BritainUSA - 4 Kids - http://www.britainusa.com/4kids/
Official UK Government site for US kids to learn about Britain. Includes school stuff, history and geography, sports, things to do, picture gallery and quiz. |
CIA World Factbook: United Kingdom - https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/uk.html
Features a map and brief descriptions of geography, economy, government, and people. |
Destination England: Culture - http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/europe/england/
Brief introduction to the way of life. From Lonely Planet. |
Explore Parliament - http://www.explore.parliament.uk/
Interactive site explains how British government functions and explores parliamentary history. Includes answers to common questions. |
FactMonster: United Kingdom - http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0108078.html
Very basic information on the land, its people, history and government. |
Global Voice UK - http://www.globalvoice.org.uk/
A grass-roots initiative aiming to empower young people with the global knowledge and skills to actively participate in making change. Based in North Tyneside. |
On the Line - United Kingdom Virtual Journey - http://www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet/ontheline/explore/journey/uk/ukindex.htm
Provides a guide to the culture, history and daily life of the UK. Includes facts, figures and quotations. |
United Kingdom Parliament - http://www.parliament.uk/
Information on the House of Commons, the House of Lords and national parliamentary services. |