Script to convert full country name to 2 letter format (ISO 3166-1)

Hi,

I need a script to convert the full country names in a file to the 2 letter format.

I looked around and didn't find anything, looks like the best way is to make a php script that reads a conversion table and then convert the data.

However, I couldn't find any examples, how can I do this?

Here is a library that can be used to do this:

https://github.com/johannesl/Internationalization

I'm guessing a lot of others have faced the same issue before, seems like a common problem.

Thanks!

or anyone know the best place to ask for this?

I believe it's pretty much straightforward. It even comes with a PHP example :


https://github.com/johannesl/Internationalization/blob/master/example.php


All You need to do is simply download these two files :


https://github.com/johannesl/Internationalization/blob/master/countryaliases.php
https://github.com/johannesl/Internationalization/blob/master/countrynames.php


Include them both at the top of the top of the php script you will use this code on.
Then, you will be able to use a function called : string2countrycode.




Basically, You pass the country name with the function and it will return the two letter format back as you'd like.
It will be store in the code variable in this case. If you echo it, the output would be : "SE" as that's Sweden 2 letter format.

Hi, I have written a Ruby library and utility program that will convert to/from a variety of country names and codes. The program will convert data from a database, XML file or directory of XMLs, and, at some point, CSV.

It can be found at (note that this forum wont allow me to post links, so I had to improvise): it's on GitHub at /sshaw/normalize_country

You'll have to download it from github as the version on rubygems (public repository of Ruby libraries) does not include the utility program.
Also note that I haven't finished the CSV option.

I only used the library so I'd appreciate any feedback on the command line program.

Be sure to backup your data before using this. It is a work in progress.

Hellnation, I can't send private messages until I have "15 posts". I will take a look at the permission issue. It might be a problem with the script as I have never ran it on Windows.

What's the format of your XML file?