Data Reference Standard on Countries, Territories and Geographic areas

This reference data provides a standard list of values for all Countries, Territories and Geographic areas. This list is intended to standardize the way Countries, Territories and Geographic areas are described in datasets to enable data interoperability and improve data quality.

The data dictionary explains what each column means in the list.

Data and Resources

Additional Info

Field Value
Last Updated April 17, 2026, 21:06 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 21:06 (UTC)
contact_email CPDI@tbs-sct.gc.ca
contact_person {}
criticality_level []
data_dictionary []
geographic_scope []
open_canada_collection primary
open_canada_date_published 2024-01-01 00:00:00
open_canada_keywords {"en": ["GAC", "Country", "Territories", "Geographic areas", "reference data"], "fr": ["AMC", "Pays", "Territoires", "Zones géographiques", "données de reference"]}
open_canada_subject ["government_and_politics"]
sensitivity_level unrestricted
title_fr Norme référentielle relative aux données sur les Pays, territoires et régions géographiques
update_frequency as_needed