About NationValues
A civic-technology platform bridging cultures through shared values
Our Mission
NationValues creates a space where people can express, discuss, and explore the core values that define their countries. We capture both internal perspectives from residents and external perceptions from foreigners, fostering cross-cultural understanding.
Our platform goes beyond stereotypes and headlines to reveal the nuanced, evolving identity of nations through the voices of real people.
What We Believe
- đ Every country has unique values worth exploring
- đ¤ Cross-cultural dialogue builds understanding
- đ Anonymous participation encourages honest expression
- đ Data-driven insights reveal cultural patterns
How It Works
Express Values
Submit values that you believe represent your country or any country you know well.
Vote & Discuss
Upvote values you agree with and engage in thoughtful discussions about what defines nations.
Compare Perspectives
See how locals view their country versus how the world sees them - revealing fascinating insights.
Key Features
đ 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.
đŦ Threaded Discussions
Engage in meaningful conversations with our two-level comment system, complete with voting and country attribution.
đ Privacy-First Design
No user accounts required. We use advanced fingerprinting for rate limiting while protecting your privacy with hash-based storage.
đ 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
- âĸ SvelteKit with TypeScript
- âĸ Tailwind CSS for styling
- âĸ Responsive, mobile-first design
Backend
- âĸ SQLite database with Prisma ORM
- âĸ Advanced fingerprinting system
- âĸ 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.