GeocodingNo authHTTPSCORS ?
Geocoding
REST Countries
Get information about countries via a RESTful API.
REST Countries API is a free Geocoding API that requires no API key, is served over HTTPS and supports CORS, so it can be called from the browser.
- Authentication
- None required
- HTTPS
- Yes
- CORS
- Yes
- Category
- Geocoding
Visit documentation ↗restcountries.com
About REST Countries
REST Countries is a country data API: 250+ countries, 90+ fields each with 99.995% uptime.
- Provider
- REST Countries
- Website
- restcountries.com ↗
Details from restcountries.com.
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REST Countries API FAQ
Who provides the REST Countries API?
The REST Countries API is provided by REST Countries (restcountries.com). REST Countries is a country data API: 250+ countries, 90+ fields each with 99.995% uptime.
Is the REST Countries API free?
Yes. The REST Countries API is listed in the Geocoding category of the public-apis directory, which only includes APIs that are free or have a free tier. Check its documentation for rate limits and paid plans.
Does the REST Countries API require an API key?
No. The REST Countries API requires no authentication, so you can start making requests without signing up.
Can I call the REST Countries API from the browser?
Yes. The REST Countries API supports CORS, so front-end JavaScript can call it directly.
Does the REST Countries API support HTTPS?
Yes. The REST Countries API is served over HTTPS, so it's safe to use in production.