World Wide Embassy Resources

Andorra:
Embassy of Andorra
Two United Nations Plaza
25th Floor
New York, N.Y. 10017

Booklets (2):
"Andorra: The Pyrenean Country" (1996)
25 pages - beautifully illustrated tourist guide with many photos and much information

"Andorra: Cultural Itineraries" - well illustrated tourist guide with many color photos and much information about sites/destinations in Andorra

Fact Sheet (1):
1995 Economic Report - detailed information and statistics related to Andorra's economy

Map (1):
detailed 16" x 20" color map with color photos and much information about Andorra including references to history, government, culture, geography and recreation

Miscellaneous:
Bumper sticker - "Andorra - The Pyrenean Country"


Antigua and Barbuda:
Embassy of Antigua and Barbuda
OECS Building
3216 New Mexico Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20016

Booklets (2):
"Antigua and Barbuda, The Heart of the Caribbean: Tourist Directory" 24 pages - color
"Antigua and Barbuda Independence and General Information" 24 pages
Brochure (1):
Antigua and Barbuda: The Heart of the Caribbean (color/photos)
Map (1):
14" x 20" detailed and indexed color tourist map

Armenia:
Embassy of the Republic of Armenia
2225 R Street, NW
Washington, DC 20008

Booklet (1):
"Armenia General Benevolent Union Bookstore" 8 pages

Fact Sheets (3):
Country Brief: The Republic of Armenia
Remembering the Armenian Genocide
Armenia: A Cradle of Civilization

Web Page:
Armenian Embassy: http://www.armeniaemb.org
This is a very comprehensive site which contains a wealth of information about the country's history, geography, government, culture, and economy and it contains hundreds of links to interesting sites such as the Gallery of Armenian Art.

Australia:
Embassy of Australia
Washington, D.C. 20036-2273

Booklets (2):
"Australia and the USA" color/well illustrated 52 pages
"Australia In Brief" color/well illustrated 112 pages

Fact Sheet (1):
Australia: An Introduction color/illustrated

Bahamas:
Embassy of The Bahamas
2220 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20008

The Embassy of the Bahamas indicated that no materials were available from their office at the time.

Bahrain:
Embassy of the State of Bahrain
3502 International Drive, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20008

Map (1):
8.5" x 11" b&w map illustrating many human features such as roads and cities

Fact Sheets (11):
Bahrain Explained
Communications
Economy and Trade
Finance and Banking
General Information
Geography and Historical Background
Tradition and Culture
Tousist Attractions
What To See
Resident In Bahrain
Pick of the Season

Barbados:
Embassy of Barbados
2144 Wyoming Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20008

Booklets (2):
"Barbados: The Best It Can Be" 19 pages color/photos/map
"Barbados: Travel Planner" 56 pages color/photos/map

Fact Sheets (2):
Barbados: General Information
Barbados: A Brief Historical Survey

Map (1):
24" x 18" color, double-sided national map with general information on the reverse

Belarus:
Embassy of Belarus
1619 New Hampshire Ave., N.W.
Washington, DC 20009

Booklet/Poster (1):
This 8-page color booklet, "Opportunity Knocks" unfolds to become a 2-sided, 12" x 36" poster. It contains over 20 photos of people/scenes from Belarus.

Fact Sheet (1):
General Information About Belarus

Belize:
Embassy of Belize
2535 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20008

Fact Sheets (4):
Belize--Economy/Ministry of Trade
Taxes
Visitor Information
*Belize Fact Sheet

*The latter is a 16-page illustrated (b&w) booklet which contains much general information and a small map.

Brazil:
Brazilian Embassy
3006 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20008

Books (2): Brazil In Brief (1997) 8.5" x 11" 50 pages - color/photos
A concise, illustrated overview of the country's geography, history, people/culture, and government.
Texts From Brazil (1997) 100 pages - color/photos
A highly informative analysis of Brazil and it's regions.

Brochures/Pamplets (8): North Region--this brochure and all others are in color and contain many beautiful photos
Northeast Region
Central West Region
Southern Region
Southeast Region
Amazon
Brazil's Amazonas
Monitoring Amazonia From Space

Maps/Posters (2):
Brazil Tourist Map and Information Guide -- 19" x 22" color map of the county's provincial regions and major transportation arteries containing a good deal of general information and many color photos on the opposite side
Brazil -- this is a well illustrated color brochure which unfolds to become a 12" x 20" map national map with regions of Brazil and information about the country depicted on the reverse side

Fact Sheets (10):
The Brazilian Embassy/Consulate General provides 9 fact sheets and 1 color 12" x 14" map of the country and it's provinces contained in an information packet (folder).

Basic Information
Political and Administrative OrganizationEconomy
Economy
Foreign Trade--Exports/Major Trading Partners
Foreign Trade--Imports
A New Development Plan
Economic Stabilization and Prospects for a New Cycle of Groth Coupled With Social Justice
President Fernando Henrique Cardoso
Brazil and Trade Integration in South America

Britain: see "United Kingdom"

Bulgaria:
Embassy of Bulgaria
1621 22nd Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20008

Fact Sheet (1):
About the Republic of Bulgaria--General Information

Web Pages:
Tourist Commmission -- http://bulgaria.com
City of Sophia Page -- http://www.sophia.com

*The Bulgarian Embassy indicated that additional materials (maps, brochures, posters, etc.) may be available in the near future

Burkina Faso:
Embassy of Burkina Faso
2340 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20008

Brochure (1):
Burkina Faso - beautifully illustrated with color photos and visitor information

Fact Sheets (2):
Burkina Faso In Brief
Burkina Faso Provinces

Map (1):
8.5" x 11" map of the country and it's regions

Cambodia:
Royal Embassy of Cambodia
4500 16th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20011

Fact Sheets (6):
General Information on the Kingdom of Cambodia
Tourist Guide to the Kingdom of Cambodia
Family Life In Cambodia
The Royal Crest and National Flag of the Kingdom of Cambodia
Cambodian Recipees
Law on the Investment of the Kingdom of Cambodia

Web Page:
Cambodian Embassy -- http://www.embassy.org/cambodia

Canada:
Embassy of Canada
Booklets (1):
"Canada At A Glance" 26 pages - color/illustrated

Web Pages: The Canadian Embassy/Consulate General provides an index of official websites related to Canada. The following is a partial listing containing the sites I perceived to be of most interest to educators and students.

