7069 Regional and Country Information 6836 South America 6835 South America Travel and Tourism 7500 South American Fine Arts 6976 South American History 7501 South American Social Life and Customs res:ipl-71178 Colombia Government of Colombia The official web site of the government of Colombia. Contains links to general as well as legal and employment information. In Spanish. http://www.gobiernoenlinea.gov.co/web/guest res:ipl-71178 Spanish Portal of the Colombian State Portal of the Colombian Government Ministry of Information Technology and Communications Bogota South America Gobierno en Linea: Portal del Estado Colombiano 2011-02-17T18:46:39.537Z Gobierno en Linea: Portal del Estado Colombiano 2011-02-17T18:46:39.537Z fedoraAdmin Active Regional & Country Information--South America info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-75047 If you're looking for a jumping-off point to find information on Bolivia, this is the place to go. Bolivia web is a searchable directory with everything from photos and traveler's blogs, to information on health, government, the economy, and much more. The "Interactive Zone" offers quizzes, chat forums, and other user contributions. http://boliviaweb.com/ English Bolivia Web Bolivia Web 2009-12-09T20:12:26.128Z Bolivia Web 2009-12-09T20:12:26.128Z fedoraAdmin Active Regional & Country Information--South America info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-70768 Ecuador Donovan, C. Contains a large number of web resources on Ecuadorian businesses, media, government/politics, civic groups, and much more. http://faculty.washington.edu/lawson/pages/ecuador.htm English research Ecuador Online 2009-12-09T20:10:31.320Z Ecuador Online 2009-12-09T20:10:31.320Z fedoraAdmin Active Regional & Country Information--South America info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-75038 The Andean Community is a semi-formal governmental body working to unite the countries of the Andean region: Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. In addition to breaking regional news, and information about the organization itself, this site offers statistical information about the region and its component nations, and allows you to ta ... http://www.comunidadandina.org/ English Secretaria General de la Comunidad Andina Colombia Peru Venezuela Peru Bolivia Comunidad Andina--Andean Community 2009-12-09T20:12:25.889Z Comunidad Andina--Andean Community 2009-12-09T20:12:25.889Z fedoraAdmin Active Entertainment & Leisure--Travel & Tourism--South America Travel & Tourism Regional & Country Information--South America info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-75057 Though informal, this is a great site for those seeking information about indigenous culture in the Andes. From pictures and short stories to jokes and riddles, this is one of the only places on the web focusing on current (not ancient) indigenous culture in the region. Also possibly the best place on the web to begin learning Quechua, the native ... http://www.andes.org/index.html English andes.org Quechua Incas Cultures of the Andes 2009-12-09T20:12:26.361Z Cultures of the Andes 2009-12-09T20:12:26.361Z fedoraAdmin Active Entertainment & Leisure--Travel & Tourism--South America Travel & Tourism Regional & Country Information--South America--South American Social Life & Customs info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-83913 South America Provides travel tips and advice for those interested in traveling to Central or South America. Descriptions of popular destinations in each country are provided along with images and contact information for various tour guides and destinations. http://bigtravelweb.com/ res:ipl-83913 English CH Travel Limited beaches resorts rainforest tours travel tips ecotourism South America Central America beach resort beach resort beach resorts volcano tours wildlife tours tour tours South America Travel Guides 2011-12-21T16:14:44.566Z South America Travel Guides 2011-12-21T16:14:44.566Z fedoraAdmin Active Entertainment & Leisure--Travel & Tourism--South America Travel & Tourism info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-75010 If you're looking for a jumping-off point to find information on Bolivia, this is the place to go. Bolivia web is a searchable directory with everything from photos and traveler's blogs, to information on health, government, the economy, and much more. The "Interactive Zone" offers quizzes, chat forums, and other user contributions. http://www.boliviaweb.com/ English Bolivia Web Bolivia Web 2009-12-09T20:12:25.813Z Bolivia Web 2009-12-09T20:12:25.813Z fedoraAdmin Active Entertainment & Leisure--Travel & Tourism--South America Travel & Tourism info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-71145 Venezuela La Pedregosa