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The library has several books on world cultures, including these:

If the World Were a Village by David J. Smith; Shelagh Armstrong (Illustrator)
Call Number: 304.6 SMI
ISBN: 1554535956
Publication Date: 2011
Breaks down the population of the world into a collection of one hundred representative people and describes what one would find in this global village, covering languages, ages, religions, food, air and water, schooling, and possessions, accompanied by vivid color illustrations.
Book of Peoples of the World by Wade Davis (Editor); K. David Harrison (Editor); Catherine Herbert Howell (Editor); National Geographic Society Staff (Contribution by)
Call Number: 305.8 BOO
ISBN: 1426202385
Publication Date: 2008
Provides accounts of over two hundred ethnic groups from around the world, providing information about their beliefs, customs, traditions, and challenges; grouped by geographical region, with photographs and maps.

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Food in Every Country
Choose your country from the alphabetical list. Includes information about the country, food sources and important foods.
National Geographic Kids - Explore the World!
Use this interactive map to find out more about your country and the culture.
CIA - World Factbook
Choose your country from the dropdown menu or from the interactive map. Information includes: government, geography, population, etc.

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The library has a large collection of country books and travel guides.

Sri Lanka by Nanda Pethiyagoda Wanasundera
Call Number: 954.93 WAN
ISBN: 1608709949
Publication Date: 2011-09-01
The highly regarded Cultures of the World series celebrates the diversity of other cultures in this fully updated and expanded edition.
Denmark by Heather Docalavich; Shaina C. Indovino; John Bruton (Editor)
Call Number: 948.9 DOC
ISBN: 1422222381
Publication Date: 2012-01-01
This series provides students with vivid insights into the European Union's growing political and economic force on the international state, as well as into the growing challenges facing its member nations in the 21st century.
Frommer's South Africa by Pippa de Bruyn
Call Number: 916.804 DE
ISBN: 0470498765
Publication Date: 2009-12-09
Completely updated every 2 years, Frommer's South Africa features gorgeous color photos of the sights and experiences that await you and a brand new history and culture chapter.