Domain registration Netherlands
The official domain extension for the Netherlands is .NL.
Registering this domain extension is a recommended strategic move for those companies with interests in the Netherlands or that are looking to protect their trademark within the country.
The Netherlands is a parliamentary monarchy and member of the EU, located in Western Europe. It is bordered to the south by Belgium and to the east by Germany; it sits on the North Sea to the north and west. It is divided into 12 provinces and 443 municipalities, with a further 3 overseas.
The Netherlands cover a total area of 41,526 km², consisting predominantly of plains and low-lying land below sea-level, protected by drainage systems of dikes and canals that prevent flooding by rivers and seas; a large part of the territory is made up of polders, which are areas of land artificially reclaimed from under water. The highest points in the country are found in southern areas, the tallest hill being the Vaalserberg at 321 m.
The population numbers over 16,000,000, with nearly all people living in towns and cities; the capital is Amsterdam, although the government seat is in The Hague. The official language is Dutch, of Germanic origin, whilst Frisian, Low Saxon and Limburgish are officially recognized, regional languages. The Netherlands are part of the eurozone and thus use the Euro as their local currency.
The country has a very advanced and open economy; advanced chemical, food, electronics and construction industries and mechanised agricultural industries (cultivation and export of bulbs, in particular), together with banking, insurance and transport services, form the main activities.
Domain registration Yemen
The official domain extension for Yemen is .YE.
Registering this domain extension is definitely a strategic move for those companies with interests in Yemen or that are looking to protect their trademark within the country.
Yemen, officially the Yemeni Republic, is an Asian presidential republic located in the extreme south of the Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered to the north by Saudi Arabia and to the east by Oman. It sits on the Red Sea to the west and on the Indian Ocean to the south. The islands of Socotra, Perim and Kamaran are all part of Yemen, as well as other smaller islands in the Red Sea. It is divided into 20 governorates and one municipality.
The varying landscape stretches for a total area of 527,970 km²: in the west, arid coastal plains with various lagoons which rise to meet the western highlands; in central areas, where the capital Sana’a is located, there are extensive highlands reaching over 2000 m; to the north east, the high ground drops down to a vast desert of Rub al-Khali. Nearly all of the population of 24,052,514 is of Arab origin.
The official language is Arabic and the local currency is the Yemeni Rial. The Yemeni economy’s principal resources are agriculture (industrial cotton, tobacco, date and banana farming), fishing (in rapid expansion) and petrochemicals.
Domain registration Vietnam
The official domain extension for Vietnam is .VN.
Registering this domain extension is definitely a strategic move for those companies with interests in Vietnam or that are looking to protect their trademark within the country.
Vietnam, officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, is a country in Southeast Asia. It sits on the South China Sea and is bordered to the north by China and to the west by Laos and Cambodia. It is subdivided into 8 regions, 59 provinces and 5 municipalities.
It covers a total area of 331,689 km² and is home to 87,848,445 people. The landscape is characterised by hills and mountains covered with thick vegetation, which counts for around 80% of the territory; the remainder is flatland. The highest points are found in the Yunnan area, with peaks reaching over 3000 m above sea-level. The capital is Hanoi and the local currency is the Dong. The Vietnamese economy is based on the production and export of rice (world’s third biggest producer), sweet potatoes, sugar cane and corn. It is also a big exporter of shellfish, prawns and molluscs. The official language is Vietnamese.
Domain registration Uzbekistan
The official domain extension for Uzbekistan is .UZ.
Registering this domain extension is definitely a strategic move for those companies with interests in Uzbekistan or that are looking to protect their trademark within the country.
Uzbekistan, officially the Republic of Uzbekistan, is a landlocked presidential republic in Central Asia. It is bordered to the north and west by Kazakhstan, to the east by Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, and to the south by Afghanistan and Turkmenistan. Formerly part of the Soviet Republic, it has been independent since its dissolution in 1991, and is divided into twelve administrative provinces, one autonomous republic and one independent city.
