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Country Code Top-Level Domains (ccTLDs) — Mongolia On the web, each country has a two-letter ccTLD. What is the correct website country code for Mongolia?

Interview Technology Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
  • A
    MN
  • B
    ML
  • C
    MG
  • D
    MO
  • E

Answer

Correct Answer: MN

Explanation

Introduction / Context:Country Code Top-Level Domains (ccTLDs) are two-letter identifiers used at the end of domain names to indicate national affiliation (for example, .in for India). Recognising ccTLDs is useful for digital literacy and geo-targeting on the web.

Given Data / Assumptions:

  • We need the official ISO-based two-letter code assigned for Mongolia's domain.
  • Distractors are real codes, but for other countries/regions.

Concept / Approach:

Mongolia’s ccTLD is .mn, aligning with its ISO country code. 'ML' corresponds to Mali, 'MG' to Madagascar, and 'MO' to Macao SAR (Macau).

Step-by-Step Solution:

Identify Mongolia’s ISO two-letter code → MN.Map ISO code to ccTLD → .mn.Eliminate similar-looking but incorrect codes (.ml, .mg, .mo).Select 'MN' as the correct answer.

Verification / Alternative check:

Domain registration authorities and ISO-3166 listings align Mongolia's ccTLD with .mn.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

ML: Mali.MG: Madagascar.MO: Macao SAR, China.

Common Pitfalls:

Assuming codes mirror country names in English exactly; they follow ISO standards and sometimes reflect local or historical naming.

Final Answer:

MN
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