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Worldwide Country Information and Address Data provides information on how the unique formats used by individuals and companies in 235 geographic entities – countries and territories – worldwide. This information is invaluable for database maintenance, for forms in local languages, and for contacting current and prospective customers.

Know what to expect and what you need for each country:

· Name of countries and territories: in English and in local languages and character sets

· Country codes: what systems cover what countries and territories

· Postal addresses: postal code formats, province names and abbreviations, address templates

· Telephone number formats: country codes, destination (area) codes, and subscriber numbers

· Provinces: useful for locating the nearest major city or port for shipping or other services

Worldwide Country Information and Address Data is part of WorldVu’s Worldwide Addressing Solution that includes the Guide to Worldwide Postal-Code and Address Formats. From what geographic entities are countries, dependent or independent territories, or in dispute to the common honorifics useful for web site localization in other languages to changes in postal addressing and telephone number protocols, WorldVu can help by providing the information and consultation you need to make decisions and stay up to date.

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