Government of Canada -- http://canada.gc.ca
Parliament of Canada -- http://www.parl.gc.ca
Canadian Statistics -- http://www.statcan.ca
Canada Information Office -- http://www.infocan.gc.ca
Canada Tourism Commission -- http://info.ic.gc.ca/Tourism
Provincial and Territorial Governments: http://canada.gc.ca/othergov/othind_e.html
Nunavut: http://npc.nunavut.ca
Department of Canadian Heritage: http://www.pch.gc.ca
Schoolnet: http://www.schoolnet.ca

Cape Verde:
Embassy of Cape Verde
3415 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20007

Web Page:
Embassy Page -- http://www.capeverdeusembassy.org

Costa Rica:
Embassy of Costa Rica
2114 S Street, NW
Washington, DC 20008

The Costa Rican Embassy indicated no materials were available from their office at the time and suggested contacting the Tourist Board by phone at 1-800-343-6332 or via the internet at: www.tourism-costarica.com

Cote d'Ivoire:
Embassy of Cote d'Ivoire
2424 Massachusetts Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20008

request forwarded to national govt.--have yet to receive reply

Croatia:
Embassy of the Republic of Croatia
2343 Massachusetts Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20008

Booklets (7):
Facts On Croatia (8.5" x 11") -- 10 pages
A Review of the Historical Development of the Republic of Croatia (8.5" x 11") -- 11 pages
History of Croatia (8.5" x 11") -- 17 pages
Natural and Economic Characteristics of Croatia (8.5" x 11") -- 24 pages
Croatia In the World: Sports (8.5" x 11") -- 9 pages
Croatia and the Croatians: Folklore (8.5" x 11") -- 9 pages
Dubrovnik: Freedom and Beauty (8.5" x 12") -- 44 pages color/illustrated

Fact Sheets (3):
Croatia
The Republic of Croatia: Facts and Figures
Websites Related to Croatia

Maps/Posters (1):
24" x 29" color/illustrated national map with photos on reverse (Croatian language)

Web Pages:
http://reenic.utexas.edu/reenic/Countries/Croatia/croatia.html
www.wideopen igc.org/balkans/croatia2.html
www.tel.fer.hr/hrvatska/HRgradovi/Zagred/zg_photos.htm

Cuba:
Although at present there are no formal diplomatic ties between Cuba and the United States, Cuba is represented indirectly in the U.S. by way of the "Cuban Interest Section" of the Swiss Embassy.

Cuban Interest Section
Embassy of Switzerland
2630 16th Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20009

The Information Division of the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides a 2-page fact sheet which contains information about the geography, history, culture, governmental structure and economy. Also included is a small map of Cuba's provinces and major cities.
Czech Republic:
Embassy of the Czech Republic
3900 Spring of Freedom Street, NW
Washington, DC 20008

The Czech Embassy asks that requests for brochures, maps and other general information be directed to:

Czech Center
1109-1111 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10028
e-mail: nycenter@czech.cz

Booklets (2):
The Czech Lands 1918-1997 (5.5" x 8") -- 52 pages color/well illustrated
The Czech Republic (8.5" x 11")

Fact Sheets (3):
The Czech Republic: Country Economic Report
Foreign Policy of the Czech Republic
Czech Republic Related World Wide Web Sites

Maps (1):
24" x 30" color, indexed, detailed national map

Web Pages:
Czech Embassy in the U.S. -- www.czech.cz/washington
Denmark:
Royal Danish Embassy
3200 Whitehaven Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20008-3683

Fact Sheets: The Danish government makes a wealth of information available in the form of fact sheets. Nearly 120 different topics are addressed, providing a wide variety of information related to the Danish government, economy, environment, defense, history, culture, the Royals and much more. All information is free to educators upon request and inquiries are welcomed.

The following list is a sampling of 52 titles of the nearly 120 titles available:

Administration and Organization In Denmark
Agriculture In Denmark
Ancestors: Tracing Your Danish Ancestors and Relatives
Hans Christian Anderson
Children's Culture In Denmark
Christmas: Danes Make an Early Start of Christmas
Constitution
Denmark In a Nutshell
Denmark In Figures
Denmark In the European Communities
The Danish Economy After 1945
Education, Advanced Education
Education, Compulsory Education In Denmark
Education, Higher Education
Education, Primary and Secondary Education and General Teacher Training
Energy, Denmark and Energy
Environment, Denmark's Policies on the Environment
Foreign Policy of Denmark
The Faroe Islands
The Faroe Islands: Nature
Geography of Denmark
The Government of Denmark
Greenland
Health Care In Denmark
History of Denmark
Holidays and Festivals
Industry In Denmark: The Codeword Is Ingenuity
Industry and Economy
Jews, The Rescue of Danish Jews
Literature on Denmark
Danish Literature Before 1945
Danish Literature After 1945
National Dress and Folk Dancing
Nature Reserves of Denmark
Pollution, Stepping Up the Battle Against Pollution
Pornography, The freeing of pornography
Prince Henrik
Queen Margrethe II
The Religion of the Danes
Social Policy In Denmark
Social Policy - Services Offered to People
Social Policy - Combatting Social Exclusion
Social Policy - Child and Family Policies
Social Security, Danish-style
Studying In Denmark
Trade Union: The Trade Union Movement In Denmark
Vikings, The Danish Vikings
The Vikings In the Context of Their Age
Literature on the Vikings
Denmark and the West Indies
Women In Denmark
The Status of Women

Web page -- http://www.denmarkemb.org Most materials available from the Danish Embassy and listed above are also available on this web site. The site also contains links to museums, a variety of other Danish web sites, and information about obtaining Danish pen pals.

