Country code top-level domains (ccTLDs) Flashcards
What is the main source of income for Tuvalu from its digital assets?
Tuvalu earns significant revenue from licensing the .tv domain.
Fill in the blank: The .co domain, associated with Colombia, is popular as an abbreviation for ‘_____’.
company
True or False: Tuvalu primarily generates income from large-scale manufacturing industries.
False
How does Tuvalu benefit from its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)?
Tuvalu issues fishing licenses to foreign vessels, generating revenue from its tuna-rich waters.
What does the .me domain of Montenegro represent and why is it popular?
The .me domain is popular for personal branding as it implies ‘me’ or personalization.
True or False: .io is the ccTLD for India.
False
Explain why the .io domain is popular among tech companies.
The .io domain is associated with ‘input/output,’ a common term in tech and computing, making it popular with tech startups.
Why is the .ai domain valuable for Anguilla?
The .ai domain is valuable because it aligns with the artificial intelligence industry, making it desirable for AI-related companies.
Which country benefits financially from the .ly domain and why?
Libya benefits from the .ly domain, popular for creating words ending in ‘ly’ (e.g., bit.ly) in branding and marketing.
Compare the .tv and .fm domains in terms of their industry popularity.
The .tv domain is popular with media and video companies, while the .fm domain is widely used by radio stations and music services.
Fill in the blank: The domain .cc is assigned to the _____ Islands but is used widely as an alternative to .com.
Cocos (Keeling)
What industry commonly uses the .fm domain, associated with Micronesia?
Radio and music streaming services often use the .fm domain.
True or False: The United States has over one billion IP addresses assigned to it.
True
How does Tuvalu’s government use climate financing?
Tuvalu uses climate financing for projects on adaptation and resilience to rising sea levels and environmental preservation.
What innovative approach did Tuvalu take to generate income from the internet?
Tuvalu licensed its .tv domain to companies globally, capitalizing on its appeal to media industries.