Question 1

How to filter the countries dataset to only include European countries?

Accepted Answer

Use the 'region' field in the JSON data; filter for entries where region equals 'Europe'. Alternatively, pre-process the data with tools like jq or the PHP script to extract subsets based on criteria.

Question 2

mledoze countries vs restcountries API – which one should I use?

Accepted Answer

mledoze/countries is a static dataset for local control and offline use, while REST Countries is a hosted API with real-time data but rate limits. Choose based on your need for updates versus self-hosting flexibility.

Question 3

Is the countries dataset updated regularly?

Accepted Answer

Updates are community-driven and manual, sourced from Wikipedia and other static references, so it's not automated. For the latest data, check recent commits or consider other dynamic sources.

Question 4

How to integrate the countries JSON into a JavaScript project?

Accepted Answer

Import the JSON file directly in Node.js or fetch it in a browser. For frameworks like React, load it as a module and use state management to handle filtering and display, such as for dropdowns or maps.

Question 5

Does the dataset include population or GDP data?

Accepted Answer

No, the standard fields focus on administrative and geographic details; demographic data like population is not included, though future contributions might add it, as noted in the credits.

Question 6

Can I use the SVG flags commercially?

Accepted Answer

The flags are not under the ODbL license; refer to Wikipedia's copyright on emblems for restrictions, which may limit commercial use depending on jurisdiction and specific flag designs.

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