Videos & Films: The Information Office of the Royal Danish Embassy provides videos and films to educators and organized community groups free of charge on a short-term (3-5 days) loan basis. A list of the 39 available titles (and viewing format) is provided below. Detailed descriptions of each video/film are available from the "General Information" section of the Danish Embassy web site. To order or for additional information, contact:

Audience Planners, INC
5341 Derry Avenue - Suite Q
Agoura Hills, CA 91301-4510
(818)865-1327

General:
"This Is Denmark" color VHS - 28 minutes
"Danish Symphony" color film/VHS - 20 minutes (music only)
"Denmark" color VHS - 20 minutes
"Denmark" color VHS - 60 minutes
"It's Best Aloft...147 Days on Board the Fullrigger Danmark" color VHS - 57 mins
"Tall Ship: High Sea Adventure" color VHS - 50 minutes

Faroe Islands/Greenland:
"The Faroe Islands" color film/VHS - 22 minutes
"Neighbor to the North Pole" color film/VHS - 40 minutes
"Greenland On It's Way: Home Rule Since 1979" color VHS - 44 minutes
"Sled Patrol Sirius" color film - 45 minutes
"The World's Largest Nation Park" color VHS - 48 minutes
History:
"On the Track of the Bog People" color film - 35 minutes
"The Bell of Freedom: A Film About Nikolaj Grundtvig" color film/VHS - 25 minutes
"Ship Reborn" color film/VHS - 32 minutes
"The Viking Ships of Roskilde" color film/VHS - 14 minutes
"The Viking Ships" color VHS - 22 minutes

Design/Handicraft/Art/Architecture:
"Flora Danica" color VHS - 8 minutes
"Magical Order: A Film About Danish Design" color VHS - 40 minutes
"Master of Glass" color VHS - 35 minutes
"The Birth of the 20th Century" color VHS - 25 minutes
"Carl Nielsen" color film/VHS - 50 minutes
"Carl TH. Dreyer: My Metier" color VHS - 95 minutes
"Karen Blixen - Storyteller" color VHS - 90 minutes
"The City of Christian IV" color VHS - 20 minutes
"Classicism and the Golden Age of Danish Art" color VHS - 25 minutes
"Danish Architecture Now: Impressions" color VHS - 14 minutes
"Danish Cartoons & Cartoonists" color VHS - 25 minutes
"Dancing Bournonville" color film/VHS - 48 minutes
"Danish Music at the Louisiana" color VHS - 27 minutes
"Genius Loci: The Spirit of Louisiana" color VHS - 30 minutes
"The Phoenix of Ribe" color VHS - 30 minutes

Agriculture & Industry:
"Fish" color VHS - 12 minutes

Social:
"Care and Activation" color film - 20 minutes
"The Danish Folk High School" color VHS - 21 minutes
"In Spite Of...A Drama-Documentary" color VHS - 51 minutes

Science:
"Niels Bohr" color VHS - 60 minutes

The Royal Family:
"Dannenbourg: The Danish Royal Yacht" color film/VHS - 28 minutes
"A Living Queen" color VHS - 28 minutes

Dominica:
Embassy of the Commonwealth of Dominica
3216 New Mexico Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20016

Booklet (1):
"Discover Dominica, The Nature Island of the Caribbean" (68 pages - color) A well illustrated tourist guide containing maps, photos and much information.

Fact Sheets/Brochures (10):
Accessible Attractions In Dominica
Dominica: Adventure Mecca of the Caribbean (color/photos)
Exotic Dominica: Queen of the Natural Caribbean (color/photos)
Dominica--General Information
Guide To Cultural and Social Taboos and Etiquette In Dominica
Commonwealth of Dominica: The Symbols of Nationhood (photos/illustrations)
Dominica: Nature Island of the Caribbean--1997 Accomodation Directory
Dominica: Innvestment Promotion Information Checklist
List of Government Officials
Regulations For Entry Into Dominica By Foreign Visitors

Map (1):
14" x 15" detailed color map of the island and it's cities/features with general facts on opposite

Ecuador:
Embassy of Ecuador
2535 15th Street, N.W.
Washiington, D.C. 20009

Booklet:
Ecuador: Country of Opportunities 34 pages - illustrated

Fact Sheet:
Ecuador: An Excellent Alternative - color/illustrated

Web Pages:
Ecudor.Org -- www.ecuador.org/ecuador/
Visit Ecuador -- www.cultura.com.ec/

El Salvador:
Embassy of El Salvador
2308 California Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20008

Booklet (1):
"El Salvador: General Information" photos/maps

Map (1):
8.5" x 11" map of the country and it's provinces

Miscellaneous:
8" x 14" color flag

Eritrea:
Embassy of Eritrea
1708 New Hampshire Ave, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20009

A variety of materials are available for purchase from the Embassy:

Information Packet (revised January 1995) - This packet covers: Basic Facts, History, Governing a New Nation, Drafting a Constitution, Rebuiding a Country, Repatriating Refeugess, Bibliography $5.00

Nationality Proclamation (No. 21/1992) - Official English translation of the proclamation claiming Eritrean nationality $2.00

Eritrea: Birth of a Nation (1993) - This publication, issued to mark Eritrea's official independence, includes information on the history of the country, the struggle for independence, and development plans. 44 pages Photos $5.00

Videos "Asmara: The Heart of a New Nation" (1997) color VHS - 26 minutes An Overview of Eritrea's capital city, Asmara. $13.00

"Massawa: The Pearl of the Red Sea" (1995) color VHS - 23 minutes Covers Massawa, the Dahlak Islands, and the depths of the Red Sea. $13.00

Estonia:
Embassy of Estonia
2131 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20008

Booklets/Posters (2):
12" x 20" double-sided fold-out color booklet with maps and photos examining the Estonian language and it's history

12" x 21" double-sided fold-out color poster with photos addressing sports in Estonia

