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ited Nations Population Division | Department of Economic and Social Affairs Welcome to the United Nations. It's your world. United Nations Population Division Nigel Barnet Cohen ("Barney"), November 6, 1959 - September 19, 2015 CPD Information Estimates and Projections International Migration Capacity Development International migration stock: The 2015 revision The dataset presents estimates of international migrant by age, sex and origin. World Population Ageing 2015 A collection of new material released on the theme of World Population Ageing World Marriage Data 2015 An up-to-date set of data on the marital status of the population by age and sex for 231 countries or areas of the world. Themes Population and ... Population and Development in the United Nations System What's new Commission on Population and Development, 49th session (11-15 April 2016) Review of the future organization and methods of work [read more] NGO pre-registration open from 11 November 2015 until 31 March 2016 [read more] World Population Prospects: 2015 Revision World Contraceptive Use 2015 more..

US Statistics, State Comparisons Accueil | observatoire Resources for Educators World View’s resource page brims with excellent education resources in global studies. No matter your discipline, there is good information out there that can help you bring an even stronger global perspective to your classroom or school. We have compiled many strong web sites and lesson plans in the categories provided below. We regularly add new links, so check back with us often. If you find a useful website not on our lists, please let us know. Subject: Region: Grade: Additional Resources: Educational Organizations and Professional DevelopmentGrants and Awards (including travel) Study Abroad for Students Observatoire des inégalités

My Wonderful World - Geography Awareness Week Geography Awareness Week Celebrate Geography and The New Age of Exploration November 17th through the 23rd in 2013. Celebrated in conjunction with the National Geographic Society’s 125th Birthday the week's theme focuses on how geography enables us all to be intrepid explorers in our own way. Check out the newly created archive of past Geography Awareness Week materials, a new suite of resources all about Geography as a field and discipline, and even more tips and tools to plan your own GeoWeek celebrations! Read more about the history and purpose behind Geography Awareness Week. Looking for even more resources? Le site web officiel de l'Union européenne L’UE en bref, institutions et organes, pays, symboles, histoire, faits et chiffres Informations sur l’agriculture, les entreprises, la culture, la santé, etc. Informations sur le droit de résider, de travailler, de voyager et d’étudier dans un autre pays de l’UE, ainsi que sur l’accès aux soins de santé et les droits des consommateurs Informations sur la fiscalité, les douanes, les importations et les exportations de marchandises, le soutien financier aux entreprises, etc. Consulter les traités, la législation et la jurisprudence de l’UE, et découvrir comment la législation de l’UE est élaborée et appliquée Rechercher des documents officiels, des publications, des statistiques, des données ouvertes et d'autres ressources

Globalization 101: a student's guide to globalization Economic and Financial Affairs Latvia: fifth Post-Programme Surveillance mission The assessment of post-programme developments is mixed. Latvia enjoys fast GDP growth rates and the outlook for 2014 and 2015 is overall encouraging, but some problems remain to be addressed with a greater sense of urgency. A smooth euro changeover in Latvia The European Commission today adopted a report on the introduction of the euro in Latvia. The report draws some useful conclusions for future changeovers in other Member States. Spain: results of first post-programme surveillance mission The Commission and the ECB concluded that the positive trends of policy progress, ongoing economic adjustment and diminishing financial stress have continued. Important challenges to sustained economic and employment growth, public finances and the banking sector still remain.

North Carolina Council on Economic Education - Home Page Fonds Monétaire International -- Accueil EN DIRECTConférence de presse : Moniteur des finances publiques La zone euro a besoin d’une union budgétaire La zone euro connaît une reprise vigoureuse, mais l’architecture qui sous-tend l’union monétaire de l’Europe demeure inachevée et laisse la région exposée à de futures crises financières. Un rêve différé : inégalités et pauvreté intergénérationnelles en Europe La jeunesse européenne est accablée par la pauvreté, le chômage et une protection sociale inadéquate. Christine Lagarde, la Directrice générale du FMI, examine la manière d’inverser la tendance. Cinq choses à savoir sur les inégalités Les inégalités au sein des pays se creusent ; résoudre ce problème constitue non seulement un impératif moral, mais aussi une condition pour pérenniser la croissance L’exercice d’équilibriste du Canada Entretien avec le ministre des Finances du Canada, Bill Morneau. Le point idéal actuel n’est pas la « nouvelle norme » L’économie mondiale prend de la vitesse. Perspectives de l'économie mondiale

Social Studies NOTE :: Various file formats are used on this page that may require download. If larger than 1mb, it will take longer to download. For instructions or more information, please visit our download page. Social studies is the integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote effective citizenry. United States Senate Youth Program The United States Senate Youth Program is an educational opportunity for outstanding high school juniors and seniors interested in pursuing careers in public service. For additional information contact: Michelle McLaughlin NC Senate Youth Program Coordinator michelle.mclaughlin@dpi.nc.gov Ben Stockdale and Gordon Bailey White Selected as 2012 Senate Youth Delegates Ben Stockdale is junior class president at Polk County High School in Columbus, NC. Gordon Bailey White is vice president of the Forsyth Country Day School’s student government. Professional Development Opportunities for K-12 Social Studies Educators

Maps That Teach: Free U.S. and World Maps and Puzzles US Geography Mega Quiz 1100 varied and interesting questions about the United States. The questions encourage the player to think and make connections using a map. Printable U.S. State Maps Maps of all of the 50 U.S. states, labeled and unlabeled, for classroom and student use. Online Atlas Maps of the countries of every continent and of every continent. Print Free Maps Large or Small Free online software to print outline maps - one page to 7 feet wide. Megamaps - free maps large and small Great for classroom maps. Maps by Place: World: Print World Maps Online Atlas Continents and Regions Maps Continents Map Puzzle World Features Map Puzzle World Monuments Map Puzzle Europe: Online Map of Europe Online Atlas Maps of the Countries of Europe Europe Map Puzzle Print Maps of Europe and European Countries United States: Online Atlas maps of the United States Make Your Own USA Online Map of the United States Printable U.S. Asia: Africa: North America: Central America and the Caribbean: Mexico:

Webrangers This is the National Park Service's site for kids of all ages. If you love our National Parks, Monuments and Historic Sites, this site is for you. If you are new to our National Parks, we hope this site helps you experience how wonderful they can be. We've recently updated this site to make it even more fun. Newest Responses No replies yet We haven’t posted any replies yet, but we will, so check back soon! See More! See Previous Questions of the Week

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