In this activity, you will be creating a travel brochure. You may use any word processing or publishing program. In fact, you could design a Web page with the country information. Be sure to include the flag, map, common phrases, currency and its equivalent in dollars, how to travel to this destination, a description of the country, things to do, and any other interesting tidbits you might learn. Use these Web sites to help you. To find images of your destinations, go to Google and click on the Images tabe, then type in your country.

All of the Embassies of Washington D.C.

http://www.embassy.org/embassies/

Alphabetical listing includes address, phone number, and any Web links.

Around the World in 80 Clicks

http://www.steveweb.com/80clicks/

Links to tourist information.

Country Studies

At present, 101 countries and regions are covered. Notable omissions include Canada, France, the United Kingdom, and other Western nations, as well as a number of African nations. The date of information for each country appears on the title page of each country and at the end of each section of text.

Currency Converter

http://www.oanda.com/converter/classic

Converts 164 currencies using an easy interactive form.

World Factbook

http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html

Country information compiled and published by the CIA.

The Embassy Page

http://www.embpage.org/

Addresses and contact information for embassies around the world.

Expedia

Build your trip and create a map.

Flags of All Countries

http://www.wave.net/upg/immigration/flags.html

Color country flags.

Foreign Languages for Travelers

http://www.travlang.com/languages/

Common phrases travelers use.

Yahooligans Countries

http://www.yahooligans.com/Around_the_World/Countries/

Links to lots of country sites.


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