Tours C.A. Contains travel and other information about Venezuela in several languages. http://www.venezuelatuya.com/index.htm German English Italian Japanese Spanish Portuguese French La Pedregosa Tours C.A. tourist tourists recreation geography nature Venezuela Tuya: A Country to Love 2009-12-09T20:10:40.639Z Venezuela Tuya: A Country to Love 2009-12-09T20:10:40.639Z fedoraAdmin Active Entertainment & Leisure--Travel & Tourism--South America Travel & Tourism info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-71149 Paraguay National Secretariat of Tourism The official website of Paraguay's National Secretariat of Tourism. Contains maps, tourist services, tourism statistics, and tour packages, in addition to other information. In Spanish. http://www.senatur.gov.py/ Spanish travel recreation Secretaria Nacional de Turismo 2009-12-09T20:10:40.715Z Secretaria Nacional de Turismo 2009-12-09T20:10:40.715Z fedoraAdmin Active Entertainment & Leisure--Travel & Tourism--South America Travel & Tourism info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-70956 Ecuador Contains information on travel in Ecuador and the nearby Galapagos Islands. Includes general information and a regions guide in addition to several articles about the country. In English, Spanish, and German. http://www.exploringecuador.com/ German English Spanish tourist tourists recreation Exploring Ecuador: Ecuador & Galapagos Online Guide 2009-12-09T20:10:36.301Z Exploring Ecuador: Ecuador & Galapagos Online Guide 2009-12-09T20:10:36.301Z fedoraAdmin Active Entertainment & Leisure--Travel & Tourism--South America Travel & Tourism info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-70791 Brazil Hinchberger, Bill A travel site that focuses on "roots tourism" (eco tourism, cultural tourism, cultural tourism, etc.). Contains practical information on travel in Brazil, as well as maps, regional focuses, and more. In English and Portuguese. http://www.brazilmax.com/ English Portuguese travel tourist tourists recreation Brazilmax.com: The Hip Gringo's Guide to Brazil 2009-12-09T20:10:32.126Z Brazilmax.com: The Hip Gringo's Guide to Brazil 2009-12-09T20:10:32.126Z fedoraAdmin Active Entertainment & Leisure--Travel & Tourism--South America Travel & Tourism info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-70964 Chile Chilean Tourism Promotion Corporation A travel site for Chile, with information on food, hotels, weather, and more. Search by activity or region. In English, French, and Spanish. http://www.visit-chile.org/ English Spanish French tourist tourists recreation Chile, a Natural Inspiration 2009-12-09T20:10:36.629Z Chile, a Natural Inspiration 2009-12-09T20:10:36.629Z fedoraAdmin Active Entertainment & Leisure--Travel & Tourism--South America Travel & Tourism info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-70772 Argentina Secretaria de Turismo de Argentina Homepage of the Argentine Secretariat of Tourism. Includes general information, attractions, tourist services, national parks, and travel agencies. Site is in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. http://www.turismo.gov.ar/ English Spanish Portuguese tourism travel Argentina: Secretaria de Turismo 2009-12-09T20:10:31.497Z Argentina: Secretaria de Turismo 2009-12-09T20:10:31.497Z fedoraAdmin Active Entertainment & Leisure--Travel & Tourism--South America Travel & Tourism info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-68731 McCann, Katherine D. Boudon, Lawrence Central America Caribbean South America "The Handbook is a bibliography on Latin America consisting of works selected and annotated by scholars. Edited by the Hispanic Division of the Library of Congress, the multidisciplinary Handbook alternates annually between the social sciences and the humanities." Searchable, but this bibliography only provides citations, not full-text content. http://lcweb2.loc.gov/hlas/hlashome.html English Spanish Portuguese Hispanic Division, Library of Congress Handbook of Latin American Studies 2009-12-09T20:09:44.299Z Handbook of Latin American Studies 2009-12-09T20:09:44.299Z fedoraAdmin Active Regional & Country Information--South America Regional & Country Information--Caribbean Regional & Country Information--North America--Central America info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-84312 Google Inc. Provides information on the earthquake and tsunami relief efforts for Chile. http://www.google.com/relief/chileearthquake/ res:ipl-84312 English humanitarian aid seismic Chile disaster relief Chile disaster response Google Crisis Response - Chile 2010-06-17T19:02:07.854Z Google Crisis Response - Chile 2010-06-17T19:02:07.854Z fedoraAdmin Active Social Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Public Safety Science & Technology--Earth