Kid's Websites for Geography
The 50 States
Choose any state for a detailed profile including population, elected officials, history, and other
important facts.
http://factmonster.com/states.html
50 States from ClassBrain
Follow links to history tourism ,recommend books and more for each of the 50
states.
http://classbrain.com/artstate/publish/
50 States.com
Includes city guides, newspapers, radio and TV stations,
current events, state representatives, sports, weather, and phone directories for each state.
http://www.50states.com
Fun School United States Game
See how fast you can put the U.S. puzzle together!
http://games.funschool.com/game.php?g=1177&category=0&level=8
Idaho City Profiles
This gives facts from each Idaho community such as
city population, employment, communication, education, housing, transportation, weather, and other
information. From the Idaho Department of Commerce. (You will need Adobe Acrobat to read these
files)
http://www.idoc.state.id.us/idcomm/profiles
U.S. Geography
Includes data on U.S. rivers, elevations, plus the latitude and longitude of U.S. cities.
http://factmonster.com/ipka/A0777008.html
U.S. Maps
Click on any state for a detailed map which points out major cities
http://factmonster.com/atlas/usa.html
Countries of the World
Every country listed here has its a profile on its geography, maps, flag, history, current ruler,
area, population, languages spoken, economy, government, and much more. There are also links
that take you to encyclopedia entries. From Fact Monster.
http://www.factmonster.com/countries.html
Countries of the World from Infoplease
Each Country Profile provides information on:
Geography, Maps, Flag, History, Current ruler, Area, Population, Capital,
Largest cities, Languages, Ethnicity/race, Religion, Literacy rate, Economy, and
Government.
http://www.infoplease.com/countries.html
Country at a Glance
From the United Nations, find quick facts about countries.
http://www.un.org/Pubs/CyberSchoolBus/infonation/e_glance.htm
Country Reports
Choose any country from A to Z to get background information on its geography, people, government,
economy, communications, transportation, military, national issues, and history.
http://www.countryreports.org/
Culture Quest
Choose one of the countries listed on this site for its holidays, games, crafts, folktales, and
recipes.
http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/cquest/
Geography FAQ's
Find quick answers to your geography questions--like how fast does the earth spin? What is
a topographical map? From About.com.
http://geography.about.com/library/faq/blqzindexgeneral.htm?once=true&
National Geographic's Homework Site
One-Stop research for pictures, articles, maps, and more on country
subjects—perfect for reports, presentations, and more!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/homework/
World Architecture
Contains names, locations, and sizes of notable buildings, towers, bridges, and famous U.S.
monuments and structures. Each entry includes a brief history. From Fact Monster.
http://factmonster.com/ipka/A0772711.html
World Fact Book
Choose a country from A to Z on the drop-down menu to discover its geography, people, government,
economy, transportation system, and other facts. Maps and flags are also included with each
country.
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
World Geography
This site focuses on land areas and elevations, lakes, rivers, waterfalls,
deserts, and caves, which all include information about their depths and sizes. From Fact Monster.
http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0770414.html
World Maps
Choose a map from any part of the world. Includes an index of detailed maps.
http://www.factmonster.com/atlas/
The World Flag Database
Choose the first letter of a country name, then choose a country flag to view.
http://www.flags.ndirect.co.uk/
Last Updated:
01/15/2008