Introduction: World Factbook
Facts, figures and descriptions of economy, communications, defense, geography, government, people, transportation etc. of a list of countries, all kindly compiled by the CIA.
[http://www.odci.gov/]
Introduction: National Statistics
This site contains the latest comprehensive range of official UK statistics and information. To help you find things more easily, our site is organised around 13 themes each one dealing with a distinct and easily recognisable area of national life. We have also included a search facility at the top of this page to assist you with your searching.
[http://www.statistics.gov.uk/]
Introduction: World Encyclopedia
Online encyclopedia with maps and statistics for all countries. Also National Anthem, flags, history, weather, and news. Recommended site.
[http://www.countryreports.org/]
Introduction: Exploring the Environment
Problem based learning modules form the basis of this environmental earth science course. Problems relate to weather, population growth, biodiversity, land use patterns, global warming, water pollution and volcanos.
[http://www.cotf.edu/]
Introduction: Global Eye
Welcome to the Teachers' Notes section of the Global Eye website, an online resource based on Global Eye, the magazine for schools about world development written by Worldaware for the Department for International Development (DFID).
[http://www.globaleye.org.uk/]
Introduction: Online Weather
Working with some of the big names in the UK to provide good quality and affordable weather content for use on a wide variety of web sites.
[http://www.onlineweather.com/]
Introduction: Automatic Weather Station
The Automatic Weather Station is situated on the summit of Cairn Gorm and provides temperature and wind data every half hour. The pictures are provided by camera at low level looking up the hill.
[http://www.phy.hw.ac.uk/]
Introduction: World Information
Reliable, relevant business, political and economic information on all the world's 228 countries and territories.
[http://www.worldinformation.com/]
Introduction: Hurricane Hunters
It's true! We fly airplanes right into the eye of the hurricane, and we invite you along for the ride-in Cyberspace! This is the place to see unique photos inside the hurricanes. The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, known as the Hurricane Hunters of the Air Force Reserve, is one-of-a-kind: the only Department of Defense organization still flying into tropical storms and hurricanes--since 1944.
[http://www.hurricanehunters.com/]
Introduction: Zephryus
Geography Exchange A superb web site with articles and revision notes written by a UK Geography teacher. The site offers texts and illustrations (including Clip art and maps) for just about any topic that would be covered in Geography.
[http://www.geography-site.co.uk/]
Introduction: Geography 101
Geography World An enormous directory of links on all aspects of Geography.
[http://members.aol.com/]
Introduction: Geography Exchange
A brilliant resource for anyone interested in geography. A combination of original teaching resources, some of which are online lessons, and carefully selected web links. Ideally suited to GCSE students and teachers in the UK.
[http://www.geography-site.co.uk/]
Introduction: Standard Grade Geography
Interactive revision for the Scottish exam, Standard Grade Geography. Sections of it should also be useful for GCSE students. (KS4).
[http://www.scalloway.org.uk/]
Introduction: South West Grid for Learning
This is a grid for learning. Whilst other services are important, learning is our focus and, in particular but not exclusively, the learning of school age pupils. Our aim is to enhance the curriculum and increase the learning gain for all. Great resources for everything to do with Cornwall.
[http://www.swgfl.org.uk/]
Introduction: South West Parks Weather
Away from the bustle of the cities, the National Parks in the South West UK preserve nature and tranquility in a most beautiful setting. This site brings the National Parks to your screen to help you plan outdoor recreation in the parks and surrounding area.
[http://www.americansouthwest.net/]
Introduction: Geo Resources
Neatly arranged site, for teachers and students at all secondary levels, created by teacher David Rayner, and sponsored by advertising. As with most of these teacher-devised amateur sites, its heart is in the right place, with genuinely useful information. The links to other sites are also impressive just look at the long list of sources of statistics worldwide about everything geographical, political, economic, historical and social you could possibly need to know. There is also a GeoQuiz and a virtual fieldwork section that are worth a visit.
[http://www.georesources.co.uk/]
Introduction: Geographical Association
The GA exists to further the study and the teaching of geography. Since its foundation in 1893 it has played a major role in establishing the subject in the UK curriculum as the national teaching association for geographers.
[http://www.geography.org.uk/]