Fact Sheets (8):
Estonia In Brief (General Information)
The Estonian Government
Estonia 1991-1997
Education
Ethnic Issues In Estonia
Jews In Estonia
Science In Estonia
Estonia On the Internet

Web Pages:
Embassy of Estonia -- http://www.estemb.org
Estonian Tourist Board -- http://www.ee/etb/
Estonian Country Guide -- http://www.ciesin.ee/estcg/
Tallinn Illustrated History -- http://www.ee/vana-tallinn/

Ethiopia:
Embassy of Ethiopia
2134 Kalorama Road, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20008

Booklet:
"Ethiopia: A Brief Overview of Ethiopia Today" 38 pages - illustrated

Fact Sheet/Newsletter:
News From Ethiopia - quarterly newsletter

Web Page:
www.nicom.com/~ethiopia

Fiji:
Embassy of Fiji
2233 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W.
Suite 240
Washington, DC 20007

Booklets/Brochures (2):
Welcome to Fiji
1996 Fiji Islands Honeymoon Guide -- color/beautifully illustrated with much useful general info

Finland:
Embassy of Finland
3301 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20008

Books (2):
Facts About Finland (1996) 190 pages - color
A well illustrated book filled with photos which provides an overview of Finland and the Finnish people.
Find Out About Finland (1996) 34 pages - color
A concise and beautifully illustrated guide to Finland and Finnish culture.

Maps/Posters (1):
24" x 34" map/poster depicting Finland on one side and containing information about Finnish history, geography and culture--along with color photos--on the opposite side.

Web Pages:
Embassy of Finland -- http://www.finnemb.nw.dc.us/web/finland

Virtual Finland -- http://virtual.finland.fi
The Virtual Finland site contains a vast amount of both textual and visual (maps, photos, etc.) information and has been rated one of the top five government sites by Magellan. Well worth a visit !

France:

Booklets (2):
"The French Constitution" 50 pages
"High Tech, The French Way" 52 pages richly illustrated/color/photos

Map (1):
24" x 33" double-sided, detailed, color map of the country with general information about France and it's provinces on the reverse

Periodicals (2):
News From France - semimonthly overview of news and trends in France (with photos)
Your Keys To France: Junior - quarterly color newspaper designed to teach American students ages 8 to 13 about France

Germany:
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
4645 Reservoir Road, NW
Washington, DC 20007

The German Embassy/Consulate General indicated that they do not supply teaching materials or other resources to educators on a direct basis. However, they wish to refer educators to certain agencies that provide resourse materials either free of charge or for a nominal fee.

General Information/Current Events: German Information Center (brochures, periodicals/newsletters, and videos related to Germany)
950 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10022
(212) 888-9840
http://www.germany-info.org

German Films and Videos:
West Glen Films
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018

German Library:
Goethe Institute Atlanta
Colony Square, Plaza Level
1197 Peachtree Street, NE
Atlanta, GA 30361-2388

Instructional Materials for Teachers: Inter Nationes (distributed by)
American Association of Teachers of German
112 Haddentowne Ct.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

Greenland: see "Denmark"

Hungary:
Embassy of the Republic of Hungary
3910 Shoemaker Street., NW
Washington, D.C., 20008

Brochures (2):
Your Key To Hungary: Unlock the Secret color/photos/map
Your Key To Budapest: Clues For a Spectacular Visit color/photos/map

Fact Sheets (8):
Hungary and It's Inhabitants (color/photos)
A Short History of Coalition Governments In Hungary
History of Hungary (color/photos)
The 1956 Hungarian Revolution (color/photos)
The Contribution of Hungarians to Universal Culture (photos)
The Hungarian Educational System
Hungary and NATO: On the Road To Membership
Hungary and the Council of Europe

Map (1):
8" x 15" color map of the country and it's regions on one side with a map of Budapest on the reverse

Periodicals (1):
A free trial issue of The Hungarian Quarterly is available upon request. A one-year subscription is available to individuals for $ 30 and to institutions for $ 45.

Iceland:
Embassy of Iceland
1156 15th Street, NW
Suite 1200
Washington, DC 20005

Web Page:
Icelandic Embassy Page -- http://www.iceland.org

Indonesia:
Embassy of Indonesia
Information Division
2020 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036

Book (1):
Indonesia 1996: An Official Handbook (1996) 302 pages - color
A detailed and beautifully illustrated look at the history, government, economy and culture of the country.

Iran:
Although at present there are no formal diplomatic relations between Iran and the United States, Iran is represented indirectly by way of the "Iranian Interests Section" of the Embassy of Pakistan.

Interests Section of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Embassy of Pakistan
2209 Wisconsin Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20007

Books (4):
Iran: The Land of Norooz (1994) 110 pages/ 9" x 12"/hardcover/color/richly illustrated
This beautifully illustrated book, published by the Iranian Mission to the United Nations, provides an excellent overview of the country's history, environment/geography, culture and economy.
Middle East Insight: Special Iran Edition (1995) 104 pages/8.5" x 11"/color/illustrated
Essentially an overview of contemporary events/issues as related to Iran
Islamic Republic of Iran: National Report On Women (1997) 112 pages/ 8.5" x 11" color/well illustrated
A detailed, and rather eye-opening, look at women and women's rights in Iran published by the Women's Bureau of the Presidential Office
Religious Minorities In the Islamic Republic of Iran (1996) 92 pages - illustrated

Booklets (4):
Iran at a Glance: 1996 -- color
Iran: An Ancient Civilization and Modern Nation (6.5" x 9.5") -- 18 pages color/illustrated
Islamic Republic of Iran: The Country and It's People (8.5" x 11") -- 27 pages illustrated
Iran: Pasargad Tour -- this is a richly illustrated tourist guide with much useful info

Ireland:
Embassy of Ireland
2234 Massachusetts Avenue N.W.
Washington, DC 20008

Booklets (2):
"Ireland In Brief" -- contains much information about the geography, history, population and culture, as well as an illustrated map of the country and it's component regions 40 pages color/photos
"Ireland: The Economy" 56 pages color/photos

