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Encyclopedias & Primary Sources

CIA World Factbook

CIA - WORLD FACTBOOK - Cobb County World Languages Department

Creative Commons Search

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Primary Sources & Reference Books

Salem Press Online - reference books on history, health, literature, and more including primary sources.

Other Recommended Sites

Landmark/Attraction

Read the Cultural Sites & Landmarks section of the article about your country.

National Holidays

Look in the articles about your country, specifically the sections on Holidays.

Major Industry

Look at the Industry section of the article about your country. 

Food 

Read the Food section of the article about your country. 

Currency

Look at the top of the article under General Information.

Bodies of Water

Look under Topography in the Environment and Geography section.

Basic Information - population, major urban areas (capital), flag, maps, symbols, languages, religions, executive branch (leader), religions, government type

Use the CIA World Factbook to find basic information. Some of what you need is at the top. For other information, please click ctrl+f and search for a key word or phrase to locate the information you need. 

Famous Person - celebrity, politician, scientist, musician, actor, author, etc.

Do an internet search using your country's name and one of the search terms above.