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Introduction1
Dictionary
World : (1) the earth with its inhabitants and all things upon it ;
(2) the inhabitants of the earth
(3) the concerns of the earth and its affairs as distinguished from heaven and the life to come b : secular affairs
(4) a division or generation of the inhabitants of the earth distinguished by living together at the same place or at the same time b : a distinctive class of persons or their sphere of interest or activity
(5) human society
(6) a part or section of the earth that is a separate independent unit
(7) the sphere or scene of one’s life and action
(8) the whole body of living persons
(9) kingdom
(10) a celestial body (as a planet) — Webster
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Thesaurus
Roget’s II (Thesaurus.com), Merriam-Webster Thesaurus, Visuwords
Encyclopedia
World is a common name for the whole of human civilization, specifically human experience, history, or the human condition in general, worldwide, i.e. anywhere on Earth.
In a philosophical context it may refer to: (1) the whole of the physical Universe, or (2) an ontological world (see world disclosure). In a theological context, world usually refers to the material or the profane sphere, as opposed to the celestial, spiritual, transcendent or sacred. The “end of the world” refers to scenarios of the final end of human history, often in religious contexts.
World history is commonly understood as spanning the major geopolitical developments of about five millennia, from the first civilizations to the present.
World population is the sum of all human populations at any time; similarly, world economy is the sum of the economies of all societies (all countries), especially in the context of globalization. Terms like world championship, gross world product, world flags etc. also imply the sum or combination of all current-day sovereign states.
In terms such as world religion, world language, and world war, world suggests international or intercontinental scope without necessarily implying participation of the entire world.
In terms such as world map and world climate, world is used in the sense detached from human culture or civilization, referring to the planet Earth physically. — Wikipedia
Outline
Portal
Country Reports
World (Infoplease)
World Directory (DMOZ Tools)
Regional Directories (DMOZ Tools)
Area Studies (DMOZ Tools)
Search
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Inspiration
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Exploration
World Travel Lounge
This is one of a series of Toy Worlds featured on this site.
Wander through 3D galleries with links to resources on this site and the Web.
Click the 360° image below to explore this Toy World, click the menu in the upper right for controls and click “i” buttons on/off for links to experiences. Use “portals” to visit other Toy Worlds.
You can also explore this on RoundMe.
If you have trouble seeing this on RoundMe, then try using an updated or different browser.
There is also a similar version in SecondLife. Click the image below to explore it.
Tour
These are 360° YouTube videos — press and hold to explore!
New York Times 360 Video (YouTube Channel)
Lonely Planet Travel Guides (YouTube)
Frommer’s Travel Guides (YouTube)
Fodor’s Travel Guide (YouTube)
Travel Channel (YouTube)
BBC Travel Destinations
CNN Travel Destinations
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Preservation
UNESCO World Heritage Centre
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Historic Sites Search (Wolfram Alpha)
History
Conversations with History (University of California, Berkeley) (YouTube)
History Directory (WWW Virtual Library)
Museum
Museums of the World
Top 10 Museums and Galleries (National Geographic)
Top 20 museums around the world (CNN Travel)
Library
WorldCat, Library of Congress, UPenn Online Books, Open Library
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Participation
Education
Education Index (United Nations) (Wikipedia)
Course
Foundations of World Culture (MIT OpenCourseWare)
OER Commons: Open Educational Resources
Community
Blog
Travel Itineraries: Travel the World 4 Less
News
National Geographic, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic
World News, CNN, NPR, BBC, Reuters, UPI
International Magazines (Magazines.com), International Living Magazines (Magazines.com)
Book
Government
United Nations (Official Site)
United Nations (Wikipedia)
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO, Official Site)
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO, Wikipedia)
Document
The World: CIA World Fact Book
USA.gov
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Expression
Fun
Humor
Competition
Guinness Book of World Records
Fun in the Sun
A Year of the Worlds Best Beaches (CNN Travel) (Interactive Map)
Arts
This is a 360° YouTube video — press and hold to explore!
Poem
OEDILF: The Omnificent English Dictionary In Limerick Form
Music
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Most Beautiful Sceneries of the World (YouTube)
More News …
- Photos of the Week: Frozen Shore, Wool Cat,...by Alan Taylor on January 28, 2022 at 5:30 am
An upside-down house in Colombia, wintry weather in Greece, a Viking parade in Glasgow, a camel festival in Abu Dhabi, a cremation ceremony in Bali, and much more
- The Battle for the Future of the Westby Tom McTague on January 27, 2022 at 6:30 am
The real prize in Ukraine is the end of American influence in Europe.
- Scenes From Midwinterby Alan Taylor on January 26, 2022 at 8:00 pm
A collection of recent images showing people and animals both surviving and enjoying frigid midwinter conditions.
- Photos: An Oil Spill Causes an Environmental...by Alan Taylor on January 24, 2022 at 6:59 pm
An oil tanker spilled thousands of barrels of oil into the ocean along the coastline of Peru.
- The Tears of a Clownby Tom McTague on January 24, 2022 at 6:30 am
Boris Johnson’s unseriousness may have finally caught up to him.
World News - UPI.com World News - UPI.com
- North Korea confirms latest missile tests while...on January 28, 2022 at 7:59 am
North Korea said that it successfully tested tactical guided missiles and long-range cruise missiles this week, while leader Kim Jong Un called for bolster the country's weapons program during a visit to a weapons plant.
- John Kerry warns top polluters are 'not on a good...on January 28, 2022 at 2:50 am
U.S. global climate envoy John Kerry on Thursday warned representatives from some of the world's top polluting countries that they are "not on a good track" to stemming fossil fuel use to combat climate change.
- United States calls for U.N. Security Council...on January 28, 2022 at 1:07 am
The United States on Thursday called for the United Nations Security Council to convene to discuss Russia's threat to Ukraine.
- European Union regulator recommends Pfizer's...on January 28, 2022 at 12:44 am
The European Medicines Agency on Thursday recommended Pfizer's Paxlovid antiviral COVID-19 pill for treatment in adults who do not require supplemental oxygen and who are at increased risk of severe disease.
- Police: Online scams, drugs dominated rise in...on January 27, 2022 at 8:09 pm
Hong Kong police on Thursday reported an increase in online scams last year, including a 24% rise in fraud cases with 70% of them occurring over the internet.
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Related
Here are links to pages about closely related subjects.
Human
Self Body, Brain
Society Culture, Family, Dwelling, Fashion, Celebration
State
World
Afro-Eurasia Africa, Europe, Asia
America North, Central, South, Caribbean
Oceania Australia, New Zealand
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Notes
1. The resources on this page are are organized by a classification scheme developed exclusively for Cosma.
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