regionCode
RegionCode is a generic term used in information technology and media to label a geographic area that affects data presentation, access, or playback. In many software and data schemas, regionCode corresponds to a standardized geographic identifier and is used to tailor content, formats, and rights to a user's location. The most common conventions map regionCode to ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country codes, such as US, GB, FR, or DE, indicating the user's country or territory.
In media packaging, regionCode also refers to playback restrictions. DVDs use numeric region codes (1 through
In software development and localization, regionCode is often exposed by locale APIs to identify the user's
Related concepts include ISO 3166 country codes, locale, and regional rights or licensing. Understanding the intended