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Identification code for countries

A country code is a short alphanumeric identification code for countries and dependent areas. Its primary use is in data processing and communications. Several identification systems have been developed. Wikipedia →

🧭 Start here: a 6-step reading path

  1. Read the overview: Country codeA 5-minute orientation
  2. Skim a recent paper: Law matters – assessment of country-level code implementation and sales of breastmilk substitutes in South AsiaInfluential work since 2022
  3. Pick up a classic book: The Little HouseThe most-reprinted book on the subject
  4. Read the landmark paper: The Tax Complexity Index – A Survey-Based Country Measure of Tax Code and Framework ComplexityCited 71 times
  5. Go sideways: Data codes for SwitzerlandA closely related topic
  6. Go sideways: Lists of country codesA closely related topic

📖 Definitions

Noun A short alphabetic or numeric geographical code representing a specific country or area.

🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)

🆕 Influential since 2022

📚 Books worth reading

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