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This issue of KIDS was written and produced by Lynne Glashan's class in Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa.
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Travel to South Africa: An on line voyage of discovery http://www.southafrica.net/index.html
Endorsed by South African Tourism, this site is an adventure of it's own.
From learning a bit about South Africa's background to planning a trip,
this site has it all. The pictures are amazing, although they take a while
to load, and fast-working links to other sites provide you with all the
information you need. Explore South Africa on-line and experience the
magic of this majestic land. This site enables you to look at the system of
Government and you can also take an in-depth look into South Africa's Game
Parks, nature reserves and a list of the top 15 tourist attractions. If you
like a site that is organized, easy to navigate, visually interesting, a
site that presents meaningful and useful content, then this South African
website is for you!
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South Africa: Can a country overcome its history? http://www.learner.org/exhibits/southafrica/
This is a site bursting with information on South Africa's treacherous
past. In this exhibit, you will learn about the history and events that
have shaped South Africa's politics, culture, and people. Along the way,
you will encounter five interactive timeline puzzles. It has links that
work such as the Apartheid, diamonds and gold, human rights, Europeans in
South Africa, reconciliation and related resources. This site is part of
the Annenberg/CPB Exhibits collection. We recommend this site for people
ages 12+. It would be great for people wanting background information on
the History of South Africa.
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South Africa http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/sf.html
This site has relevant, correct information and is easy to find your way
through. The site has a map of South Africa and the flag of South Africa.
The overall appearance of the site could be improved, but don't be put off,
its information is great! This site loads quickly and has links that work
and it is easy to return to the main page. It contains information on the
economy, population, and geographical situation and has the history of
apartheid in South Africa and an introduction to South Africa, which is
very interesting. This site is reliable and based on the CIA World Fact
book.
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South Africa Discover a Vast and Varied Land http://rodie.animal.uiuc.edu/Documents/RSA.html
This site is packed with all the general information on South Africa.
Special features include a clickable map, which enables you to discover the
different provinces, additional links such as "position and general
statistics" and "suggested readings." This web site is suitable for ages
twelve and up. Whether you are planning a trip to South Africa or just
doing a school project, this is the site for you!
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Kwa-Zulu Natal http://www.natal.co.za/index.html
If you are looking for a really good site on Kwa-Zulu Natal, one of the
provinces in South Africa, look no further because we have got the perfect
one just for you! This site has all the essential information you need and
want for a project on this province. There are links to Zulu art, the
Drakensberg mountains, many places to enjoy a holiday such as the beautiful
beaches, great maps and even a brief look at Natal's history. There are
amazing clear and relevant pictures that instantly catch your eye. This
site is colourful and interesting. We recommend it for ages 8 and up.
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Zulu Beadwork http://www.natal.co.za/zulu/index.html
One of the best things about this site is how easy it is to find your way
around. There are links with additional information to Zulu beadwork,
which specify in particular types of beadwork, e.g. necklaces, headbands.
It explainseach item in detail. It has a picture for every different
article, which is colourful and draws your attention. This site loads up
in a reasonable amount of time. It has educational information, which is
suitable for any age person willing to learn about Zulu beadwork. Don't be
discouraged by any Zulu words, because the information is written in
English. I can guarantee that when you have finished with this site, you
will have learned something new!
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De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre http://dewildt.org.za/
Many people are interested in the wildlife of South Africa. This site is
about wild animals that are kept at the De Wildt centre in Gauteng, South
Africa. At this centre they breed animals and take care of them. Here you
will find a lot of information about wild animals that stay there. You must
go on the on line tour because this is the best part of the site. At the on
line tour they show you the different places at the centre and pictures of
the animals that live there like wild dogs, brown hyenas, riverene rabbits
and many more. There are working links to other sites on wildlife. Adults
and children of any ages will enjoy this site. This is a really good site
and I recommend it.
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Kruger National Park (1) http://www.ecoafrica.com/krugerpark/main.htm
If you are interested in learning about the Kruger National Park and its
animals, do look here. It has informative and relevant pictures and
provides information about the park and the animals that you will find in
it.
We thought it was easy to find your way around and is therefore very easy
to use, for anyone interested in doing a search on National Parks in South
Africa. We chose this site because it has a lot of information about the
park, the animals and the history of the park. You can go on many "virtual
safaris" and can view the surroundings of the campsites and the park. It
shows good economic maps, graphs and charts. It has quizzes which explain
different animals and birds. The site's pictures are very realistic and
true. It is suitable for all ages. It has funny and interesting stories
"from the bush." It has links to other sites that work. The site is
colourful and attractive for the eye.
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Kruger National Park (2) http://users.iafrica.com/n/na/nasier/
The world-renowned Kruger National Park offers a wildlife experience that
ranks with the best in Africa. Did you know that Kruger is home to an
impressive number of species: 336 trees, 49 fish, 34 amphibians, 114
reptiles, 507 birds and 147 mammals. The site is attractive and gives you
links to a lot of information on other Wildlife Related sites including
species and sightings of the week. You can do research on the wildlife in
South Africa on this site. This site would be suitable for ages 8 and up.
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