Country Lookup is a simple tool for looking up country data. It returns the country name, capital, and more.
The Country Lookup API provides a simple, reliable way to integrate country lookup functionality into your applications. Built for developers who need production-ready country lookup capabilities without the complexity of building from scratch.
Quick Start
Using JavaScript
async function callCountryLookupAPI() {
try {
const params = new URLSearchParams({
country: 'USA'
});
const response = await fetch(`https://api.apiverve.com/v1/countrylookup?${params}`, {
method: 'GET',
headers: {
'x-api-key': 'YOUR_API_KEY_HERE'
}
});
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);
} catch (error) {
console.error('Error:', error);
}
}
callCountryLookupAPI();Using cURL
curl -X GET "https://api.apiverve.com/v1/countrylookup?country=USA" \
-H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY_HERE"Get your API key: https://apiverve.com
π For more examples, see the examples folder
Installation
Choose your preferred programming language:
π¦ NPM (JavaScript/Node.js)
npm install @apiverve/countrylookupView NPM Package β | Package Code β
π· NuGet (.NET/C#)
dotnet add package APIVerve.API.CountryLookupView NuGet Package β | Package Code β
π Python (PyPI)
pip install apiverve-countrylookupView PyPI Package β | Package Code β
π Ruby (RubyGems)
gem install apiverve_countrylookupView RubyGems Package β | Package Code β
π PHP (Packagist)
composer require apiverve/countrylookupView Packagist Package β | Package Code β
π― Dart (pub.dev)
dart pub add apiverve_countrylookupView pub.dev Package β | Package Code β
π€ Android (JitPack)
implementation 'com.github.apiverve:countrylookup-api:1.0.0'πΉ Go
go get github.com/apiverve/countrylookup-api/goWhy Use This API?
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Multi-language SDKs | Native packages for JavaScript, Python, C#, Go, and Android |
| Simple Integration | Single API key authentication, consistent response format |
| Production Ready | 99.9% uptime SLA, served from 24 global regions |
| Comprehensive Docs | Full examples, OpenAPI spec, and dedicated support |
Documentation
- π API Home: Country Lookup API
- π API Reference: docs.apiverve.com/ref/countrylookup
- π OpenAPI Spec: openapi.yaml
- π‘ Examples: examples/
What Can You Build?
The Country Lookup API is commonly used for:
- Web Applications - Add country lookup features to your frontend or backend
- Mobile Apps - Native SDKs for Android development
- Automation - Integrate with n8n, Zapier, or custom workflows
- SaaS Products - Enhance your product with country lookup capabilities
- Data Pipelines - Process and analyze data at scale
API Reference
Authentication
All requests require an API key in the header:
x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY_HERE
Get your API key: https://apiverve.com
Response Format
Every APIVerve endpoint returns the same envelope β check status, then read data:
{
"status": "ok",
"error": null,
"data": { ... }
}Example Response
A real response from the Country Lookup API:
{
"status": "ok",
"error": null,
"data": {
"search": "USA",
"countries": [
{
"name": {
"common": "United States",
"official": "United States of America",
"native": {
"eng": {
"official": "United States of America",
"common": "United States"
}
}
},
"tld": [
".us"
],
"cca2": "US",
"ccn3": "840",
"cca3": "USA",
"cioc": "USA",
"independent": true,
"status": "officially-assigned",
"capital": [
"Washington D.C."
],
"altSpellings": [
"US",
"USA",
"United States of America"
],
"region": "Americas",
"subregion": "North America",
"languages": {
"eng": "English"
},
"latlng": [
38,
-97
],
"landlocked": false,
"flag": "πΊπΈ"
}
]
}
}Support & Community
- π API Home: Country Lookup API
- π¬ Support: https://apiverve.com/contact
- π Issues: GitHub Issues
- π Documentation: https://docs.apiverve.com
- π Website: https://apiverve.com
Contributing
We welcome contributions! Please see CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines.
Security
For security concerns, please review our Security Policy.
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
Acknowledgments
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