20000303 OceansCanada From the Canadian Department of Fisheries and Ocean this resource focusses on the seas, oceans surrounding Canada. It has comprehensive links to research institutes and information on coastal management and marine conservation. Unfortunately some parts of the site are not being updated. Basic information and links for all countries of the world. Includes links to basic maps, weather info, time and currency, news media, business and government links, toruism and culture.
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Access to aerial photographs of Lisbon an Oporto and landsat images for the whole of Portugal. Dams around the World World map, descriptions and links to further information for some 50 dams proposed or under construction and, interestingly, some dam removal proposals. With many maps and news on planning, environmental issues and conflicting land use. Many states are a long way off the goals set out by US president Geogre Bush at the 1989 education summit in Charlotteville. At that time geography got recognition, along with history, English science and maths, as a crucial discipline in primary education.