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		<title>BibLy: URL Shortener For Bible</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2012 01:01:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Umar</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are having a religious discussion with people online, it is always wise to support your perspectives with the exact references. If you are referencing the Bible, you should be able to show your friends which verse you are talking about to support your argument. Here to help you reference Bible verses online is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are having a religious discussion with people online, it is always wise to support your perspectives with the exact references. If you are referencing the Bible, you should be able to show your friends which verse you are talking about to support your argument. Here to help you reference Bible verses online is a free to use web service called BibLy.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Reference.jpg?570cd5" alt="url shortener for bible" /></p>
<p>BibLy is a web service that helps you reference Bible verses online. All you have to do is visit the site, type in a reference and select a version; your reference URL will then appear. When people click on the URL they will be shown options for various online Bible sites. They can click on any site they like and find that particular verse reference.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Clicked.jpg?570cd5" alt="bib.ly" /></p>
<p>The shortened URLs on BibLy can also be adjusted simply by adding book name and chapter plus version name to the main URL.</p>
<p>Features:</p>
<ul>
<li>A user-friendly web service.</li>
<li>Provides you with shortened URLs for Bible verses.</li>
<li>Provides numerous Bible websites for references.</li>
<li>Lets you quickly get shortened URL via URL modification.</li>
<li>Similar tools: <a title="eBible: Online Bible Reading Made Simple" href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/ebible-online-bible-reading/">eBible</a>, <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/quranflash-read-quran-online/">Quranflash</a> and <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/ibible-read-entire-bible/">iBible</a>,</li>
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<p>Check out BibLy @ <a href="http://bib.ly/">http://bib.ly</a> (By Umar from <a href="http://www.allthatisapple.com">AllthatIsApple</a>)</p>
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		<title>QiblaLocator: Find Which Direction The Qibla Is In</title>
		<link>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/qibla-locator-which-direction-is-the-qibla/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 16 Oct 2011 21:08:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Umar</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Other]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Muslims pray five times a day, each time facing the holy place of worship in Mecca. This direction is called the Qibla and there are various ways to determine it. Now finding the Qibla direction is easier than ever before, all thanks to a web service called “Qibla Locator.” Qibla Locator is an excellent web [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Muslims pray five times a day, each time facing the holy place of worship in Mecca. This direction is called the Qibla and there are various ways to determine it. Now finding the Qibla direction is easier than ever before, all thanks to a web service called “Qibla Locator.”</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Locator.jpg?570cd5" alt="which direction is the qibla" /></p>
<p>Qibla Locator is an excellent web service that lets you find out which direction the Qibla is in. The site loads up a Google map and joins Mecca with any location you specify using a red line. You can change the view type of the map and magnify to accurately determine which direction the Qibla is in. The site also gives you the direction and distance of Qibla from your city. Another noteworthy feature of the site is that it lets you quickly jump to magnified views of popular mosques such as Masjid An-Nabawi.</p>
<p>Features:</p>
<ul>
<li>A user-friendly web service</li>
<li>Lets you find direction of Qibla</li>
<li>Provides direction line on Google map</li>
<li>Map can be zoomed in</li>
<li>Provides quick map views for popular mosques</li>
<li>Similar tool: <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/qibla-where-is-the-qibla/">Qib.la</a>.</li>
</ul>
<p>Check out Qibla Locator @ <a href="http://www.qiblalocator.com/">www.qiblalocator.com</a> (By Umar from <a href="http://www.allthatisapple.com">AllThatIsApple</a>)</p>
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		<title>eBible: Online Bible Reading Made Simple</title>
		<link>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/ebible-online-bible-reading/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:01:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>abhijeet</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Other]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[books]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[culture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[reading]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[When everything is being made simpler with the help of online tools then why not religious books and texts? After all, that&#8217;d give students and individuals an opportunity to go through them who otherwise might be weary of reading those heavy hardcover books. eBible is an online tool that makes reading and going through different [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When everything is being made simpler with the help of online tools then why not religious books and texts? After all, that&#8217;d give students and individuals an opportunity to go through them who otherwise might be weary of reading those heavy hardcover books. eBible is an online tool that makes reading and going through different aspects of the Bible very simple. You can search through sections, read specific books and chapters, add notes, highlight sentences and do much more.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ebible1.png?570cd5" alt="online bible reading" /></p>
<p>The best thing about this site is its interface; it is very clean and has absolutely no ads or any clutter similar to ads. You could also use it to link to Bible verses on your website or blog.</p>
<p>Features</p>
<ul>
<li>Read and go through the Bible online.</li>
