Terms of Use
Last updated: January 2026
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Use of the Site
Countries.World is provided as a free reference resource for informational and educational purposes. You may browse, share and reference our content for personal and non-commercial use. You agree not to misuse the Site, attempt to disrupt its operation, or use automated systems to scrape content at a scale that burdens our infrastructure.
Intellectual property
The original text, design and layout of the Site are the property of Countries.World. National flags are in the public domain or used as widely recognized national symbols. Map data is derived from open sources including Natural Earth (public domain) and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL). Some map images are sourced from Wikimedia Commons and the CIA World Factbook under their respective free licenses; each such image is displayed with its author, license and a link to the original source. You may reuse our written content with attribution and a link back to the relevant page.
Accuracy of information
We strive for accuracy, but the Site is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. Data such as population, GDP and other statistics are estimates that change over time. See our Disclaimer for more.
External links
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Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Countries.World shall not be liable for any damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Site or its content.
Changes to these terms
We may revise these Terms of Use at any time. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.