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Address formats vary widely across the globe, with differences in structure, content, and the level of granularity. For authors and developers designing forms, databases, or systems that handle addresses, understanding these variations is crucial to avoid frustrating users from other countries. The first article will introduce some of the key differences in address formats around the world and provide guidance on how to design systems that can handle them effectively.

The second article will serve as a practical overview of the most essential parts of the Intl API, providing actionable examples you can use to internationalize your web applications today.

An address in Germany. The street name comes first, followed by the house number.

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FOR REVIEW: Address formats around the world

The article Address formats around the world is out for wide review. We are looking for comments by Friday 5 December.

Address formats vary widely across the globe, with differences in structure, content, and the level of granularity. For authors and developers designing forms, databases, or systems that handle addresses, understanding these variations is crucial to avoid frustrating users from other countries. This article will introduce some of the key differences in address formats around the world and provide guidance on how to design systems that can handle them effectively.

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