South Africa

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This issue of KIDS was written and produced by Lynne Glashan's class in Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa.

In This Issue

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!
Reviewed by Kate F, Alex R.E and Megan M

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.
Reviewed by Justine H, Laura F, Lauren S and Bridget M.

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.
Reviewed by Kirsty B

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!
Reviewed by Louise G and Michelle R

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.
Reviewed by Laura K.

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!
Reviewed by Reviewed by Natalie S

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.
Reviewed by Lara K

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.
Reviewed by Tarryn G, Tammy D and Sandi T

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.
Reviewed by Melissa M

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