<li>Clean, clutter-free interface.</li>
<li>Search through chapters and sections.</li>
<li>Link to Bible verses on your website using this tool.</li>
<li>Similar tools: <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/quranflash-read-quran-online/">Quranflash</a> and <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/ibible-read-entire-bible/">iBible</a>,</li>
</ul>
<p>Check out eBible @ <a href="http://ebible.com/">www.ebible.com</a> (By Abhijeet from <a href="http://www.guidingtech.com/mobiles/">GT Mobiles</a>)</p>
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		<title>eEtiquette: Learn The Proper Etiquette For The Digital World</title>
		<link>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/eetiquette-learn-the-etiquette/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 21:01:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MOin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Other]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just like the dinner table demands a particular set of manners, the digital world has its own appropriate set of etiquettes. These etiquettes are mostly a matter of being courteous but they are not always quite obvious. To learn about them, check out a site called eEtiquette. eEtiquette is a free to use website that [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Just like the dinner table demands a particular set of manners, the digital world has its own appropriate set of etiquettes. These etiquettes are mostly a matter of being courteous but they are not always quite obvious. To learn about them, check out a site called eEtiquette.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/etuquiette.jpg?570cd5" alt="learn the etiquette" /></p>
<p>eEtiquette is a free to use website that lists various etiquettes for the digital world. From suggestions to timely responses to emails to being available on your cellphone, these etiquettes cover a lot of modern technological ground. A tag cloud and a keyword search helps look for certain topics.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/etuquiette1.jpg?570cd5" alt="eetiquette" /></p>
<p>Features:</p>
<ul>
<li>A user-friendly web service.</li>
<li>Lists proper etiquettes for the digital world.</li>
<li>Covers a lot of modern technological ground.</li>
<li>Lets you browse etiquettes or search for them using a tag cloud or keyword search.</li>
<li>Similar tools: <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/etiquette-survival-guide-etiquette-tips-and-advice/" target="_top">Etiquette Survival Guide</a> and <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/kwintessential-learn-etiquette-manners/" target="_top">International Etiquette Guide</a>.</li>
</ul>
<p>Check out eEtiquette @ <a href="http://eetiquette.com/">www.eetiquette.com</a> (via <a href="http://www.labnol.org/internet/digital-etiquettes/19839/">Labnol</a>) (by MOin from <a href="http://urbansavior.com">Urban Savior</a>)</p>
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		<title>ArtFinder: An Ultimate Source For Art &amp; Painting Lovers</title>
		<link>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/artfinder-source-for-art/</link>
		<comments>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/artfinder-source-for-art/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2011 03:01:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MOin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Art]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[culture]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you are an art fan, you already know that while getting images for popular paintings is easy, it is not the same for lesser known paintings. To discover those lesser known pieces of art you need a community where art lovers share pictures of amazing paintings. Art Finder is precisely that community. Art Finder [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are an art fan, you already know that while getting images for popular paintings is easy, it is not the same for lesser known paintings. To discover those lesser known pieces of art you need a community where art lovers share pictures of amazing paintings. Art Finder is precisely that community.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/artfinder.png?570cd5" alt="source for art" /></p>
<p>Art Finder is a free and simple to use website that lets you share art and discover new art. After creating an account on the website you gain access to images of countless paintings from artists, galleries, museums and collections from around the world. The site features images, articles, and artist biographies, all of which will greatly interest all art fans.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/artfinder1.png?570cd5" alt="source for paintings" /></p>
<p>Additionally you can form your own art profile by marking the paintings you like; based on your selections you will be recommended paintings you might not have earlier seen. You can also share art on Facebook and Twitter to discuss it with your friends who are art enthusiasts.</p>
<p>Features:</p>
<ul>
<li>A user-friendly web service.</li>
<li>Helps discover new art.</li>
<li>Helps learn more about artists and their work.</li>
<li>Features images of paintings from artists, galleries, museums and collections.</li>
<li>Lets you share on Facebook and Twitter.</li>
<li>Similar tools: <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/google-art-project-browse-museum-collections/">Google Art Project</a> and <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/virtual-museum-european-museums-online/">VirtualMuseum</a>.</li>
<li>Also see <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/search-the-collections-of-famous-libraries-museums-online/">How To Search the Collections of Famous Libraries &amp; Museums</a>.</li>
</ul>
<p>Check out ArtFinder @ <a class="vt-p" href="http://www.artfinder.com/">www.artfinder.com</a> (via <a class="vt-p" href="http://mashable.com/2011/05/04/artfinder/">Mashable</a>) (by MOin from <a class="vt-p" href="http://thumbpress.com">ThumbPress</a>)</p>
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		<title>Etiquette Survival Guide: Get Etiquette tips &amp; advice regarding various situations</title>
