> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Country Process

The Country process is designed to attempt to identify a country from supplied input data. It performs the following processes:

1. Check the `ForceCountry` option. If set, use this.
2. Check each of the fields specified in the `CountryFields` option. If a valid country is found, use this.
3. Check the `DefaultCountry` option. If set, use this as a candidate.
4. Check the address fields for potential candidates and duplicates identified through the previous processes.

## Relevant Options

* ForceCountry
* CountryFields
* DefaultCountry

[Click here](/available-processes/introduction/) for the full list of supported options and their descriptions.