Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the country of Uzbekistan in Central Asia.

Nepal lies between China and India in South Asia. The country is slightly larger than the state of Arkansas. Nepal has the greatest altitude change of any location on Earth. The lowlands are at sea level and the mountains of the...

The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of North Korea, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.

Two thousand years before today's "global economy," an exchange network linked the continent of Asia via the Silk Route. Between the first and eighth centuries of the common era, the empires and states of Asia often came into conflict as...

In Europe, there was less violence in the half century following World War II then in almost any previous period of modern European history. Yet outside of Europe and North America, violent conflict became commonplace. In the decades...

Kyrgyzstan is a nation in Central Asia. This learning module will look at how women are viewed and treated and what is expected of them in Kyrgyzstan. Consider the freedoms women have in the United States to other nations.

Migrants to Australia from South Asia share their personal stories as part of the "Packing to Leave" exhibit.

In this Science project, students use real time data on the Internet to study tsunamis and what causes them. They will look at videos of real tsunamis such as the 2004 one in Southeast Asia. They will then devise a safety plan and a...

This lesson plan--for social studies or an art class studying the culture of India--features great clip art examples, resources for teachers, and a glossary of vocabulary words.

This lesson plan is from a unit that covers the period from the Second World War up to the Cold War. It looks at Japanese aggression in China and Indochina prior to and during World War II, the quandary in the United States of whether or...

World War II ended in 1945 and the Cold War began immediately. Read about the mistrust Western Europe and the United States felt towards the Soviet Union and Joseph Stalin. Learn how the Soviets expanded their realm of influence and...

Read about the ways the American government and people looked inward during the 1930s, isolating themselves from actions taking place in Europe and Asia.

Resources to gather research on water issues in Asia and Africa.

The Yangtse Evening Post is a newspaper published in Nanjing, China, and covers the latest news, issues, and events in Nanjing and China. Written in Chinese.

A powerful 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck China, killing about 10,000 people and trapping huge numbers under concrete, steel and earth. Learn more details in this article.

Lonely Planet provides an overview of Japan's history. Also includes information about Japan's culture, geography, demographics, and more.

In this lesson plan, students will consider "Being in the Noh: An Introduction to Japanese Noh Plays." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.

Discusses the ancient Greek colonies of Ionia and their troubled relationship with the nearby Persian government.

Learn about the culture of the Udi people. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.

Learn about the culture of the Tats people. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.

Learn about the culture of the Uighur people. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.

The Indian gavial is one of the rarest crocodile species in Asia. Described at its characteristics, young. Included is one photograph.

More than 85,000 works of art comprise the collection of the Baltimore Museum of Art, including American paintings and decorative arts, especially period rooms from Maryland historic homes and miniature rooms, sculpture gardens with...

This site provides a brief history of Laos, including a discussion of the People's Democratic Republic established in 1975. Pictures and a map included, as well as information on culture and demographics.