Region (administrative area) metadata

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Managed reference data for 4,026 regions, including their ISO 3166-2 codes and hierarchical relationships.

Description

This reference data provides standardized information on 4,026 administrative subdivisions within countries, such as regions. It includes official ISO 3166-2 codes, multilingual names, and hierarchical links to parent countries and subordinate levels. The dataset enables consistent identification, parsing, and normalization of regional address elements in master data systems. It supports validation of regional information in addresses, enhances matching accuracy, and ensures interoperability when integrating data from different national or international sources. Typical use cases include address standardization, geographic data enrichment, and linking business partner data to regional classifications or hierarchies.

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