Let's Find Out About Country Code Domain Extensions

Country Code Domain Extensions

When deciding what to name your domain, it may be beneficial to use a Country Code as the extension, especially if you are wanting to place yourself on the map geographically.

In order to do this you use the country code of the country you reside in.

There are however requirements and conditions for using a country code which have to be met before you are able to use them. Make sure you are abiding by them before using them. I believe one of the conditions is that you need to be residing in the country of said code.

Some examples are:

.ar - Argentina

.at - Austria

.bb - Barbados

.br - Brazil

.ca - Canada

.de - Germany

.es - Spain

.gb - Great Britain (UK)

.hk - Hong Kong

.it - Italy

.jp - Japan

.lt - Lithuania

.mx - Mexico

.nl - Netherlands

.nz - New Zealand

.se - Sweden

.th - Thailand

.uk - England

.us - United States Of America

Internationalized Country Code Domain Extensions

These domains work similar to Country Code Domain Extensions, the difference is that they are recognized internationally and again also carry requirements and conditions.

Some examples are:

Now that we know what Country Code and Internationl Country Code Domain Extensions are, Let's Find Out About ICANN Domain Extensions.