Riggs Research Resources is a collection of resources you can use to research your African country including Gale, World Book and Culture Grams. These databases are provided through the South Dakota State Library.
African Country Report
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CIA’s World Factbook is your authoritative source on the world’s countries, territories, oceans, and more. Explore world facts at your fingertips. 
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Something special about Africa touches the soul; it is a continent of 54 immensely diverse countries that is both deeply troubled and profoundly uplifting.
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National Geographic’s latest travel stories about Africa
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Check out this gorgeous site filled with travel information and photographs about the countries and cities in Africa.
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Learn about the countries, religion, culture, art and music of Africa.
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http://robert-shard.artistwebsites.com/ African Wildlife HD - slideshow pictures of wild animals and birds of Botswana, southern Africa.
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Check out this short slide show to learn the names of some of African's amazing wildlife. For an additional video showcasing the wildlife of Africa, check out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxbE79-1OSI
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Guys, Africa is a huge continent. I mean, really huge—more so than you might expect. We're talking a continent as big as the U.S., India, China and most of Europe combined. For us language enthusiasts, that means more languages than you can count. Africa is a veritable buffet for the language learner.
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Click here to learn how to familiarize yourself with some of the 11 most spoken languages on the continent of Africa.
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Explore the current issue New edition of TRAVEL AFRICA now out…
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This is a great travel magazine filled with tourist information about Africa.
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From Morocco's b'stilla to South Africa's bunny chow, don't leave Africa without sampling at least a few of these exquisite foods.
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Looking to learn about food from Africa? Check out this site with 15 favorite dishes. For recipes, check out the Gale Database on the T.F. Riggs Library page.
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African Masks - African Mask Examples, African Mask Information, African Mask Design, African Mask Artists, African Mask Styles, African Mask Materials
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African art: African art, the visual arts of native Africa, particularly sub-Saharan Africa, including such media as sculpture, painting, pottery, rock art, textiles, masks, personal decoration, and jewelry. For more general explorations of media, see individual media articles (e.g., painting, sculpture,
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This article gives excellent insight into the different artistic cultural groups of Africa.
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Explore the exceptional beauty, diversity, and contemporary relevance of Africa’s art through our current, upcoming, and past exhibitions.Current Exhibitions Upcoming Exhibitions Past Exhibitions...
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This site is filled with information about contemporary and historical African artists.
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Experience the hottest of the seven continents on this episode of “Destination World.” Africa is home to some of the most famous animals in the world—here’s your chance to meet them.
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This short video gives a vibrant look at the diverse and wonderous continent of Africa.
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For the intrepid traveler, West and Central Africa presents exciting new places to explore. Check out a plethora of festivals and colorful celebrations or hire an eco-guide to see a menagerie of wildlife throughout this rich region.
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Explore Eastern Africa on a Serengeti safari, trek up Mount Kilimanjaro, or tiptoe past endangered gorillas in mountain jungles. East Africa offers adventures of all kinds, and the chance to relax on sensational island beaches too.
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Experience the many facets of South Africa with National Geographic, including its dramatic landscapes, vibrant cities, and legendary wildlife.
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In this land of vast deserts, ancient cities, and bustling markets, the cultures of Africa, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean come together.
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This site contains interesting current news and cultural information about events happening on the African continent.
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For over 45 years New African provides unparalleled insights and analysis on African politics and economics, via an African perspective, always. With our in-depth monthly reports, New African brings Africa closer to the world and is ideal for those looking to gain a better understanding of the most important issues affecting Africa.
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Find African recipes, videos, and ideas from Food Network.
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African recipes from Food Network chefs that will inspire you and tantalize your taste buds. For other recipes, check out this site from PBS: http://www.pbs.org/food/cuisine/african/
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Folktales and myths serve as a means of handing down traditions and customs from one generation to the next in Africa.
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This collection of traditional folktales celebrates the storytelling tradition of the peoples of Africa.
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Welcome to the African folktales! Read an online collection of African folktales at World of Tales - Stories for children from around the world!
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Overview . These South African Folktales were collected in the 19th century, mainly from the San people (Bushmen).
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These folktales come from South Africa and the neighboring countries of Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe.
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For this project, I encourage you to check out the Culture Grams, World Book Advanced and Gale Virtual Reference databases.