About NationValues
Understanding cultures through customs, traditions, ethics, and beliefs
Our Mission
NationValues helps you understand countries through their customs, ethics, morals, traditions, identity, beliefs, and principles. Whether you're planning to travel to a new country, seeking cultural insights, or wanting to share what makes your homeland special, we provide authentic perspectives from both locals and global citizens.
Beyond stereotypes and headlines, discover the real values that shape nations and find surprising connections between cultures worldwide.
Perfect for:
- Travelers preparing to visit new countries and respect local customs
- Cultural enthusiasts seeking to understand different societies
- Locals wanting to showcase their country's true identity to the world
- Anyone curious about what connects and distinguishes human cultures
How It Works
Share Cultural Values
Submit customs, traditions, ethics, beliefs, and principles that define your country. From "Family loyalty" to "Work-life balance" to "Hospitality" - share what matters most.
Vote & Learn
Upvote values you recognize and discover what travelers and cultural enthusiasts should know about different countries.
Explore & Compare
See how locals view their country versus global perceptions. Find overlapping values between nations and discover cultural bridges.
Key Features
Resident vs Global Views
Our geolocation system automatically categorizes votes as either from residents or foreigners, allowing you to toggle between local and global perspectives.
Threaded Discussions
Engage in meaningful conversations with our two-level comment system, complete with voting and country attribution.
Privacy-First Design
No user accounts required. We use advanced fingerprinting for rate limiting while protecting your privacy with hash-based storage.
Comprehensive Coverage
Explore values for every country in the world with our complete ISO 3166-1 country database and flag support.
Built With Modern Technology
Frontend
- • SvelteKit with TypeScript
- • Tailwind CSS for styling
- • Responsive, mobile-first design
Backend
- • SQLite database with Prisma ORM
- • Advanced fingerprinting system
- • GeoLite2 IP geolocation
Open Source & Community
NationValues is built with transparency and community collaboration in mind. We believe that understanding cultural values should be an open, accessible process.