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  • (Asia) Perry Castadena Map Collection - University of Texas

    Site contains numerous digitized maps of Asian countries and regions. The maps are in .PDF format and require Adobe Acrobat to view them.

  • (Asia) South/Southeast Asia Library - UC Berkeley

    This website, maintained by South/Southeast Asia Library at the University of California- Berkeley, provides links to various information resources dealing with the Southern region of Asia. There are links to online exhibits, web resources and bibliographies, archival materials and other primary resources, as well as topics in women's histry and social movements.

  • (Asia) World History Archives - The History of Asia

    This website contains digital documents related to the history of the different regions of Asia. Links provide access to documents based on region. There are also documents related to social and cultural history of Asia as a whole.

  • (Bangladesh) Virtual Bangladesh

    Site provides links to information about the history of Bangladesh, as well as interactive learning components including images and audio which provide a richer context of Bangladesh's history and culture.

  • (Cambodia) Cambodia: A Country Study

    Site hosted by the Library of Congress providing information about the country, its economy, history, government, transpotation, environment, finance, industry and society. Includes links to information about various historical

  • (Cambodia) Cambodian Genocide Project at Yale University

    Site contains links to information and photographic database dealing with the Cambodian genocide of the 1970's. Site also contained links to several subject databases regarding the subject as well.

  • (China) ChinaSite.Com

    A comprehensive collection of China/Chinese history related websites.

  • (Hong Kong) Hong Kong University Libraries Digital Initiatives

    This site, created by Hong University Library, represents an extensive digital collection of primary source documents covering various topics of Hong Kong history including politics, health, its relationship with the West, as well as a database of newspaper clippings.

  • (India) History of India Maps

    Website providing links to maps of different areas of India throughout its history. The maps are located on external sites.

  • (India) History: India

    Links to external web resources provided by the Library of Congress

  • (Indonesia) Indonesian Internet

    Web pathfinder providing links to information about business, history, education, law, events, religion, maps and other topics. The site is created and hosted by the National Library of Australia.

  • (Korea) History of Korea

    Interactive timeline and information about the history of Korea provided by the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea

  • (Korea) Korean War (1950-1953)

    This page provides links to information, oral histories, sound files, photographs, and exhibits related to the US involvment in Korea during the early 1950's. This site is provided and maintained by the Harry Truman Presidential Library and Museum

  • (Mongolia) Mongolian History Online Resources

    Site provides numerous links to information about the history, culture and society of Mongolia. The site is hosted by the Indo-Mongolian Society of New York.

  • (Nepal) Country Study: Nepal

    This website, maintained by the Library of Congress, contains information about the geography, society, economy, politics and history of the country. Additionally, there are links to a bibliography and other resources such as crime, government, religion, culture, and industry as well

  • (Nepal) South Asian History: Nepal

    This website, created by the University of Califonia - Berkeley Library, contains information about the history in chronological order from ancient times. The site also includes links to Internet accessable articles, as well as a bibliography.

  • (Pakistan) Pakistan's HIstorical Background

    Provides general information on the history of the country of Pakistan. The page is provided by the Pakistani Embassy.

  • (Philippines) Center for Philippine Studies - University of Hawaii

    Provides links to various resources about the Philippines including history, maps, images, culture, and government.

  • (Taiwan) Taiwan's History, Present and Future

    Website providing information and links about the history of Taiwan, as well as links to information about recent events(organizad chronologically).

  • (Thailand) Country Study - Thailand

    This website, maintained by the Library of Congress, contains information about the geography, society, economy, politics and history of the country. Additionally, there are links to a bibliography and other resources such as crime, government, and industry as well.

  • (Thailand) Palaces of the King

    Website that provides information and virtual tours of several palaces locate in Thailand.

  • (Thailand) Portals to the World - Thailand

    This pathfinder, developed by the Library of Congress, provides several links to reliable information about various aspects of Thailand such as history, culture and architecture.

  • (Tibet) Center for Research on Tibet

    Page provides links to information on Tibetan history, culture, social heirarchies and systems. The page also provides information on oral histories of Tibetans. The Center for Research on Tibet is part of the anthropology department at Case Western Reserve University

  • Asian History

    Links to various resources on history of several Asian countries including China, Japan, Vietnam, Cambodia, India, and Korea. Page provided by the University of Washington.

  • Country Studies: Asia

    Historical, social, and political information guide provided by the Library of Congress. Country information can be accessed from an alphabetical listing or by clicking on the interactive map.

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