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CultureGrams™ is a leading reference for concise and reliable cultural information on the countries of the world. With world events increasingly affecting our lives, it's more important than ever to educate students about the world around them, and for college students and businesspeople to stay up-to-date.

The dynamic changes occurring every day--such as the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Asia, or China's explosive growth and influence--make it essential to have country information that is accurate and timely, no matter your age.

CultureGrams provides country reports that go beyond mere facts and figures to deliver a one-of-a-kind perspective on daily life and culture, including the background, customs, and lifestyles of the world's people.

Individual reports covering 200+ countries, all 50 United States, and the Canadian Provinces, are written and reviewed by in-country experts and are updated several times each year, so you can be sure you're offering only the very best information to staff and students.

  • CultureGrams Online Database links you to all CultureGrams editions, including World, Kids, Provinces, and States material, in an engaging interface that can be accessed anywhere, anytime. It includes unlimited printing rights, along with exclusive online features: worldwide photo gallery, slideshows, video clips, famous people collection, and a unique recipe collection that offers five homegrown recipes from all countries in the database. Plus, sortable (create-your-own) data tables help put dozens of facts into perspective.

  • World Edition contains reports on more than 200 countries and cultures, focusing on 25 categories including history, personal appearance, gestures, family, economy, and more. Statistical tables and an extensive glossary make the World Edition perfect for student projects, research, and more. (The World Edition is available as part of the CultureGrams Online Database, or in standalone printed sets.)

  • Kids Edition is a collection of country reports that teaches upper elementary-aged children more about the world around them. Each report is an indispensable resource of up-to-date, engaging cultural information, complete with images, historical timeline, fun facts, and sections on history, population, "life as a kid," and more. (Available only as part of the CultureGrams Online Database.)

  • States Edition features colorful, easy-to-read state reports that help upper elementary-aged students understand the diversity and history of each U.S. state and the District of Columbia. Each report includes maps, flags, state symbols, plus sections on history, economy, geography, population, and more. (Available only as part of the CultureGrams Online Database.)

  • Provinces Edition contains kid-friendly reports on all 13 Canadian provinces and territories. Each report includes images, maps, flags, symbols, plus sections on history, economy, geography, population, and much more.

  • Individual World Reports All World Edition reports are sold individually. Each four-page report, written at a high school level, offers an affordable, in-depth view of a single country or territory. (Available as PDFs, they can only be ordered directly at www.culturegrams.com.)


A monthly email newsletter (CultureMatters) is also available. Stay up-to-date and get fresh ideas for using these solutions in a variety of settings, all year long.

A concise list of recent updates can also be found here.