Introduced 2014 Registration restrictions Unknown | TLD type top-level domain | |
Status Available September 2014 Actual use Wales and Welsh language | ||
.wales is one of two geographic top level domains for Wales (the other being .cymru) which were put forth by Nominet UK in 2012. Final approval for both top level domains for Wales was granted by ICANN in June 2014.
Map of Wales, UK
A phased launch of the new domains was scheduled, with trademark holders being eligible to apply initially. General availability was expected by the spring of 2015. Early adopters of the domains include the Welsh government and male voice choir Only Men Aloud!.
References
.wales Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA