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Country

Menu path: Admin -> Country

This section stores the country list used in customer and website forms.

Main pages​

  • Country List
  • Country Create
  • Country Update

What this page controls​

Country data is used when the application needs a country selection for users or admin records.

If a country is missing or inactive, it may not appear in those forms.

Country List page​

The list page helps admins manage countries quickly.

From this page, admins can normally:

  • review country name
  • review country code
  • review official name
  • review region
  • change active status
  • open the edit page
  • delete a country item

Country form field guide​

FieldWhat it meansValidation or good input
Country NameCommon public name of the countryRequired. Must be unique and under 100 characters
Country CodeShort country code used for that countryRequired. Must be unique and under 100 characters
Country Official NameFormal full country nameRequired. Must be under 200 characters
RegionGeographic region used in the admin systemRequired. Choose one of the available region options
StatusWhether the country is active or hiddenActive countries can be used in forms. Inactive countries stay hidden

Available region options​

The current admin page supports these region values:

  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Central America
  • Middle East
  • North America
  • Pacific
  • South America

How to choose values correctly​

Country Name​

Use the normal name most admins and users expect.

Example:

Bangladesh

Country Code​

Use a short clear code and keep it consistent with the country.

Example:

BD

Country Official Name​

Use the full official country name if you want more formal records.

Example:

People's Republic of Bangladesh

Status meaning​

  • active status: the country can appear in system forms
  • inactive status: the country stays hidden from normal selection

This is useful when you do not want to delete an item but also do not want users to select it.

Common mistakes​

  • creating the same country twice with a slightly different name
  • using a country code already used by another country
  • putting the country in the wrong region
  • deleting a country that may still be needed instead of turning it inactive
  • using unclear or non-standard country names

If save fails​

Check these points first:

  • Country Name is filled
  • Country Name is unique
  • Country Code is filled
  • Country Code is unique
  • Country Official Name is filled
  • Region is selected
  • Status is selected

Best practice​

  • use correct country codes
  • keep the region value consistent
  • disable unused entries instead of creating duplicate country names
  • review country names carefully before saving
  • keep the country list clean because it affects other forms