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http://europa.eu

The Web site of the European Union (EU) contains information about the EU and its member countries.

http://www.bellona.org/english_import_area/energy/35203

Bellona, headquartered in Norway, publishes information about climate and energy.

http://www.portofrotterdam.com/en/Pages/default.aspx

The official Web site of the largest port in Europe includes information about the volume of shipments and the workings of the port.

http://www.roman-empire.net/index.html

The Roman Empire has a Web site! It includes pictures, interactive time lines, and interactive maps of important places in the empire.

http://www.ancientgreece.com/s/Main_Page/

This site, with links to related information on other sites, has information about the history, geography, culture, and art and architecture of ancient Greece as well as the Olympic Games.

http://www.osb.org/

The Order of St. Benedict of monks and nuns was important in developing monasteries throughout western Europe. The order continues to this day, and this site contains information about its history and present-day life and activities.

http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/featured_documents/magna_carta/translation.html

The Magna Carta influenced American law in important ways.  A translation of this important document is available from the National Archives.

http://www.ushmm.org/

The official Web site of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum details its features, research, and programs.

http://international.loc.gov/frd/cs/yutoc.html

One of a series of Country Studies of the Library of Congress, this extensive treatment covers the entire former country and its complex history.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4385768.stm

The British Broadcasting Company has compiled information on Muslims in each European country, including their numbers and background.

http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/

The Web site of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office of the government of the United Kingdom contains information about British foreign policy and global affairs as they affect the United Kingdom.

http://www.irishhistoryonline.ie/

This site, hosted by the Royal Irish Academy Library, provides a bibliography of publications on Irish history that is searchable by author, keyword, subject, or publication details. 

http://us.franceguide.com/

France’s official tourist site also contains general information about France and its overseas departments.

http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/Startseite.html

Germany’s official information site offers news from Germany as well as general background and information for visitors.

http://www.government.nl/

The Netherlands’ official government site contains information about the government, the royal family, Dutch arts and culture, and the important issue of water management within the country.

http://www.poland.pl/

Poland’s official portal contains news as well as links to many categories of information about the country.

http://www.czech.cz/en

The official Web site of the Czech Republic, operated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, contains information about travel, work, business, culture, and many other aspects of the country.