The United Arab Emirates or UAE, as it is commonly known, is a country in the Middle East. Dubai is its most popular ’emirate,’ but in all, UAE is made up of seven emirates. The term emirate comes from its rulers who are ’emirs.’ The country is united as one, and going from one emirate […]
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Somalia is a country with beautiful wildlife, ancient history, and a troubled history of civil war, and plagued with famine and terrorism. Learn more about Somalia in order to better understand and empathize with the Somali refugees who are fleeing to the US and other countries around the world. 1. Somalia’s capital is Mogadishu. Somalia
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The world is interconnected beyond ethnicities, cultures, and borders. We breathe the same air and live on the same planet. At our core, we’re all human beings. Educating children about diversity and on becoming a global citizen in the world community will prepare them for the future. After all, our society is increasingly one where just a touch
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My husband and I grew up in India. When we were in our 20’s we decided to take on an adventure of a lifetime, and move away. First it was Dubai and then further west to Canada. That was almost 18 years ago and wherever we lived, Dubai, Calgary or Toronto, we have made the time
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Want to learn about Portugal? Here are 10 fun facts about Portugal for kids. You will also find a few activity suggestions and further resources at the bottom of this article. Portugal, or the Portuguese Republic, as it is officially known, is the westernmost country of mainland Europe, being bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to
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