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id: "geotld"
kind: "glossary-term"
title: "geoTLD"
language: "en"
category: "TLD types and programs"
updated: "2026-10-04T14:01:23Z"
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# geoTLD

A gTLD named after a place, such as a city or region. Applications for many geographic names need support or non-objection from the relevant government or public authority. GeoTLDs are gTLDs under ICANN contracts, not country code domains.

## related terms

- [gTLD](https://tldlog.com/glossary/gtld/)
- [ccTLD](https://tldlog.com/glossary/cctld/)
- [New gTLD Program](https://tldlog.com/glossary/new-gtld-program/)