# Countries {% hint style="success" %} It is **mandatory** to have at least one country for all FAIRsharing records. *Please also see the general information regarding our* [*minimal curation requirements*](https://fairsharing.gitbook.io/fairsharing/how-to-update-a-record#minimal-curation-requirements)*.* {% endhint %} **Any country or countries in which the resource was developed or is currently maintained.** Certain international groups or organisations of countries are also available, such as the “European Union” and “Worldwide” (for truly global organisations and consortia). {% hint style="info" %} This field provides an autocomplete function. If a country label you require is not present, please [get in touch](mailto:contact@fairsharing.org) with us. {% endhint %}