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Lands and People

Encyclopedia of Countries, Cultures, and Current Events. Resource for schools, from Grolier Online.
Access this with your library card number and PIN, or at our libraries.

About Christchurch Buildings

So you're looking for information on Christchurch buildings? Try Christchurch City Libraries' fact files.

Atlapedia Online

physical and political maps.

The CIA World Factbook

Data for over 250 countries. For each country, quick facts are provided on topics including a map and flag, geography, population, government, economic, communication, transportation, and military.

Country Profiles

Each country profile provides facts and data on geography, climate, people, religion, language, history and economy. From Atlapedia Online

Early Christchurch Information

Explore the Foundations of Christchurch, famous early women and mend, and buildings and places. Christchurch City Libraries' fact files

Holidays, festivals and anniversaries

Christchurch City Libraries' fact files helps you find out about Labour Day, Queen's Birthday, ANZAC Day, Valentine's Day, St Patrick's Day and Friday 13th.

Map Machine

Maps byNational Geographic

Maps of the world

Collection of maps. From the University of Texas Library

National Geographic Explorer Magazine

National Geographic for kids