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the ISO 639-2/RA for the purpose of processing requests for alpha-3
language codes comprising the International Standard, Codes for
the representation of names of languages-- Part 2: alpha-3 code.
The ISO 639-2/RA receives and reviews applications for requesting
new language codes and for the change of existing ones according to
criteria indicated in the standard. It maintains an accurate list
of information associated with registered language codes, processes
updates of registered language codes, and distributes them on a regular
basis to subscribers and other parties.
This is the official site of the ISO 639-2 Registration Authority and thus is the only one authorized by ISO. If you have questions concerning ISO 639-2 please contact us at: Library of Congress For general discussion about ISO language codes, write to: iso639@dkuug.dk |
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