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geoip_continent_code_by_name()

geoip_continent_code_by_name - Get the two letter continent code

Syntax

string geoip_continent_code_by_name (string $hostname)

Arguments

  • hostname - The hostname or IP address whose location is to be looked-up.

Description

The geoip_continent_code_by_name() function will return the two letter continent code corresponding to a hostname or an IP address.

Version

PHP PECL geoip >= 1.0.3

Return value

Returns the two letter continent code on success, or FALSE if the address cannot be found in the database.