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	The Gulf/2000 Project - http://gulf2000.columbia.edu/ An information service on the Persian Gulf countries by Columbia University.
	The Odyssey: Middle East Stage - http://www.worldtrek.org/odyssey/mideast/timeme.html An online field trip for students to Turkey, Israel and Palestine, and Iran.
	UAE Interact - http://www.uaeinteract.com/ Offers information on the education, geography, culture and environment of the United Arab Emirates provided by the Ministry of Information.
	100 Questions and Answers About Arab Americans: A Journalist's Guide - http://www.freep.com/legacy/jobspage/arabs/ Find answers to some popular questions about Arab Americans and their culture.
	Embassy of Bahrain - http://www.bahrainembassy.org/ Their "Country Information" section offers news from and information about this Arabian Gulf country.

	Global Connections: The Middle East - http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/globalconnections/mideast/ Looks at current events and topics in the Middle East through historical, cultural, religious and geographical perspectives. From the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS).
	Encyclopaedia of the Orient - http://www.lexicorient.com/e.o/ Interactive maps of North Africa and the Middle East including vocabulary from the area and information.
	The Middle East and North Africa in the Electronic Passport - http://www.mrdowling.com/607mena.html Online lesson series focusing on the land and the people of the Middle East and North Africa. Created for middle schoolers.
	Middle East Quizzes - http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/Middle-east_Geography.htm Offers several levels of quizzes and games.
	Sheikh Zayed - http://www.sheikhzayed.com/ History and information on United Arab Emirates and its first President, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahayan.

	Middle East - EnchantedLearning.com - http://www.enchantedlearning.com/geography/mideast/ Printable flags and maps of the Middle East for children.
	Architecture of Isfahan - http://www.isfahan.org.uk/ Architectural tour of an Iranian city with photos and histories of mosques, minarets, palaces, and other local buildings.
	Bahrain Gateway to the Gulf - http://www.bahraingateway.org History, culture, geography and economy of this Arabian Gulf country.
	Traditional Music from the Arabian Gulf - http://w3fp.arizona.edu/mesassoc/Bulletin/campbell.htm Origins of the unique music played and sung in the Arabian Gulf countries.
	Costumes of the Levant - http://almashriq.hiof.no/general/600.technology/640/646/costumes_of_the_Levant/ Description of the traditional dress for men and women in Syria and Lebanon. With historical pictures and a glossary of Arabic terms.

	Virtual Israel - http://www.babaganewz.com/virtual/ Take a virtual tour of many places in Israel from Babaganewz.com.
	Emirates - http://guide.theemiratesnetwork.com/basics/intro_gen.php Country profile, traditions and photos of United Arab Emirates.
	My picture album of Turkey - http://www.byegm.gov.tr/YAYINLARIMIZ/kitaplar/Kids/kid/index.htm An artist's impression of relevant geographical, historical and cultural places in Turkey.
	World of Beduin Weaving - http://www.beduinweaving.com/ Articles and photos on Beduin life and their traditional skill of weaving.
	Middle Eastern Cultures - http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/cultural/oldworld/middle_east.html Complete list and description of the many cultures who live in this area.

	Republic of Lebanon - http://www.lebanonembassyus.org/Kids/HomePage.html A page from the Lebanese Embassy in the U.S. Includes information about interesting facts, history, society and culture.
	Saudi Arabian Embassy to the U.S. - http://www.saudiembassy.net/Country/Country.asp The "Country Profile" section contains a comprehensive profile of Saudi culture, history, geography and resources.
	Yemen - http://www.angelfire.com/mo2/mbaobeid/index.html/ Homepage of a Yemeni citizen which tells about the history, politics, religion and photos of some cities.
	Arab Culture and Civilization - http://arabworld.nitle.org/main_menu.php?module_id=9 History, culture and language of the Middle East's most populace people. From the National Institute for Technology and Liberal Education to promote America's understanding of this ethnic group.
	Kuwait Boom - http://www.kuwaitboom.com/history/eng_ver/eng_main.htm Description of traditional ships and their use in pearl diving and sailing, important to the history and culture of this country.

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