GB/T 2659.3-2023
ActiveCodes for the representation of names of countries and their subdivisions—Part 3: Code for formerly used names of countries
世界各国和地区及其行政区划名称代码 第3部分：原先使用的国家和地区代码
Application Summary AI generated
GB/T 2659.3-2023 provides standardized codes for countries and regions that no longer exist or have changed names, such as historical states or dissolved territories. It is applied in archival systems, historical data management, and international trade documentation to ensure consistent referencing of former geopolitical entities. This standard is used by libraries, statistical agencies, and database administrators when processing legacy records or cross-referencing outdated country names.
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