PHP - Converting IP to Country

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    PHP - Converting IP to Country

    Hello,

    Is there any function/pre-made scripts in php which can tell me the name of country based on IP?


    For example: If I supply an IP 132.162.138.139 then the script would echo "India"

    Thanx in advance :)
     
    cancer10, May 10, 2007 IP
  2. nico_swd

    nico_swd Prominent Member

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    http://www.google.com/search?source=ig&hl=en&q=geoip+php&btnG=Google+Search

    The same reason people advertise their products and services on multiple forums / sites.. it increases their chances of being seen / heard / answered :).
     
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    nico_swd Prominent Member

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    Yes, and if he posts this on 5 forums, 4 people will have done their work for nothing. In this case here it's not a big deal, but when it's a programming question, people just waste their time...
     
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  5. CodyRo

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    You could say that about selling products too, it's just a more practical way to get a answer faster. No one is requiring anyone to answer, plus if the answer is posted on 5 forums maybe there will be less people in the future who will ask.

    I see your point, just playing devils advocate :)
     
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    We are using MaxMind GEO Ip database and API. It has free lite version which is still pretty accurate.
     
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    krakjoe Well-Known Member

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    Someone wrote a php extension for maxminds api, v easy to use, and maxmind themselves wrote a php version of thier api too if you can't install extensions
     
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    hey

    i need the same
    but some like this
    you enter the website and it says
    you are from country from this ip


    really interested
     
    JacobNix, Jul 21, 2007 IP
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    I can't remember where I saw it but there is someone that provides an accurate IP-country database in csv format thats fairly easy to code for, i'll see if i can fish out the link again.
     
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    #10
    I have this for a load balancing webpages , but unsure where i got it from

    you will need a sql db installed and the lall evel2 ip address

    really cool let me do some searching around , im me an i will send you the file
     
    webboy, Jul 22, 2007 IP