Sciences Regional & Country Information--South America info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-7090 North America OAS/Public Information "The Organization of American States is the world's oldest regional organization. It is the principal forum in the hemisphere for dialogue on political, economic and social issues. Every country in the Americas is a member of the Organization." Here you can find general information about the OAS, a calendar of events, documents, speeches, and infor ... http://www.oas.org/ English Spanish Portuguese French Organization of American States 2009-12-09T20:10:34.537Z Organization of American States 2009-12-09T20:10:34.537Z fedoraAdmin Active Law, Government & Political Science--Government--International Government & Intergovernmental Groups Regional & Country Information--South America Regional & Country Information--North America--Central America Regional & Country Information--North America info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-71224 Mader, Ron The website of this "global journal of practical ecotourism," focuses primarily on ecotourism issues and education for Mexico and the Americas. The site includes country-specific information for several South and Central American countries, and features a world travel directory with listings of eco-friendly travel agents and tour operators. http://www.planeta.com/ English planeta.com ecotourism environment tourism recreation leisure ecology Planeta.com 2009-12-09T20:10:42.261Z Planeta.com 2009-12-09T20:10:42.261Z fedoraAdmin Active Entertainment & Leisure--Travel & Tourism--North America--Central America Travel & Tourism Entertainment & Leisure--Travel & Tourism--South America Travel & Tourism Entertainment & Leisure--Travel & Tourism--North America--Mexico Travel & Tourism info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-71763 Weinstein, Lisa "LatinWorld is building a community of information and resources about Latin America, its wonders, and its people. Our objective is to serve as a communication platform for Latin Americans and people interested in Latin America." In English and Spanish. http://www.latinworld.com/ English Spanish NetFuerza history popular culture communication LatinWorld.com 2009-12-09T20:11:00.190Z LatinWorld.com 2009-12-09T20:11:00.190Z fedoraAdmin Active Regional & Country Information--North America--Central America--Central American Fine Arts Regional & Country Information--South America Regional & Country Information--North America--Central America info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-8959 Studies published between 1988 and 1998 covering geography, society, economy, transportation, communications, government, politics and history of over 100 countries . Search, or browse alphabetically by continent. http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/cshome.html res:ipl-8959 English Library of Congress country information countries country facts geography research geography studies geographical studies geography profiles geographical profiles country profiles Afghanistan Albania Algeria Angola Armenia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Belarus Belize Bhutan Bolivia Brazil Bulgaria Cambodia Chad Chile China Colombia Caribbean Islands Comoros Cyprus Czechoslovakia Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Ethiopia Finland Georgia Germany East Germany Ghana Guyana Haiti Honduras Hungary India Indonesia Iran Iraq Israel Ivory Coast Cote d'Ivoire Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Latvia Laos Lebanon Libya Lithuania Macau Madagascar Maldives Mauritania Mauritius Mexico Moldova Mongolia Nepal Nicaragua Nigeria North Korea Oman Panama Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Qatar Romania Russia Saudi Arabia Seychelles Singapore South Africa South Korea Soviet Union Spain Sri Lanka Sudan Syria Tajikistan Thailand Turkmenistan Turkey Uganda United Arab Emirates Uruguay Uzbekistan Venezuela Vietnam Yugoslavia Zaire Country Studies 2010-09-22T19:26:35.476Z Country Studies 2010-09-22T19:26:35.476Z fedoraAdmin Active Regional & Country Information--Latin America Regional & Country Information--Africa Reference--Geography Regional & Country Information--Asia Regional & Country Information--Europe Regional & Country Information--South America Regional & Country Information--Australia Regional & Country Information--Caribbean Regional & Country Information--South Pacific Regional & Country Information--North America Regional & Country Information--Middle East School and Homework Help--Homework Help--Subject Area Help--Geography info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-71405 McSherry, Donna This useful website has compiled commentary from thousands of travellers on the experience of sleeping