What is an ISO country code?

ISO country codes are standardized codes defined by ISO 3166 to represent countries and their subdivisions. They include 2-letter (Alpha-2), 3-letter (Alpha-3), and numeric codes for each country.

How many ISO 3166 country codes are there?

There are 249 country codes defined in ISO 3166-1, covering all recognized countries and territories worldwide.

What is the difference between ISO 639-1 and ISO 639-2 language codes?

ISO 639-1 provides 2-letter language codes for the most common languages, while ISO 639-2 provides 3-letter codes for a broader range of languages. ISO 639-3 extends this further with codes for over 7,000 languages.

Are ISO currency codes the same as country codes?

No, ISO 4217 currency codes are separate from country codes. Currency codes are typically 3 letters (like USD, EUR, GBP) and represent specific currencies, which may be used by multiple countries.

Can I use this data in my commercial application?

Yes, the ISO code data is freely available for both personal and commercial use. Our platform provides easy access through search, API, and downloadable datasets.

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Published: 2024-01-01
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