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Classic 164 Currency Converter - When is a dollar not a dollar? Wait a minute. Where did you get that dollar? Is that a U.S. dollar, or an Australian dollar, or a Namibian dollar? If it's a Namibian dollar, then it is likely worth less than half the U.S. dollar. The Australian dollar is worth more than the Namibian dollar but is still not worth as much as the U.S. dollar. Confused yet? What about the German mark, the Japanese yen, or the Slovenian tolar? Whoa! This stuff can get confusing. Luckily, at this site, with just a couple of clicks, you can compare 164 currencies all over the world, from their values in 1990 through today. Try it!
Euro - January 1, 1999 marked the beginning of a new unified currency in Europe--the euro. No more shillings, marks, or francs. Read about it at this site in the 11 languages of the European Union. This page is designed to help people make the switch from the previous currency to the new one, and includes pictures of the euro notes and coins.
Eurotunnel Official Web Site - The Eurotunnel (also known as the "Chunnel") goes under the English Channel, between England and France. Actually, there are three tunnels, not just one. Two are for rail travel, while the third is a smaller, service and emergency tunnel. Each is 50 kilometers long (about 30 miles). Cars, trucks, and passengers are loaded onto high-speed trains to make the journey, which takes 35 minutes. This site describes the history of the Eurotunnel as well as its construction--one of the major engineering feats of this century.
eXitSource - Welcome to eXitSource. Every road trip should start here. You'll find every business and service at every exit on every major interstate highway in the United States. Simply select a state and an interstate and you're on your way.
Festivals.com - Parental advisory: Please preview this site. Festivals.com offers a fascinating look at more than 26,000 seasonal celebrations around the world. Click on any area of the Big Map and search for festivals there. You can even add information on festivals in your area. You'll find lots of features and fun, but we haven't looked at everything on the site, so browse with care.
Geographica Homepage - The Interknowledge Corporation presents this professional-looking site that contains country-specific pages on many countries around the world. Each country site is both a pleasure to look at and a treasure chest of comprehensive information. This is a don't-miss site for worldly info-seekers.
Greatest Places Virtual Reality - All you'll need is QuickTime to explore 360-degree photos from Iguazu Falls in Brazil. Hope you're not afraid of heights. Hold onto the handrail! (For the squeamish, try the solid ground views of Greenland.)
History Channel - Traveler - How about a tour that re-creates the Civil War? Or one that helps you understand the Klondike gold rush in Alaska? This site will help you plan a vacation you'll remember forever. Once you have the plans made, better tell Mom and Dad you will need them to drive you there!
Lonely Planet Online - Although this is a tourist-oriented service, Lonely Planet can be an excellent source of information about a country. They publish some of the most popular travel books in the world. You'll find facts on the environment, history, culture, and more about each of the world's countries here. Of course, since it's for tourists, there's even information on getting there, attractions, events, and travelers' reports. All this adds up to some of the best stuff for reports and homework assignments, not to mention interesting reading for that virtual trip. Parental advisory: Sections of this site may be inappropriate for younger children.
Professor's Postcards - The Professor takes trips to UNESCO World Heritage sites all over the world, and she's great about sending postcards back to her friends. Unfortunately, she always seems to leave out the most important words--like where she is! Can you figure it out from the clues on the postcards?
The License Plate Game - Try to guess the name of the U.S. state or Canadian province before you click on it on the colorful outline map. See a picture of that area's license plate.
Virtual Tourist - Virtual Tourist is a way to find Web pages around the world. You're first presented with a clickable world map. Pick a continent or region and zoom in to a more detailed map showing the countries. Click once more on a country, and you'll see a list of Web servers located in that country. The server may have information about that country along with other subject matter.
Yahoo Travel - One stop site for all your travel needs, family travel, resorts, cruises and so much more!
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