		<link>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/etiquette-survival-guide-etiquette-tips-and-advice/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Feb 2011 23:01:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Umar</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[iPod / iPhone / iPad]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[iphone]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Are you worried about accidentally saying something that will offend your girlfriend&#8217;s parents? Or perhaps you need to learn what LOL really means. Whatever etiquette question you have, the Etiquette Survival Guide will be a great help. The Etiquette Survival Guide is a free iOS application sized at 0.7MB and compatible with iPod Touch, iPad, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you worried about accidentally saying something that will offend your girlfriend&#8217;s parents? Or perhaps you need to learn what LOL really means. Whatever etiquette question you have, the Etiquette Survival Guide will be a great help.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/aoda.jpg?570cd5" alt="etiquette tips and advice" /></p>
<p>The Etiquette Survival Guide is a free iOS application sized at 0.7MB and compatible with iPod Touch, iPad, and iPhone devices that run iOS 3.2 or later. The app educates you about etiquettes regarding various situations. You pick out a category and relevant etiquette advice is shown.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/use.jpg?570cd5" alt="get etiquette advice" /></p>
<p>If you have etiquette suggestions of your own, you can share them with the app&#8217;s developers by sending them an email.</p>
<p>Features:</p>
<ul>
<li>A user friendly smartphone app.</li>
<li>Compatible with iOS devices.</li>
<li>Educates you on etiquettes.</li>
<li>Covers various situations.</li>
<li>Similar tools: <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/traveletiquette-travel-etiquette-tips/">Traveletiquette</a> and <a title="FastenSeatBelts: Learn Cultural Norms And Values Before Traveling Abroad" rel="bookmark" href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/fastenseatbelts-cultural-customs-around-the-world/">FastenSeatBelts</a>.</li>
</ul>
<p>Check out Etiquette Survival Guide @ <a class="vt-p" href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/etiquette-survival-guide/id417571474?mt=8#">itunes.apple.com/us/app/etiquette-survival-guide/id417571474?mt=8#</a> (By Umar from <a class="vt-p" href="http://www.techcityinc.com">TechCityInc</a>)</p>
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		<title>Google Art Project: Virtually browse various museum art collections online</title>
		<link>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/google-art-project-browse-museum-collections/</link>
		<comments>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/google-art-project-browse-museum-collections/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2011 01:01:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>abhijeet</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Art]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[collections]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are an art enthusiast and wish that you could attend all the major museums in the world (but know that it might not be possible), then you will love Google&#8217;s new offering: Art Project. Google has collaborated with 17 art museums around the world, which include big names like The Metropolitan Museum of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are an art enthusiast and wish that you could attend all the major museums in the world (but know that it might not be possible), then you will love Google&#8217;s new offering: Art Project. Google has collaborated with 17 art museums around the world, which include big names like The Metropolitan Museum of Art, National Gallery (London) and Palace of Versailles, to produce a cool site that lets you navigate through super high resolution images of the artworks in these museums. It uses Google&#8217;s Street View &#8216;indoor&#8217; technology and also offers a 360 degree view of the museum indoors apart from a peek into their artworks.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/googleartproject1.jpg?570cd5" alt="browse museum collections" /></p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/googleartproject2.jpg?570cd5" alt="art collections museum" /></p>
<p>The site, like many other such Google projects, was started as a part of the 20% time that Google gives to their engineers to work on creative stuff. You can also sign in and create a personalized collection of your favorite artworks.</p>
<p>Watch demo video:</p>
<p><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="580" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ZKPeN3ZNCOE?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>Features</p>
<ul>
<li>Explore museums from around the world.</li>
<li>Browse through artworks in super high resolution.</li>
<li>Create your own collections.</li>
<li>Similar site: <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/virtual-museum-european-museums-online/">VirtualMuseum</a>.</li>
<li>Also see <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/search-the-collections-of-famous-libraries-museums-online/">How To Search the Collections of Famous Libraries &amp; Museums</a>.</li>
</ul>
<p>Check out Google Art Project @ <a class="vt-p" href="http://www.googleartproject.com">www.googleartproject.com</a> (via <a class="vt-p" href="http://eu.techcrunch.com/2011/02/01/google-goes-high-brow-unveils-museum-art-project-powered-by-street-view-indoor-tech/">TechCrunch</a> By Abhijeet from <a class="vt-p" href="http://www.guidingtech.com/">Guiding Tech</a>)</p>
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		<title>FastenSeatBelts: Learn Cultural Norms And Values Before Traveling Abroad</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Nov 2010 01:01:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Israel Nicolas</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[culture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[travel planner]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[travel tips]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Traveling is the only way to learn to truly learn different cultures. And while immersing yourself in a different culture is fun, you might run into miscues with people while travelling. To avoid this, you should check Fasten Seat Belts. This website provides info on cultural norms and values for travellers to understand differentcultures and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Traveling is the only way to learn to truly learn different cultures. And while immersing yourself in a different culture is fun, you might run into miscues with people while travelling. To avoid this, you should check Fasten Seat Belts. This website provides info on cultural norms and values for travellers to understand differentcultures and learn the decorum of the countries you are visiting.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/fastenseatbelts.png?570cd5" alt="cultural norms and values" /></p>