Fact Sheets (6):
Ireland: Constitution and Government (this and all other fact sheets are color & contain photos)
Ireland: An Outline Geography (includes a 8.5" x 11" color topographic map)
Ireland: Folklore
Ireland: Patrick, Patron of Ireland
Ireland: The National Flag, Arms and Anthem
Ireland: The Prime Minister

Web Page:
Government of Ireland -- http://www.irlgov.ie/

Japan:
Japan Information and Culture Center
Embassy of Japan
Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20036

Books (2):
Japan: Profile of a Nation (1994)
360 pages - beautifully illustrated overview of Japanese geography, history, government, culture and more---many b&w and color photos
The Japan of Today (1996)
158 pages - provides a well illustrated informative and compact analysis of the history, government, economy, technnology, society, and culture of Japan

Booklets/Magazines--sample issues (5):
"Japan Now" -- color 8 pages
"Views of Japan" -- color/beautifully illustrated with a wealth of information 40 pages
Japan Pictorial -- quarterly magazine color 34 pages
Look Japan -- monthly magazine color 42 pages
Pacific Friend -- monthly magazine color 50 pages

Map (1):
17" x 30" detailed, indexed, double-sided color map of Japan and Tokyo displaying cities and major transportation arteries
Web Page:
Embassy of Japan -- http://embjapan.org/jicc.html
Kyrgyzstan:
Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic
1732 Wisconsin Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20008

Fact Sheet (1):
Kyrgyzstan--General Information

Latvia:
Embassy of Latvia
4325 Seventeenth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20011

The Latvian Embassy suggested that educators contact the American Latvian Association:

American Latvian Association
P.O. Box 4578
400 Hurley Street
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 340-1914/8719/8254

Lebanon:
Embassy of Lebanon
2560 28th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20008

Fact Sheets (1):
Lebanon: General Information

Brochures (10):
Each of the following is a color, well illustrated 8.5" x 23" fold-out brochure for tourists containing much useful and interesting information about the country or a component region.

Lebanon: The Cedars
Lebanon: Beirut
Lebanon: Tripoli
": Eshmoun
": Aanjar
": Beiteddine
": Tyre
": Baalbeck
": Byblos
": Zahle

Web Page:
Embassy of Lebanon -- http://www.embofleb.org

Lithuania:
Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania
2622 16th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20009-4202

Booklet:
"Vilnius In Your Pocket: The Official City Guide" color/well illustrated 88 pages

Brochure:
Lithuania (general information) - color/illustrated

Fact Sheet:
Welcome To Lithuania (travelers guide)

Web Pages:
Lithuanian Embassy -- www.ltembassyus.org
? www.ktl.mii.lt
? www.nerisa.lt

Luxembourg:
Embassy of the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg
2200 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20008

Booklets (3):
"A Survey of Luxembourg" 16 pages - color/photos
"Luxembourg: Tourist Info" 32 pages - color/photos
"Luxembourg In Figures: 1997" 38 pages

Brochure (1):
Luxembourg: Your Guide To Europe's Greatest Value

Map (1):
24" x 17" indexed color map of the country and it's cities

Madagascar:
Embassy of the Republic of Madagascar
2374 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20008

Fact Sheets (3):
General Information About Madagascar
Malagasy Recipes
Malagasy Peoples

Miscellaneous: A small Madagascar desktop flag and flagstand

Posters (1): 16" x 16" color poster from Air Madagascar depicting many scences from the country

Web Site -- http://www.embassy.org/madagascar/

Malaysia:
Embassy of Malaysia
2401 Massachusetts Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20008

The Embassy indicated that although they do not have educational materials as such, they do provide general information on Malaysia upon request. The Malaysian government maintains a very informative web page containing a variety of information and links to other sites.

Web Page:
Malaysian Government ("Malaysia's Homepage"): http://www.mymalaysia.net.my/

Federated States of Micronesia:
Embassy of the Federated States of Micronesia
1725 N Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036

The Government and the Embassy of the FSM maintain two web pages which contain color maps, photographs and a variety of information related to the geography, history, culture/people, economy, environment, and government.

Web Pages: http://www.fsmgov.org
http://www.fsmembassy.org

Morocco:
Embassy of Morocco - Cultural Section
1821 Jefferson Pl., N.W.
Washington, DC 20036

Fact Sheets (4):
Country Profile
History of Morocco
A Panorama of Morocco
The Moroccan Life Style

Mozambique:
Embassy of Mozambique
1990 M Street, NW - Suite 570
Washington, DC 20036

Fact Sheets (5):
Mozambique At a Glance
Mozambique: General Information
Constitution of Mozambique
Mozambique In Figures 1996 (statistical data)
Mozambique: TimeOut -- bi-annual magazine

Web Page:
Mozambique Official National Web Page -- http://www.mozambique.mz

Namibia:
Embassy of the Republic of Namibia
1605 New Hampshire Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20009

Fact Sheets (3):
Namibia: A Geography
Namibia: Government, Politics and History
Namibia: Statistics

Netherlands:
Royal Netherlands Embassy
Press and Cultural Section
4200 Linnean Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20008

Books (2):
The Netherlands and the United States: A Story of Old Friends (1997) 64 pages - color
A well illustrated book with many photos which examines the historical and contemporary connections between the two countries.

The Netherlands In Brief (1997) 72 pages - color
An excellent overview of the Dutch people and their country with many beautiful photos.

