IFTA
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INTERNATIONAL
SCHEDULE OF TERRITORIES
IMPORTANT: The following IFTA
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Schedule of Territories outlines individual
countries, groups of countries and territories, and groups of territories as they are often
used for purposes of granting distribution rights for films or television programs. When
referenced in the Deal Terms of the IFTA
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International Multiple Rights Agreement, the
Schedule is incorporated by reference. However, the Schedule may not be appropriate for
all media due to the method of distribution. The Schedule is organized in the following
three ways: 1) Alphabetical Listing, 2) Geographical Listing, and 3) Language Group
Listing.
Users should note that the terms in bold refer to and are comprised of all the countries,
territories and/or islands listed in the succeeding definition. Users should also note that
some of the definitions overlap.
The information appearing in this Schedule is based on the most current information
available as of the publication date of this Version 2018. IFTA does not assume legal
responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the information in this Schedule. This is
not intended to and cannot replace the need to consult legal counsel. These definitions are
subject to change as developments in national boundaries occur. IFTA reserves the right in
its sole discretion to change the following definitions at any time as conditions may require.
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ALPHABETICAL LISTING
Africa Algeria; Angola; Benin (Dahomey); Botswana; Burkina Faso (Upper Volta);
Burundi; Cameroon; Cape Verde Islands; Central African Republic; Chad; Comoros;
Cote d’Ivorie (Ivory Coast); Democratic Republic of Congo (fka Zaire); Djibouti Republic;
Equatorial Guinea; Eritrea; Ethiopia; Egypt; Gabon; Gambia; Ghana; Guinea; Guinea-
Bissau; Kenya; Lesotho; Liberia; Libya; Madagascar; Malawi; Mali; Mauritania;
Mauritius; Mayotte; Morocco (including Western Sahara); Mozambique; Namibia (South
West Africa); Niger; Nigeria; Republic of South Africa; Republic of Congo; Reunion;
Rwanda; Sao Tome and Principe; Senegal; Seychelles; Sierra Leone; Somalia; South
Sudan; Sudan; Swaziland; Tanzania; Togo; Tunisia; Uganda; Zambia; Zimbabwe.
Africa, Arabic-speaking Algeria; Chad; Comoros; Djibouti Republic; Egypt; Eritrea;
Libya; Mauritania; Morocco (including Western Sahara); Somalia; Sudan; Tunisia.
Africa, East (fka British East Africa) Botswana; Kenya; Malawi; Tanzania; Uganda;
Zambia; Zimbabwe.
Africa, English-speaking East Africa; South Africa; West Africa; South Sudan.
Africa, French-speaking Ex-French African Colonies; Ex-Belgian African Colonies;
French D.R.O.M. Territories of the Indian Ocean; French-speaking Indian Ocean
Territories. More specifically: Algeria; Benin (Dahomey); Burkina Faso (Upper Volta);
Burundi; Cameroon; Central African Republic; Chad; Comoros; Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory
Coast); Democratic Republic of Congo (fka Zaire); Djibouti Republic; Gabon; Guinea;
Madagascar; Mali; Mauritania; Mauritius; Mayotte; Morocco (including Western Sahara);
Niger; Republic of Congo; Reunion; Rwanda; Senegal; Seychelles; Togo; Tunisia.
Africa, Italian-speaking Ethiopia; Eritrea; Libya; Somalia.
Africa, North Algeria; Libya; Mauritania; Morocco (including Western Sahara); South
Sudan; Sudan; Tunisia.
Africa, Portuguese-speaking Angola; Guinea-Bissau; Cape Verde Islands;
Mozambique; Sao Tome and Principe.
Africa, South Botswana; Lesotho; Namibia (South West Africa); Republic of South
Africa; Swaziland; Zimbabwe. (Note: St Helena is typically licensed with South Africa but is
officially U.K. territory.)
Africa, Sub-Saharan Angola; Benin (Dahomey); Botswana; Burkina Faso (Upper
Volta); Burundi; Cameroon; Cape Verde; Central African Republic; Chad; Comoros;
Democratic Republic of the Congo (fka Zaire); Cote d’Ivorie (Ivory Coast); Equatorial
Guinea; Eritrea; Ethiopia; Gabon; Gambia; Ghana; Guinea; Guinea-Baso; Kenya;
Lesotho; Liberia; Madagascar; Malawi; Mail; Mauritania; Mozambique; Namibia; Niger;
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Nigeria; Republic of Congo; Republic of South Africa; Rwanda; Sao Tome & Principe;
Senegal; Seychelles; Sierra Leone; Somalia; Sudan; South Sudan; Swaziland; Tanzania;
Togo; Uganda; Zambia; Zimbabwe.
