Middle East

The Gulf/2000 Project - An information service on the Persian Gulf countries by Columbia University.
http://gulf2000.columbia.edu/

Saudi Arabian Embassy to the U.S. - The "Country Profile" section contains a comprehensive profile of Saudi culture, history, geography and resources.
http://www.saudiembassy.net/Country/Country.asp

Emirates - Country profile, traditions and photos of United Arab Emirates.
http://guide.theemiratesnetwork.com/basics/intro_gen.php

Yemen - Homepage of a Yemeni citizen which tells about the history, politics, religion and photos of some cities.
http://www.angelfire.com/mo2/mbaobeid/index.html/

Virtual Israel - Take a virtual tour of many places in Israel from Babaganewz.com.
http://www.babaganewz.com/virtual/

The Middle East and North Africa in the Electronic Passport - Online lesson series focusing on the land and the people of the Middle East and North Africa. Created for middle schoolers.
http://www.mrdowling.com/607mena.html

Middle East - EnchantedLearning.com - Printable flags and maps of the Middle East for children.
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/geography/mideast/

Kuwait Boom - Description of traditional ships and their use in pearl diving and sailing, important to the history and culture of this country.
http://www.kuwaitboom.com/history/eng_ver/eng_main.htm

The Odyssey: Middle East Stage - An online field trip for students to Turkey, Israel and Palestine, and Iran.
http://www.worldtrek.org/odyssey/mideast/timeme.html

Sheikh Zayed - History and information on United Arab Emirates and its first President, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahayan.
http://www.sheikhzayed.com/

Embassy of Bahrain - Their "Country Information" section offers news from and information about this Arabian Gulf country.
http://www.bahrainembassy.org/

Arab Culture and Civilization - 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.
http://arabworld.nitle.org/main_menu.php?module_id=9

UAE Interact - Offers information on the education, geography, culture and environment of the United Arab Emirates provided by the Ministry of Information.
http://www.uaeinteract.com/

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.
http://almashriq.hiof.no/general/600.technology/640/646/costumes_of_the_Levant/

Architecture of Isfahan - Architectural tour of an Iranian city with photos and histories of mosques, minarets, palaces, and other local buildings.
http://www.isfahan.org.uk/

Encyclopaedia of the Orient - Interactive maps of North Africa and the Middle East including vocabulary from the area and information.
http://www.lexicorient.com/e.o/

My picture album of Turkey - An artist's impression of relevant geographical, historical and cultural places in Turkey.
http://www.byegm.gov.tr/YAYINLARIMIZ/kitaplar/Kids/kid/index.htm

Traditional Music from the Arabian Gulf - Origins of the unique music played and sung in the Arabian Gulf countries.
http://w3fp.arizona.edu/mesassoc/Bulletin/campbell.htm

Republic of Lebanon - A page from the Lebanese Embassy in the U.S. Includes information about interesting facts, history, society and culture.
http://www.lebanonembassyus.org/Kids/HomePage.html

100 Questions and Answers About Arab Americans: A Journalist's Guide - Find answers to some popular questions about Arab Americans and their culture.
http://www.freep.com/legacy/jobspage/arabs/

Middle East Quizzes - Offers several levels of quizzes and games.
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/Middle-east_Geography.htm

Global Connections: The Middle East - Looks at current events and topics in the Middle East through historical, cultural, religious and geographical perspectives. From the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS).
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/globalconnections/mideast/

Middle Eastern Cultures - Complete list and description of the many cultures who live in this area.
http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/cultural/oldworld/middle_east.html

World of Beduin Weaving - Articles and photos on Beduin life and their traditional skill of weaving.
http://www.beduinweaving.com/

Bahrain Gateway to the Gulf - History, culture, geography and economy of this Arabian Gulf country.
http://www.bahraingateway.org