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Countries Now API

The Countries Now API offers structured geolocation data about countries and cities worldwide, suitable for applications that need international features.

Developed by Countries Now

Live API
99.80%Uptime
120msLatency
1.3kStars
No AuthAuth
NoCredit Card
RESTStyle
v0.1Version
API Endpoints

Reference for available routes, request structures, and live examples.

Get list of all countries

Full Endpoint URL
https://countriesnow.space/api/v0.1/countries
Implementation Example
curl -X GET 'https://countriesnow.space/api/v0.1/countries'
Expected Response
{
  "data": [
    {
      "code": "US",
      "name": "United States"
    }
  ]
}
Version:v0.1
Limit:Unlimited
Real-World Applications
  • Integrating internationalization in travel and tourism applications.Optimized Capability
  • Creating real-time dashboards with population and geographic data.Optimized Capability
  • Building educational apps featuring detailed country information.Optimized Capability
  • Developing e-commerce platforms with location-based services.Optimized Capability
  • Adding mapping and geolocation features in mobile apps.Optimized Capability
Advantages
  • ✓ No authentication required for immediate access.
  • ✓ Simple RESTful interface with clear, well-documented endpoints.
  • ✓ Wide range of country and city data including coordinates, flags, and languages.
  • ✓ High uptime and low latency suitable for production use.
Limitations
  • ✗ Lacks official SDKs which require manual integration in some languages.
  • ✗ No built-in data update notifications or webhooks.
  • ✗ Limited to JSON response format only.
  • ✗ No documented rate limiting policies could lead to unregulated usage.

FAQs

API Specifications

v0.1
Pricing Model
Free
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
JSON
Supported Languages
7 Languages
SDK Support
REST Only
Time to Hello World

Immediate

Rate Limit

Unlimited

Free Tier Usage

API is completely free with no usage limits or authentication required.

Use Case: Best For

Developers needing open-access, reliable country and city geolocation data with no setup hassle.

Not Recommended For

Applications requiring advanced geographic analytics or heavy usage with guaranteed throttling.

Resources

Documentation Official Website Pricing Details Postman Collection
#data#geography#countries

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