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the Council on Foreign Relations

Regions of the World

See also: Learning Resources on Regions of the World

High School

Closing session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing

Lesson Plans

Modern Asian History Lesson Plan

Refugees flee with their belongings from the city of Kibati to Goma

Lesson Plans

Challenges and Solutions in Sub-Saharan Africa Lesson Plan

Pilgrims visit Grand Mosque ahead of annual hajj pilgrimage, in Mecca

Lesson Plans

Understanding the Middle East and North Africa Lesson Plan

The spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues during an extended lockdown in Frankfurt

Lesson Plans

Trends and Challenges in Europe and Eurasia Lesson Plan

Christ The Redeemer is seen during sunrise in Rio de Janeiro

Lesson Plans

Challenges and Solutions in the Americas Lesson Plan

CHILE-CULTURE-CHINESE-LANTERN-FESTIVAL

Essay and Discussion Questions

Asia High School Questions

Higher Education

Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) closing session in Beijing

Activities

Exploring Perspectives on China

The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), in Giza

Activities

Middle East and North Africa Writing Workshop

China launches Shenzhou-23 spaceflight mission to Tiangong space station, from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center

Essay and Discussion Questions

Asia Higher Education Questions

Demonstrations to mark the second anniversary of the deadly 2024 anti-government protests, in Nairobi

Essay and Discussion Questions

Sub-Saharan Africa Higher Education Questions

Galaxy Globe bulk carrier and Luojiashan tanker sit anchored in Muscat

Essay and Discussion Questions

Middle East and North Africa Higher Education Questions

A view of city's business and financial districts from the Bosphorus Bridge in Istanbul

Essay and Discussion Questions

Europe and Eurasia Higher Education Questions

Resource Collections for your Students

The great wall of China

Asia: The Essentials

A skyline view of the city of Johannesburg. A tall tower, the Hillbrow Tower, stands in the center.

Sub-Saharan Africa: The Essentials

Photo of a minaret

Middle East and North Africa: The Essentials

Christ the Redeemer statue overlooks Rio, Brazil.

Americas: The Essentials

Europe and Eurasia: The Essentials