ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2 codes are a standardized system of two-letter codes used to represent countries, dependent territories, and special areas of geographical interest. Published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), these codes provide a universally recognized shorthand for geographical entities, simplifying communication and data exchange across various global systems. They are the most widely adopted of the ISO 3166 country codes and are notably used for internet country code top-level domains.
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