| Format/length: | max 3 characters |
| HES item: | |
| National Codes: | |
| Default Codes: |
References:
UK Government Data Standards Catalogue (GDSC), Version 2.0, Agreed 01.01.02. GDSC:
http://www.govtalk.gov.uk/gdsc/html/default.htm
COUNTRY CODE is the same as attribute COUNTRY CODE.
UK Government Data Standards Catalogue
| Data Element | Country Code |
| Is Part Of |
Address
|
| Has Parts | |
| Version | 2.0 |
| Status | Release |
| Previous Versions | |
| Later Versions | |
| Date Agreed | 1 January 2002 |
| Meta Data | Value |
| Name | Country Code |
| Description | A unique code representing a Country. |
| Business Format | Max 3 Characters |
| Element Type | Data Item |
| XML Schema | |
| Validations | |
| Value |
see BSEN Standard 3166
|
| Default Value | |
| Owner | OeE |
| Based On | BSEN Standard 3166 |
| Verification | |
| Comment |
1. Refer to the BSEN 3166 standard for actual list of alphabetic codes and countries. The alphabetic code to be used is the 3-char alphabetic code along with the short country name.
2. In DWP, if an Address is held, Country Code must be held.
3. If Country Code value is GBR for United Kingdom, then standard UK INTERNAL CODE must be held.
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This data element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| plural | COUNTRY CODES |