Alternate language support refers to the capability of a system, application, or platform to provide content, interfaces, and functionalities in multiple languages. This feature ensures that users from different linguistic backgrounds can access and interact with the system in their preferred language, enhancing usability and being inclusive.
In multilingual countries, alternate language support is particularly important to cater to the diverse linguistic needs of the population. By adding support for alternate languages, users can improve, accessibility, and engagement.
This table provides information on alternative language support for various countries, including the supported languages and any specific notes.
| Country Code | Alternate Language Support | Preferences | Supported Languages |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARE | TRUE | "RETURN_ALT_LANG_FIELDS": "true", | Arabic, English |
| AZE | TRUE | "RETURN_ALT_LANG_FIELDS": "true", | English, Russian |
| BGD | TRUE | "RETURN_ALT_LANG_FIELDS": "true", | Bangla, English |
| BHR | TRUE | "RETURN_ALT_LANG_FIELDS": "true", | Arabic, English |
| BIH | TRUE | "RETURN_ALT_LANG_FIELDS": "true", | Bosnian, English |
| BLR | TRUE | "RETURN_ALT_LANG_FIELDS": "true", | Russian, English |
| CHN | TRUE | "RETURN_ALT_LANG_FIELDS": "true", | Simplified Chinese, English |
| CYP | TRUE | "RETURN_ALT_LANG_FIELDS": "true", | EL-Greek, English |
| DZA | TRUE | "RETURN_ALT_LANG_FIELDS": "true", | French, Arabic |
| EGY | TRUE | "RETURN_ALT_LANG_FIELDS": "true", | Arabic, English |
| GEO | TRUE | "RETURN_ALT_LANG_FIELDS": "true", | Georgian, English |
| GRC | TRUE | "RETURN_ALT_LANG_FIELDS": "true", | Greek, English |
| HKG | TRUE | "RETURN_ALT_LANG_FIELDS": "true", | Traditional Chinese, English |
| IRQ | TRUE | "RETURN_ALT_LANG_FIELDS": "true", | Arabic, English |
| ISR | TRUE | "RETURN_ALT_LANG_FIELDS": "true", | Icelandic, English |
| JOR | TRUE | "RETURN_ALT_LANG_FIELDS": "true", | Arabic, English |
| JPN | TRUE | For two languages switch over: "RETURN_ALT_LANG_FIELDS": "true", For three languages switch over: "DESIRED_ALT_LANGUAGE":"EN", "DESIRED_ALT_LANGUAGE":"KA", "DESIRED_ALT_LANGUAGE":"JP", |
English, Kanji, Katakana |
| KAZ | TRUE | "RETURN_ALT_LANG_FIELDS": "true", | English, Russian |
| KOR | TRUE | "RETURN_ALT_LANG_FIELDS": "true", | Korean, English |
| KWT | TRUE | "RETURN_ALT_LANG_FIELDS": "true", | Arabic, English |
| LBN | TRUE | "RETURN_ALT_LANG_FIELDS": "true", | Arabic, English |
| LBY | TRUE | "RETURN_ALT_LANG_FIELDS": "true", | Arabic, English |
| MAC | TRUE | "RETURN_ALT_LANG_FIELDS": "true", | Traditional Chinese, Portuguese |
| MAR | TRUE | "RETURN_ALT_LANG_FIELDS": "true", | French, Arabic, English |
| MKD | TRUE | "RETURN_ALT_LANG_FIELDS": "true", | Macedonian, English |
| MNE | TRUE | "RETURN_ALT_LANG_FIELDS": "true", | Montenegrin, English |
| OMN | TRUE | "RETURN_ALT_LANG_FIELDS": "true", | Arabic, English |
| QAT | TRUE | "RETURN_ALT_LANG_FIELDS": "true", | Arabic, English |
| RUS | TRUE | "RETURN_ALT_LANG_FIELDS": "true", | English, Russian |
| SAU | TRUE | "RETURN_ALT_LANG_FIELDS": "true", | Arabic, English |
| SRB | TRUE | "RETURN_ALT_LANG_FIELDS": "true", | Serbian, English |
| THA | TRUE | "RETURN_ALT_LANG_FIELDS": "true", | Thai script, English |
| TJK | TRUE | "RETURN_ALT_LANG_FIELDS": "true", | Tajik, English |
| TWN | TRUE | "RETURN_ALT_LANG_FIELDS": "true", | Mandarin, English |
| UKR | TRUE | "RETURN_ALT_LANG_FIELDS": "true", | English, Ukrainian |
| YEM | TRUE | "RETURN_ALT_LANG_FIELDS": "true", | Arabic, English |
- only supported for Street/Address level geocodes (S candidates).
- not supported for Geographic or Postal candidates.