Connection
This report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) includes an introduction to wetlands in general and types of wetlands, fish needs from wetlands, information specific to the U.S. wetlands in the Caribbean, and a case study of mangroves, seagrasses, coral reefs, and associated fish. Also provides protection information based on legislation and for individual citizens. Includes maps, images, glossary, and bibliography. Opens directly into a PDF document. Also available in Spanish . http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/habitat/habitatconservation/publications/EnglishWetlands_051404.pdf Topics: Animals, Environment, Regions of the World Last updated Jan 12, 2005 U.S.-CAFTA-DR Free Trade Agreement: How U.S. Companies Can Benefit
Agreement between the United States, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. CAFTA-DR requires "reforms of the domestic legal and business environment that encourage competitive business development and investment, protect intellectual property rights, and promote transparency and rule-of-law in the democratic systems that have solidified in the region over the past decade." Includes a description of key benefits, the text of the agreement, and links to related information. http://www.export.gov/FTA/cafta-dr/ Topics: Agriculture, Business, Government, Government, International Governments, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, International Trade, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated May 28, 2009 University Libraries: Foreign Information by Country
Collections of links to information about countries and territories of the world. Find guides from individual countries, portals to country information, and country profiles by governments and by international organizations. Some of the country sites are only in native languages. Includes links to related topics such as treaties and travel. From the University of Colorado at Boulder Libraries. http://ucblibraries.colorado.edu/govpubs/for/foreigngovt.htm Topics: Regions of the World Last updated May 4, 2009 UW-Madison Zoological Museum: The Galápagos Collection
Digital collection of materials on the flora and fauna of the Galapagos Islands, covering topics such as giant tortoises, birds, floral relations, and scientific expeditions. Includes an introductory essay. From the University of Wisconsin Digital Collections. http://digicoll.library.wisc.edu/Zoology/subcollections/GalapagosAbout.html Topics: Regions of the World Last updated Sep 22, 2009 The World Bank: Brazil
Fact sheets and articles about social and economic development and environmental projects in Brazil. Topics include Amazonian rain forests, poverty, HIV/AIDS, water, and energy. Includes details about World Bank assistance to Brazil projects, quick facts about Brazil, statistics, publications, news updates, photos, slide shows, and video clips. From the World Bank. http://www.worldbank.org/br Topics: Regions of the World Last updated Nov 16, 2006 |
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