Booklets (6):
"The Netherlands: Information For Young People" 12 pages
"I.D.G. (Geography) Bulletin 1994: The Netherlands 1944-1994" 52 pages - color/illustrated
"I.D.G. (Geography) Bulletin 1995-96: Water In, Around and Under the Netherlands" 58 pages color/illustrated
"Quality of Life In the Netherlands" 44 pages - color/illustrated
"The Netherlands: Land of Museums, Land of Water" 30 pages - color/illustrated
"Finance and Investment In the Netherlands" 32 pages - color/illustrated

Maps/Posters (3):
33" x 44" detailed color map of the Netherlands, it's cities, physical features and transportation arteries
38" x 27" color poster containg nearly 60 beautiful photos of significant people and things in the Netherlands
38" x 56" color wall poster displaying characteristics of the country on a cartoon map

Periodicals (2):
Holland Horizon: Quarterly Magazine of the Netherlands color - illustrated
The Netherlands: Economy and the European Union (annual) color - illustrated

Nicaragua:
Embassy of Nicaragua
1627 New Hampshire Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20009

Booklet (1):
"Nicaragua: A Land of Lakes and Volcanoes--A Country Waiting To Be Discovered" 64 pages

This is a xerox copy of a very informative 8.5" x 12" booklet containing a wealth of information about the culture, history and government, with b&w illustrations.

Norway:
The Norwegian Embassy referred my request for information to:
Norwegian Information Service
825 Third Avenue
New York, N.Y. 10022

Booklet (1):
"What Is Norway" 24 pages - color/illustrated A good overview of Norway and it's people

Miscellaneous:
color sticker of the Norwegian flag

Poster (1):
17" x 24" color poster of Norwegian wildlife

Papua New Guinea:
Embassy of Papua New Guinea
1615 New Hampshire Ave., NW
Suite 300
Washington, DC 20009

Booklets/Brochures (2):
Welcome to Papua New Guinea (includes color map)
Papua New Guinea: Land of Adventure and Excitement -- color/beautifully illustrated/46 pages

Pakistan:
Embassy of Pakistan
Information Division
2315 Massachusetts Avenue
Washington, DC 20008

Booklet (1):
Islamic Horizons (1997)
This is a bi-monthly publication of the Islamic Society of North America. The Pakistani Embassy was providing copies of the August 1997 issue which commemorated Pakistan's 50th anniversary of independence--and which contained information about Pakistan, it's history and government.

Fact Sheets (7):
Pakistan: Basic Facts
Facts About Pakistan (Series): Cuisine
" " " Customs and Cerimonies
" " " Festivals
" " " Handicrafts
" " " National Heritage
" " " Sports

Philippines:
Embassy of the Philippines
1600 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036

Fact Sheets (4):
Philippines: Our Islands Have It
General Information About the Philippines
Basic Philippino Vocabulary
The Philippine Flag

Maps/Posters:
According to the Philippine Embassy, maps and posters are available from the Tourist Information Center.

Philippine Center
556 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10036
(212)575-7915

Miscellaneous:
A small flag is available to accompany the fact sheet "The Philippine Flag".

Poland:
Embassy of the Republic of Poland
2640 16th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20009

Fact Sheets/Newsletters (8):
Facts About Poland
General Information
Education In Poland
Outline of the History of the Polish State
News From Poland--Newsletter of the Embassy of Poland (also available online at: http://www.polishworld.com/news)

While the items listed above contain a good deal of textual information they are not illustrated. The following, in addition to containing much information are well illustrated in full color:
Christmas In Poland
Poland's Road to N.A.T.O. (part I and II)
Politics and Political Parties

Brochures/Booklets (4):
Business Opportunities In Poland: A Guide For American Investors (20 pages)

City of Krakow color/photos 16 pages
Eastern Poland color/photos 16 pages
Poland 1997 color/photos 60 pages

Russia:
Embassy of the Russian Federation
Information Department
1706 Eighteenth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20009

Available for purchase is the booklet "Russia Today" and back issues of Russia magazine for $5.00 per copy--which includes shipping. Also available for purchase is the Russian Constitution at $17.00 per copy.

Web Page:
Russian Embassy -- http://www.russianembassy.org

Rwanda:
Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda
2141 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Suites C1 and C2
Washington, D.C. 20007

Booklet (1):
"Rwanda: Along the Road to Recovery" Provides general information about the country with special attention given to the social/political events of recent years 32 pages

Saudi Arabia:
Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia
Information Office
601 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20037

Book (1):
National Guide & Atlas of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia approx. 300 pages - color A highly informative, well illustrated and very detailed overview of Saudi Arabia's history, culture, geography and economy.

Brochures (8):
Facts and Figures--this and all other brochures are in color and contain photos/illustrations
Government
History
Economy and Industry
Energy and Mineral Resources
Agriculture and Water Resources
Culture and the Arts
Transportation and Communication

Curriculum/Lesson Plans:
The Government produces three teaching packets for teachers in the United States. "Our Visit to Saudi Arabia" Grades 1-3

With the materials, students experience another child's tour of Saudi Arabia. Materials include: (1) a 4-page guide for teachers containg lesson plans and ideas, (2) 25 copies of a color booklet for distribution to students, (3) a 30" x 22" double-sided color poster with many photos/illustrations which compliments the lesson plans and student booklets.

"A Modern Kingdom" Grades 4-6
Students learn about the geography, economy, history and culture of Saudi Arabia through a story. Materials include: (1) a 8-page teaching guide containing map activities, quizes, discussion ideas and reading/writing exercises, (2) 25 copies of a student folder with maps and photos, (3) a 33" x 22" double-sided color wall poster complimenting the lesson packet

"The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia" Grades 9-12
Students are exposed to a variety of interesting information concerning the country and it's people. Materials include: (1) a 4-page teaching guide with suggestions and duplicatable maps/activities, (2) 30 copies of a 4-page color, illustrated handout which examines the country's role in the modern world and it's cultural history.

Periodicals (1):
Saudi Arabia: The Monthly Newsletter of the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia color, well illustrated with photos and contains much interesting information

Slides:
Also available upon request is a set of 80 color educational slides--"Saudi Arabia: An Introduction"--with an accompanying cassette tape (inaudible pulse) and a teachers guide with the complete narration in text form.

