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Parameter Name

"ABBREV"

Purpose

To specify an abbreviated version of a REGION or COUNTRY.

Format Definition

abbreviation = "ABBREV" "=" paramtext CRLF

Description

The parameter MAY be specified on the "REGION" and "COUNTRY" properties when abbreviated versions are available and may be useful.

Example

The following is an example of this property parameter COUNTRY;ABBREV=US;ABBREV=USA:United States

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