in particular airports. The site rates the best airports in which to sleep in terms of cleanliness, safety, comfort, etc. Search the site according to world region or by country. Over 600 airports around the world are included. http://www.sleepinginairports.net/airports.htm English travel budget sleep tourism The Budget Traveller's Guide to Sleeping In Airports 2009-12-09T20:10:48.580Z The Budget Traveller's Guide to Sleeping In Airports 2009-12-09T20:10:48.580Z fedoraAdmin Active Entertainment & Leisure--Travel & Tourism--North America--Central America Travel & Tourism Entertainment & Leisure--Travel & Tourism--North America Travel & Tourism Entertainment & Leisure--Travel & Tourism--Middle East Travel & Tourism Entertainment & Leisure--Travel & Tourism--South Pacific Travel & Tourism Entertainment & Leisure--Travel & Tourism--South America Travel & Tourism Entertainment & Leisure--Travel & Tourism--Asia Travel & Tourism Entertainment & Leisure--Travel & Tourism--Africa Travel & Tourism Entertainment & Leisure--Travel & Tourism--Europe Travel & Tourism Entertainment & Leisure--Travel & Tourism--Caribbean Travel & Tourism info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-6564 Lonely Planet Publications Contains travel information for regions, countries and cities worldwide; postcards from travellers around the world; traveller's health check and detours to the "lost and forgotten places of the world". http://www.lonelyplanet.com/ English Algeria Algeria Angola Benin Botswana Burkina Faso Burundi Cameroon Canary Islands Cape Verde Central African Republic Chad Comoros Congo C??te d???Ivoire Democratic Republic of Congo Djibouti Egypt Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Ethiopia Gabon Ghana Guinea Guinea-Bissau Kenya Lesotho Liberia Libya Madagascar Malawi Mali Mauritania Mauritius Morocco Mozambique Namibia Niger Nigeria R??union Rwanda S??o Tom?? & Pr??ncipe Senegal Seychelles Sierra Leone Somaliland Puntland & Somalia South Africa Sudan Swaziland Tanzania The Gambia Togo Tunisia Uganda Zambia Falkland Islands Southern Ocean Afghanistan Bangladesh Bhutan Brunei Darussalam Cambodia China East Timor India Indonesia Japan Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan Laos Malaysia Maldives Mongolia Myanmar/Burma Nepal North Korea Pakistan Philippines Singapore South Korea Sri Lanka Taiwan Tajikistan Thailand Turkmenistan Uzbekistan Vietnam Anguilla Antigua & Barbuda Aruba Bonaire & Cura??ao Barbados Bermuda British Virgin Islands Cayman Islands Cuba Dominica Dominican Republic Grenada Guadeloupe Haiti Jamaica Martinique Montserrat Puerto Rico Saba Sint Eustatius St Kitts & Nevis St Lucia St Vincent & the Grenadines St-Barth??lemy St-Martin/Sint Maarten The Bahamas Trinidad & Tobago Turks & Caicos US Virgin Islands Belize Costa Rica El Salvador Guatemala Honduras Nicaragua Panama Albania Andorra Armenia Austria Azerbaijan Belarus Belgium Bosnia & Hercegovina Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark England Estonia Faroe Islands Finland France Georgia Germany Greece Greenland Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Latvia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macedonia Malta Moldova Montenegro Norway Poland Portugal Romania Russia Scotland Serbia Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland The Channel Islands The Netherlands Turkey Ukraine Vatican City Wales Bahrain Iran Iraq Israel & the Palestinian Territories Jordan Kuwait Lebanon Oman Qatar Saudi Arabia Syria United Arab Emirates Yemen Canada Mexico USA American Samoa Australia Federated States of Micronesia Fiji Guam Kiribati Marshall Islands Nauru New Caledonia New Zealand Niue Northern Mariana Islands Palau Papua New Guinea Pitcairn Island Rarotonga & the Cook Islands Samoa Solomon Islands Tahiti & French Polynesia Tokelau Tonga Tuvalu Vanuatu Wallis & Futuna Argentina Bolivia Brazil Chile Colombia Ecuador Paraguay Peru The Guianas Uruguay Venezuela Guide Books travel guide travel guides hotels hostels destinations travel service Lonely Planet Online 2009-12-09T20:08:45.121Z Lonely Planet Online 2009-12-09T20:08:45.121Z fedoraAdmin Active Entertainment & Leisure--Travel & Tourism--North America Travel & Tourism Entertainment & Leisure--Travel & Tourism--Middle East Travel & Tourism Entertainment & Leisure--Travel & Tourism--South Pacific Travel & Tourism Entertainment & Leisure--Travel & Tourism--South America Travel & Tourism Entertainment & Leisure--Travel & Tourism--Asia Travel & Tourism Entertainment & Leisure--Travel & Tourism--Africa Travel & Tourism Entertainment & Leisure--Travel & Tourism--Europe Travel & Tourism Entertainment & Leisure--Travel & Tourism--Australia Travel & Tourism Entertainment & Leisure--Travel & Tourism--Caribbean Travel & Tourism info:fedora/col:gen