South Africa:
Embassy of South Africa
3051 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20008

Book (1):
South Africa Yearbook (1996)
542 pages - A beautifully illustrated, well indexed book containing a wealth of information related to the geography, history, government, environment, economy and culture of South Africa

Booklets (4):
"The Visitor's A-Z of South Africa"- a compact and informative travel guide 40 pages/color
"The Official South African Travel Planner"- tourist guide with many beautiful photos and much useful information 60 pages color
Forbes Magazine Special Report "Building a Nation: South Africa's Reconstruction and "Development Program" 90 pages color
"South African Airways--Vacations" 36 pages color
Maps (2):
Compact 9" x 12" color map with statistics/travel information and South African flag

"Tourist Map of South Africa" - 24" x 30" detailed color map displaying South Africa's provinces, major cities and transportation arteries--with a considerable amount of general information on the reverse side

Web Page: South African Embassy -- http://www.southafrica.net

Sri Lanka:
Embassy of Sri Lanka
2148 Wyomming Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20008

Fact Sheets (4):
Sri Lanka (General Information)
Sri Lanka: An Island Culture
Our National Flag
National Day

Miscellaneous:
Color postcard with photos/images of Sri Lanka

Slovenia:
Embassy of Slovenia
1525 New Hampshire Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20036

Brochure (1):
Slovenia: The Green Treasure of Europe (includes an 8.5" x 12" color map)

Fact Sheets (2 ):
Facts About Slovenia--General Information color/photos
Facts About Slovenia--Tourism and Attractions color/photos

* The Embassy of Slovenia indicated that additional fact sheets/brochures in this series dealing with topics such as general information, economics/business, government and tourism would be available in the near future.

Web Pages:
Slovenian Tourist Board -- www. tourist-board.si
Ministry of Economic Relations and Development -- http://www.gzs.si
Visit Slovenia -- www.ijs.si

Samoa:
Samoa Mission to the United Nations
820 2nd Avenue
New York, N.Y. 10017

Booklets (3):
"Western Samoa" (137 pages) A well-rounded introduction to the country, it's people and their culture--with many useful b&w illustrations
"Western Samoa Visitor Information" (36 pages)
"Western Samoa: Political Structure and Economy" (38 pages)

St. Kitts and Nevis:
Embassy of St. Kitts and Nevis
OECS Building
3216 New Mexico Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016

The Embassy also indicated that detailed information on St. Kitts and Nevis is available in the publication Caribbean Basin Profile, available upon request from:

Caribbean Publishing Co./Caribbean Latin American Action
6037 Sweet Oak Court
Springfield, Virginia 22152
(703) 644-1981

St. Vincent and the Grenadines:
Embassy of St. Vincent and the Grenadines
3216 New Mexico Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20016

Booklets (2):
"Discover St. Vincent and the Grenadines" - well illustrated tourist guide with many color photos and detailed maps of the islands 40 pages
"St. Vincent and the Grenadines: Exclusively Caribbean" - Tourist guide with many beautiful color photos and information about the islands 16 pages

Sweden:
Embassy of Sweden
1501 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005-1702

Booklet (1):
Sweden According to Us: Young Voices (1997)
8" x 12" 20 pages - A well illustrated look at life in Sweden through the eyes and lives of several Swedish youth

Brochure (1):
Sweden: Coastline, Cities, Countryside and Mountains color/ illustrated

Fact Sheets:
The Swedish Institute, a part of the Swedish Information Service publishes (8" x 12") fact sheets/brochures on a variety of topics. Titles available at the time of writing include:
The Swedish Population
Religion In Sweden
Swedish Inventions and Discoveries
General Facts on Sweden
Sport and Exercise
The History of Sweden
The Monarcch In Sweden
The National Emblems of Sweden (color)
The Geography of Sweden (includes a detailed 12" x 24" fold-out color map of Sweden)

Web Pages:
Embassy of Sweden -- http://www.swedenemb.org

The Embassy web page contains a variety of information about geography, history, culture, as well as tourist information, Swedish news, and links to numerous other sites including "Radio Sweden" broadcasts in english.

The Swedish Institute -- http://www.si.se

The Swedish Institute is a government financed foundation established to disseminate knowledge about Sweden abroad. The web site--which does have an english language version--contains links to 58 (text-only) fact sheets related to a variety of topics including social issues, education, environment, economy, government/politics, and general information and news about Sweden.

Switzerland:
Fact Sheets (?):
The Swiss Embassy and Consular Representation in the US indicated that they have "documentation/literature to give away on almost any topic". Aditionally, multiple copies of literature are available upon request. It was suggested that teachers/students write for the availability of topics.

Miscellaneous (2):
Swiss flags are available on loan from the Embassy or area Consulate General

Cassette tapes featuring Swiss music

Posters (?):
The Embassy indicated they have a limited number of posters to give away but that posters and tourist information are also obtainable from the following source:
Switzerland Tourism
The Swiss Center
608 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10020-2303
(212) 757-5944

Videos & Films (?):
The Swiss Embassy/Consulate General does give away Videos about the country's Science & Technology, Sports, Culture & Traditions, and General Interest. Other videos or films may be borrowed or purchased. Teachers are advised to contact the Swiss Embassy or nearest Consulate for details and availability information.

Web Page:
Swiss Embassy -- http://www.swissemb.org
This page contains a good deal of general information about the geography, culture/society, politics and economy as well as links to other sites.

Syria:
Embassy of Syria
2215 Wyoming Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20008

Book (1):
Ebla to Damascus: Art and Archaeology of Ancient Syria (1989)
542 pages - well illustrated with hundreds of color and b&w photos, maps and drawings

Brochure (1):
Syria at a Glance color/ illustrated

Map (1):
18" x 27" indexed color map of Syria and the Eastern Crescent area of the Mediterranean---with color photos

Tanzania:
Embassy of Tanzania
2139 R Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20008

Fact Sheet (1):
The United Republic of Tanzania--General Information

Thailand:
Royal Thai Embassy
1024 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20007

Booklets (3):
"Thailand: A Golden Wonderland" (44 pages) This is a richly illustrated introduction to Thailand with around 100 color photos and much information.
"Bangkok and the Central Plains" (28 pages) Beautifully illustrated overview of the city
"Major Thai Festivals and Events" (20 pages) A well illustrated insight into Thai culture

Fact Sheets (2):
Facts About Thailand
Thai Culture

Web Page:
Thai Embassy -- http:\\www.thaiembdc.org

Tunisia:
Embassy of Tunisia
1515 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20005

Book (1):
Tunisia: Basic Data (1996) 100 pages - color/photos
This well illustrated book contains a wealth of information/statistics about Tunisia.

