REST Countries API
Overview
Get information about countries via a RESTful API
REST Countries is a geocoding API. It needs no API key. It is served over HTTPS and allows browser requests (CORS).
At a glance
- Authentication
- No auth
- HTTPS
- Yes
- CORS
- Yes
- Category
- Geocoding
Questions
Does the REST Countries API need an API key?
No. The REST Countries API can be called without an API key or sign-up, which makes it handy for prototypes and front-end demos.
Can I call the REST Countries API from the browser?
Yes. The REST Countries API sends CORS headers, so a web page can call it directly with fetch().
Does the REST Countries API support HTTPS?
Yes, the REST Countries API is served over HTTPS.
What are alternatives to the REST Countries API?
Other Geocoding APIs include Bing Maps, ip-api, OpenStreetMap, GeographQL, IP Address Details.
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