It covers a total area of 447,400 km² and has a population of 27,444,702, according to 2012 estimates. The territory consists of plains and steppes in central western areas; in the south east, there are high mountains, giving rise to vast glaciers. The most fertile areas are found in the Fergana Valley.
The capital is Tashkent and the local currency is the Uzbekistan Som.
The local economy is based on the production of cotton, fruit and rice; natural resources are also of great importance, including gold, coal, oil and uranium, as well as timber exports.
The official languages of Uzbekistan are Uzbek and Russian.
Domain registration Turkmenistan
The official domain extension for Turkmenistan is .TM.
Registering this domain extension is definitely a strategic move for those companies with interests in Turkmenistan or that are looking to protect their trademark within the country.
Turkmenistan is a country in Central Asia. It is bordered to the north by Kazakhstan, to the north east by Uzbekistan and to the south by Iran and Afghanistan; to the west, it lies on the Caspian Sea. It gained independence in 1991 with the dissolution of the Soviet Socialist Republic, and is divided into 5 districts and 1 independent city.
It covers a total area of 488,100 km² and it has a population of 4,603,244 (2002).
Despite being almost entirely covered by desert, Turkmenistan offers a surprising variety of natural surroundings, such as canyons, lunar landscapes and the lush mountains of the Kugitang Nature Reserve. The capital is Ashgabat and the local currency is the Turkmen New Manat.Turkmenistan is the world’s tenth largest producer of cotton. Sheep farming for both meat and wool satisfies the domestic demand.
The official language is Turkmen, although Russian is also widely spoken and each ethnic minority also has its own language.
Domain registration Turkey
The official domain extension for Turkey is .TR.
Currently, it is not possible to register a domain name directly with this extension. However, for those companies with interests in Turkey, or that are looking to protect their trademark within the country, it is possible to register domain names with other, official, second level extensions.
Turkey, officially the Republic of Turkey, is a transcontinental parliamentary republic, located mostly on Anatolia in Western Asia and on East Thrace in Southeastern Europe; these two regions are divided by the straits of the Bosphorous and Dardanelles. It is bordered to the north west by Bulgaria and Greece, to the south by Syria and Iraq, and to the east by Iran, Armenia and Georgia; to the north and south it lies on the Black Sea and the Mediterranean respectively. It is divided into 81 governor-led administrative provinces, and is a founder member of the OECD and G20.
It covers a total area of 783,562 km² (including some islands in the Aegean), with a predominantly mountainous landscape of ranges running right across the country from east to west: the Pontic Range to the north and the Anti-Taurus Mountains to the south. The highest point is on Mount Ararat at 5165 m. The shape of the coastline follows the direction of the shadowing mountains, creating a series of inlets; the rivers Tigris and Euphrates are the largest water courses in the country, and are used for the production of hydroelectric energy.
The population numbers 75,627,384, according to 2012 estimates, including recognised Greek, Armenian and Jewish ethnic minorities. The capital, Ankara, located on the Anatolian Plateau, is both the seat of government and an important centre of commerce and industry.
The official language is Turkish, though there are many minority languages spoken amongst the different ethnic groups (Kurdish in particular).
The economy, which once relied on various agricultural activities, now boasts a high degree of industrialisation, thanks in part to foreign investment; the most advanced sectors are the automotive, textiles and construction industries, whilst tourism is also a rapidly expanding resource. The local currency is the Turkish Lira.
Domain registration East Timor
The official domain extension for East Timor is .TL.
Registering this domain extension is definitely a strategic move for those companies with interests in East Timor or that are looking to protect their trademark within the country.
The Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste is a country in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by Indonesia (West Timor) to the west and is separated from Australia to the south by the Timor Sea; to the north, it has the Ombai Strait and the Wetar Strait. It is divided into 13 administrative districts.