Booklets (5):
"Tunisia: The Mediterranean Holiday That's Never Out of Season" - a 22-page (8.5" x 11") tourist guide containing many color photos and interesting information about the country

"200 Years of Diplomatic Relations--1797-1997: Tunisia and the United States" - color, 4-page (8.5" x 11") overview of the longstandinng freindship between the two countries

"Tunisia: The Great South" - 20-page (8.5" x 11") well illustrated pictorial guide to the human landscape and cultures of the region

"Djerba-Zarzis Tunisia" - 14-page (8" x 9.5") color pictorial guide to this coastal region

Presidents & Prime Ministers November-December 1996 issue - The Tunisian Embassy has been providing copies of this issue which focuses on Tunisian Prime Minister Zine El Abidine Ben Ali and contains a special section on Tunisia. 36 pages/photos

Fact Sheets (4):
Tunisia: Travel Information
Tunisian Holidays
International Festivals
Tunisia: Points of Interest

Map (1):
19" x 25" color, indexed map of the capital city, Tunis with photos and general information

Miscellaneous:
12" x 16" color flag with attachment explaining the nature/creation of the flag

Web Page:
Tunisia Online -- http://www.tunisiaonline.com

Turkmenistan:
Embassy of Turkmenistan
2207 Massachusetts Ave., N.W.
Washington, DC 20008

Booklet (1):
"Turkmenistan: Celebrating 5 Years of Independence" - a beautifully illustrated 8-page (8.5" x 11") color booklet with a number of photos and a regional map

Fact Sheets (9):
Turkmenistan--Profile
General Information
History of Turkmenistan
The Great Treasures of Merv
Water Is the Turkmen's Life
Turkmenistan--On It's Way
Turkmenistan Cuisine
Alphabet
National Holidays

Map (1):
A small map of the 10-member Economic Cooperation Organization--of which, Turkmenistan is a member.

Web Page: Embassy of Turkmenistan -- www.dc.infi.net/~embassy

Uganda:
Embassy of the Republic of Uganda
5911 16th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20011-2896

Booklet/Brochure (1):
The Embassy of Uganda indicated that upon receipt of $2.00 in postage stamps, they will provide a tourist booklet entitled "A Travelers Guide to Uganda"

CD ROM (1):
"All You Need to Know About Uganda" contains information ranging from business to tourism and general information and is available for purchase--cost: $30 + postage

Website:
Embassy of Uganda -- www.ugandaweb.com/ugaembassy

Ukraine:
Embassy of Ukraine
3350 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007

Booklet (1):
"Welcome to Ukraine" - well illustrated with many beautiful photos and much information about Ukraine's history, geography, people, government, economy and culture 14 pages/color

Fact Sheets (13):
Welcome: Some Facts About Ukraine
Welcome: The History of Ukraine
You Can't Help Falling In Love With Ukraine
Ukrainian Culture
Ukraine's International Relations
The State and National Flag of Ukraine
Famous People From the Ukraine
Numismatics (Currency) of Ukraine
Ukrainian Cuisine
Ukrainian National Anthem
Holidays In Ukraine
The Origin and Development of the Ukrainian Language
The Bandura

Map (1):
11" x 17" detailed map of the country, it's cities and major transportation arteries

The Vatican:
Apostolic Nunciature
3339 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20008-3687

Book (1):
The Vatican and Christian Rome (1974) 208 pages - color
A beautifully illustrated look at The Vatican in antiquity.

Booklet (1):
"The Vatican" 8.5" x 11" 16 pages Beautifully illustrated with many color photos and much information

Venezuela:
Embassy of Venezuela
1099 30th Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20037

Booklets (2):
"Venezuela Up-To-Date" (40 pages) - This booklet is published quarterly as a public service to report important business, industrial and cultural developments. It contains much information, many photographs & illustrations, a map of the country and an index of Venezuela-related web links.

"Venezuelan Beaches" (12 pages) - beautifully illustrated with maps of coastal areas

Fact Sheets (2):
Venezuela At a Glance
Venezuelan Web Links
Caracas: Stepping Back Into History -- color/photos

Maps/Posters (6):
National Map 24" x 37" color map of the country's cities and major transportation routes-- with color illustrations and photos on the opposite side

Venezuela's Western Sector: Canaima Beautifully illustrated 18" x 25" two-sided color poster with many photographs and illustrations and much textual information

Venezuela: Los Llanos Beautifully illustrated 18" x 24" two-sided color poster focusing on this western region of the country

Venezuela: El Avila National Park 12" x 36" two-sided color poster with maps, illustrations and photos highlighting this site along the country's coast Spanish-language

Lara: A Different Destination color Spanish-language

Venezuela Tourist Map 16" x 19" indexed color map with photos on reverse side Spanish

Web Pages:
Venezuelan Embassy -- http://venezuela.mit.edu/embassy
Venezuelan Web Server at MIT -- http://venezuela.mit.edu
National Library -- http://bnv.bib.ve/
Index of Venezuelan Web Pages -- http://www.auyantepuy.com

Western Samoa:
Please see "Samoa"

Zambia:
Embassy of the Republic of Zambia
2419 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20008

Fact Sheets (3):
The Flag, National Anthem, and Coat of Arms of Zambia - color
Zambia: A Profile
Zambian Recipes

Booklet (1):
"Zambia: Cultural Heritage" 20 pages color/photos

Periodicals (1):
Ngoma Zambia - The Drum of Zambia Zambia's quarterly tourism and travel magazine -- color/photos