Conflicts
BBC News: Israel and the Palestinians, Conflicts in the Middle East in the Electronic Pas, Eye to Eye, Iraq: War and Peace, MidEast Web, The History Guy: Middle East Wars, The Holy Land in Crisis
100 Questions and Answers About Arab Americans: A
Find answers to some popular questions about Arab Americans and their culture.
ABCs of Jordan: An Alphabetic Tour
Take a tour of Jordan with Grade 2 from the American Community School in Amman.
Arab Culture and Civilization
History, culture and language of the Middle East's most populace people. From the National Institute for Technology and Liberal Education to promote America's understanding of this ethnic group.
Bahrain Gateway to the Gulf
History, culture, geography and economy of this Arabian Gulf country.
Costumes of the Levant
Description of the traditional dress for men and women in Syria and Lebanon. With historical pictures and a glossary of Arabic terms.
Embassy of Bahrain
Their "Country Information" section offers news from and information about this Arabian Gulf country.
Emirates
Country profile, traditions and photos of United Arab Emirates.
Encyclopaedia of the Orient
Interactive maps of North Africa and the Middle East including vocabulary from the area and information.
Facts About Israel
Land, people, culture and society are included in this informational site from it's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Global Connections: The Middle East
Looks at current events and topics in the Middle East through historical, cultural, religious and geographical perspectives. From the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS).
Jordan
Contains data about this country's history, the royal family, facts, and cities.
Kuwait Boom
Description of traditional ships and their use in pearl diving and sailing, important to the history and culture of this country.
Meet Sa'ud
See how Kuwaitis spend their time, in school, in their homes, and in fun through the eyes of a Kuwaiti youth named Sa'ud.
Middle East - EnchantedLearning.com
Printable flags and maps of the Middle East for children.
Middle Eastern Cultures
Complete list and description of the many cultures who live in this area.
My picture album of Turkey
An artist's impression of relevant geographical, historical and cultural places in Turkey.
Palestinian Costume Archive
Traditional clothing and textiles in all areas of the Middle East from history to present. From a museum in Australia.
Republic of Lebanon
A page from the Lebanese Embassy in the U.S. Includes information about interesting facts, history, society and culture.
Saudi Arabian Embassy to the U.S.
The "Country Profile" section contains a comprehensive profile of Saudi culture, history, geography and resources.
Sheikh Zayed
History and information on United Arab Emirates and its first President, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahayan.
The Gulf/2000 Project
An information service on the Persian Gulf countries by Columbia University.
The Middle East and North Africa in the Electronic
Online lesson series focusing on the land and the people of the Middle East and North Africa. Created for middle schoolers.
The Odyssey: Middle East Stage
An online field trip for students to Turkey, Israel and Palestine, and Iran.
Traditional Music from the Arabian Gulf
Origins of the unique music played and sung in the Arabian Gulf countries.
UAE Interact
Offers information on the education, geography, culture and environment of the United Arab Emirates provided by the Ministry of Information.
Virtual Israel
Take a virtual tour of many places in Israel from Babaganewz.com.
World of Beduin Weaving
Articles and photos on Beduin life and their traditional skill of weaving.
Yemen
Homepage of a Yemeni citizen which tells about the history, politics, religion and photos of some cities.