The country covers a total area of 18,900 km² and has a population of 1,124,355 (2012). Much of the territory is mountainous, with the highest point on Tatamailau (also known as Mount Ramelau), at 2,963 m. It consists of the eastern part of the island of Timor, the islands of Atauro and Jaco, and the district of Oecusse, an exclave within Indonesian West Timor. The capital is Dili and the local currency is the US Dollar. It is a particularly poor country, with an economy based on agriculture and fishing, the latter practised by only 30% of the active population.
The official languages are Tetum and Portuguese.
Domain registration Thailand
The official domain extension for Thailand is .TH.
Currently, it is not possible to register a domain name directly with this extension. However, for those companies with interests in Thailand, or that are looking to protect their trademark within the country, it is possible to register domain names with other, official, second level extensions.
Thailand, officially the Kingdom of Thailand, is a constitutional monarchy in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by Laos and Cambodia to the east, by Laos and Burma to the north, by Burma to the west and by Malaysia to the south. In the southern part of the country, it has coastline on the Andaman Sea to the west and on the South China Sea to the east. It was formerly know as Siam.
The country covers a total area of 513,120 km² and has a population of 69,122,234 (2012). The landscape is mountainous to the north, including the country’s highest point on Doi Inthanon, at 2,576 m, and also to the north east, with the Khorat Plateau. Any plains are found mainly in the hinterland, in particular in the Chao Phraya river valley, which runs into the Gulf of Thailand. The extreme south, however, features the northern section of the Titiwangsa Mountains. The capital is Bangkok and the local currency is the Baht.
The economy is based on agriculture (rice, tapioca, Indian rubber), followed by tin mining and manufacturing industries exporting electrical goods, Indian rubber and vehicles. Tourism is also an important economic resource. The official language of Thailand is Thai.
Domain registration Tajikistan
The official domain extension for Tajikistan is .TJ.
Registering this domain extension is definitely a strategic move for those companies with interests in Tajikistan or that are looking to protect their trademark within the country.
The Republic of Tajikistan is a semi-presidential republic in Central Asia. It borders Afghanistan to the south, China to the east, Kyrgyzstan to the north and Uzbekistan to the north and west. It gained independence in 1991, with the dissolution of the Soviet Union, and is divided into 4 administrative provinces.
It covers a total area of 143,100 km² and has a total population of 6,878,637. Tajikistan has a predominantly mountainous landscape, with the highest peaks of Central Asia located in its two inland mountain ranges: the Trans-Alay Range to the north and the Pamir Range to the south. The highest of them all is Ismoil Somoni Peak, at 7,495 m.
The capital of Tajikistan is Dushanbe and the local currency is the Tajik Somoni. The main agricultural product is cotton, whereas the country’s principal resources are mineral deposits, namely silver, gold and uranium.
The official language is Tajik.
Domain registration Taiwan
The official extension for Taiwan is .TW.
Registering this domain extension is definitely a strategic move for those companies with interests in Taiwan or that are looking to protect their trademark within the country.
Taiwan, officially the Republic of China, is an island country in East Asia, consisting of the archipelagos of Taiwan (Formosa), Penghu (Pescadores), Kinmen (Quemoy), Matsu, as well as other minor islands. It sits in the waters of the East China Sea, the South China Sea and the Pacific Ocean. It is divided administratively into
5 provinces and 2 municipalities.
It covers a total surface area of 35,980 km² and has a population numbering 23,216,236. The territory is divided into two distinct geographical areas: the western plains, home to the majority of the urban centres; and the eastern region of thickly forested mountains, with the highest peak of 3,951 m on the Yushan Range.
The capital is Taipei and the local currency is the New Taiwan Dollar. The economy is based on fishing exports, rice farming, mining of gold, silver and marble, and electronics manufacturing (Acer and Asus have their headquarters in Taipei).
The official language is Standard Chinese (Mandarin).
