In addition to the widely-known generic top-level domains such as .com, .gov, .edu, .net or .org, you probably have also encountered country code top-level domains such as .it, .de or .jp. All ccTLDs consist of two letters, and are originally intended for use by the corresponding country or autonomous territory. Although many countries require a proof of residence for an individual to register for a Web address with their specific ccTLD, others allow anybody to do so. Such is the case for the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, to whom the .cc ccTLD belongs. Writer Bio
