UN Cyber Schoolbus
You can take a virtual
tour of the United Nations without even going to New
York.
Learn interesting facts like what happened on this
Day of the Year, take a quiz
on the world's water, and find serious information in the Briefing
Papers about important international issues and what the
United Nations is doing about them.
Sit back and look at children's Pictures
of Peace from around the world. Or check out photos
by UN photographers of Afghanistan, Namibia, Oregon, and more.
National Anthems of the World
Listen to audio
clips of the music of national anthems from almost any
country - with just one click.
You can read the lyrics
of many anthems in English and often in their native language.
Fun with Flags
Have you seen a flag and didn't know what country it is from?
The
Easy Flag Identifier has a handy collection of flags grouped
by colors, stripes, and other shapes to help you identify the
one you are looking for.
Flags and
Facts brings you flags from any country you choose with just
two clicks of the mouse. Then click on the flag for a larger version
that you can print.
Convinced that you know the world's flags? You can Tag
the Flag - pick which of three flags you think matches the
country named.
Fun with Languages
Has anyone said "breith lá duit" or "selamat
harijadi" to you lately? That's "Happy
Birthday" in Irish and Malaysian. Hear and read
Happy Birthday in many languages.
Hear "Hello"
or "Thank
You" in many languages, too.
Inspiring and Useful Maps
Do you wonder what part of the world looks like from outer space? See
a satellite's image of any region you choose in View from Above.
Select part of the world, and then
click on the image to enlarge the photograph.
Are you about to have a Map
Test at school? Here are empty maps where you can click with your
cursor to test your knowledge of names of countries and physical
features.
Local Times Around the World
You can find out what
time it is right now almost anywhere in the world - just choose
a region and then a country or city.
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