Countries
This endpoint is designed to provide a comprehensive list of countries along with their specific information, such as their ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 (iso2) and ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 (iso3) codes. These codes are internationally recognized and standardized representations of country names.
What are ISO Codes?
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 (iso2) Code: A two-letter country code (e.g., US for the United States, BR for Brazil).
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 (iso3) Code: A three-letter country code (e.g., USA for the United States, BRA for Brazil).
Functionality
When you access this endpoint, it will return a list of countries. Each country in the list will have associated details, primarily including:
Country Name: The official name of the country.
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 Code (iso2): The two-letter code.
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 Code (iso3): The three-letter code.
Example Usage
Here's a step-by-step explanation of how to use this endpoint and what to expect:
Making the Request:
You send a GET request to the endpoint URL provided by the service.
Example URL:
{{baseUrl}}/locations/countries
Receiving the Response:
The server processes the request and responds with a JSON object.
This JSON object contains an array of country objects, each with details like country name, iso2, and iso3 codes.
GET
{{baseUrl}}/locations/countries
Headers
Response
Detailed Breakdown of the Response
countries: An array containing objects for each country.
name: The name of the country (e.g., "Brazil").
iso2: The two-letter ISO code (e.g., "BR").
iso3: The three-letter ISO code (e.g., "BRA").
calling_code: The country calling code
Practical Applications
Data Standardization: Use these codes to ensure uniformity in country representation across different systems and datasets.
Internationalization: Facilitate the development of applications that support multiple countries by using standardized country codes.
Geolocation: Enhance location-based services by accurately identifying countries using their ISO codes.
By providing a straightforward method to retrieve and use internationally recognized country codes, this endpoint simplifies the process of handling geographical data in various applications.
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