<p>Start by browsing for tips on the homepage. Hover over the images to read the quick tips, or click a tip to get a more detailed explanation. You can sort the tips by country, theme, or type. You can also learn some short foreign words that you can use in your trips. In addition, you can learn the historical background of these customs, which is fascinating to learn and in contrast with your culture.</p>
<p>Fasten Seat Belts is a great tool for any culturally-sensitive traveler, as we all should be.</p>
<p>Features:</p>
<ul>
<li>Learn different cultural etiquette around the world before you travel.</li>
<li>Learn short words.</li>
<li>Sort by country, theme, and type.</li>
<li>Only Asia and Europe currently available.</li>
<li>Similar Tool: <a class="vt-p" href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/traveletiquette-travel-etiquette-tips/">TravelEtiquette</a>.</li>
</ul>
<p>Check out Fasten Seat Belts  <a class="vt-p" title="http://fastenseatbelts.eu/" href="http://fastenseatbelts.eu/">www.fastenseatbelts.eu</a></p>
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		<title>ChurchRater: Find and Rate Churches Online</title>
		<link>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/churchrater-rate-churches/</link>
		<comments>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/churchrater-rate-churches/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:35:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TehseenBaweja</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Kids / Family]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[culture]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[With different churches belonging to different ideologies, it is not easy to find the church that fits in a new place. ChurchRater is a web service that lets you find churches by church name, state or denomination. When the results are displayed, you can click on any church to give it a rating or post [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With different churches belonging to different ideologies, it is not easy to find the church that fits in a new place. ChurchRater is a web service that lets you find churches by church name, state or denomination. When the results are displayed, you can click on any church to give it a rating or post comments.</p>
<p>You can also view ratings assigned by others or comments posted. Each listing also includes information about the location of the church, the website address and name of the senior Pastor. You can also request a rating or purchase church related DVDs, books and other products. It is one of the most useful websites to find a church that suits you.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/church.png?570cd5" alt="rate churches" /></p>
<p>Features:</p>
<ul>
<li>Find a church by name, location or denomination.</li>
<li>Rate churches and post comments.</li>
<li>Request rating for a specific church.</li>
<li>Buy church related products.</li>
</ul>
<p>Visit ChurchRater @ <a href="http://www.churchrater.com">www.churchrater.com</a></p>
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		<title>Geognos: Learn Key Facts on Countrys Around The World</title>
		<link>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/geognos-key-facts-on-countrys-around-the-world/</link>
		<comments>http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/geognos-key-facts-on-countrys-around-the-world/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:01:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Israel Nicolas</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Mashups]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Students / College]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[culture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[maps]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Are you curious about the next country you are visiting or simply interested in trivial facts of other countries? If so, then you should bookmark Geognos. This educational website will tell you all the key facts on country&#8217;s around the world including the history, geography, people, government, economy, communications and transportation. You can navigate to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you curious about the next country you are visiting or simply interested in trivial facts of other countries? If so, then you should bookmark Geognos. This educational website will tell you all the key facts on country&#8217;s around the world including the history, geography, people, government, economy, communications and transportation.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/image_thumb61.png?570cd5" alt="key facts on countrys around the world" /></p>
<p>You can navigate to different countries in Geognos using the links provided on their home page or by using the compo box in the top right corner of each page. You can also select what is shown on the map (capital, cities, neighboring countries, etc.) by using the selector box on the top page. Photos are also available with geographical coordinates.</p>
<p>Geognos is a handy web app if you want to get an overview of any country. The simple web interface makes it easy for mobile browsers to handle, allowing you to make quick queries about a country whenever you travel. After viewing Geognos, you can <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/test-your-mastery-of-geography-against-worldwide-users/">test your mastery of geography against worldwide users</a> with <a href="http://www.geosense.net/">Geosense</a>.</p>
<p><img src="http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/image_thumb62.png?570cd5" alt="key facts on countrys around the world" /></p>
<p>Features:</p>
<ul>
<li>Free; no sign up is required.</li>
<li>Lets you know a lot of information about a country: its background, geography, people, government, economy, communications, and transportation.</li>
<li>Shows pictures of places in the country with geographical coordinates.</li>
<li>Similar Tools:  <a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/factbook-quickly-retrieve-facts-about-countries/">FactBook</a>.</li>
</ul>
<p>Check out Geognos @ <a title="http://www.geognos.com/" href="http://www.geognos.com/">www.geognos.com</a></p>
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