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Database Resources

ABC-CLIO:
WiseOwl:  Lands and Peoples    
Worldbook (Online Encyclopedia by subscription)
United Streaming (Video Resource United Streaming)  A subscription database.
Wiseowl:  PowerSearch: 

In House Book Sources

Book Resources:  Destiny (Online Catalog):  Basic Search: Africa Advanced Search:  Africa AND culture

Web Sources (Credible)

African Art Museum
Artists by Nationality:  African Artists
African Odyssey
[Kennedy Center]

The African Odyssey Interactive [AOI] website is an initiative of the Kennedy Center Education Department's ARTSEDGE Program and contains arts and education information and resources for artists, teachers, and students of African arts and culture

Background Notes: 
US Government Database (Free)
These publications include facts about the land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, and foreign relations of independent states, some dependencies, and areas of special sovereignty. (US Gov. Publication)  Links to additional resources.
CIA World Factbook 2007
US Government Database (Free)
Country information has been updated as of 6 September 2007. (CIA)
Interactive African Map Exhibition at Guggenheim Museum.
Library of Congress (Countries) The Country Studies Series presents a description and analysis of the historical setting and the social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of countries throughout the world.
PBS Africa For centuries, Africa has mesmerized the world with its stunning scenery, its ancient civilizations, its hypnotizing music. This is your chance to experience the world's most fascinating continent.
Portals to the World
[Library of Congress]
Portals to the World contains selective links providing authoritative, in-depth information about the nations and other areas of the world. They are arranged by country or area with the links for each sorted into a wide range of broad categories. The links were selected by Area Specialists and other Library staff using Library of Congress selection criteria.