Africa, West (fka British West Africa) Gambia; Ghana; Liberia; Nigeria; Sierra Leone.
Alto Adige (aka “Bolzano” and “South Tyrol”) The predominantly German-speaking
portion of Trentino-Alto Adige, an autonomous region in northern Italy on the Austrian
border. (Note: If German distributor requests Alto Adige, it is recommended to seek approval
from the Italian distributor.)
Americas, The Caribbean; Latin America; North America.
Asia Afghanistan; Bangladesh; Bhutan; Brunei; Cambodia (Kampuchea); China (PRC);
Hong Kong; India; Indonesia; Japan; Laos; Macao; Malaysia; Maldives; Mongolia;
Myanmar (Burma); Nepal; North Korea; Pakistan; Philippines; Singapore; South Korea;
Sri Lanka (Ceylon); Taiwan (ROC); Thailand; Timor-Leste (East Timor); Vietnam. (Note:
although part of China (PRC), Hong Kong and Macau are usually licensed separately.)
Australia Australia and all of the following islands and territories: Ashmore & Cartier
Islands; Christmas Islands; Cocos (Keeling) Islands; Coral Sea Islands; Heard and
McDonald Islands; Jervis Bay; Macquarie Island; Nauru; Norfolk Island; Papua New
Guinea (including but not limited to Admiralty Islands, New Britain, New Ireland and
Bougainville); Solomon Islands; Vanuatu (New Hebrides).
Baltics, The Estonia; Latvia; Lithuania. (Note: The Baltics are often licensed with the CIS
but are not included in the CIS definition)
Benelux, The Belgium; Luxembourg; Netherlands (Holland).
Bolzano See “Alto Adige.”
British Virgin Islands - Anegada; Jost Van Dyke; Tortola; Virgin Gorda.
Canada The provinces and territories of Canada. More specifically: Alberta, British
Columbia, Labrador, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario,
Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan and the territories of Nunavut, Northwest
Territories, Yukon Territories. (See also “English-Speaking Canada “and “French-Speaking
Canada.”)
Capo d ‘Istria (aka “Capo Istria” or “Koper”) The Istria peninsula in Slovenia, just
south of Trieste, Italy. (Note: many residents speak Italian).
Caribbean (aka “Caribbean Basin”) Aruba; British Virgin Islands; Cuba (subject to
embargo); Dominican Republic; French Antilles; Haiti; Netherlands Antilles, Former
Territories of; West Indies.
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Central America Belize; Costa Rica; El Salvador; Guatemala; Honduras (including
Swan Islands, aka Islas Santanilla); Nicaragua (including Islas de Maiz, aka Corn Island);
Panama.
China (PRC) The Peoples Republic of China not including the Special Administrative
Regions of Hong Kong and Macao (Note: both Hong Kong and Macao are usually licensed
separately from China).
Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Armenia; Abkhazia (Republic of);
Azerbaijan; Belarus; Georgia); Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan; Moldova; Russia; South Ossetia
(aka the State of Alania); Tajikistan; Turkmenistan; Ukraine; Uzbekistan. (Note: in Moldova,
TV rights are usually licensed on a non-exclusive basis due to Romanian T.V. broadcasts.)
Dom Tom Territories See “French D.R.O.M. C.O.M. Territories.”
Dutch Antilles (fka Netherland Antilles) See “Netherlands Antilles, Former Territories of.”
Eire See “Ireland, Republic of.”
Eastern Europe Albania; Bulgaria; Czech Republic; Hungary; Poland; Romania;
Slovakia; Former Yugoslavia [Specifically Bosnia / Herzegovina; Croatia; Kosovo (Note:
Kosovo has been usually licensed with Montenegro); Macedonia (Note: the Macedonian
parliament ratified a deal to rename the nation “North Macedonia”, citizens will vote on the deal
through a referendum in fall 2018); Montenegro; Slovenia; Serbia (including the autonomous
province of Vojvodina)]. (Note: Some buyers may include in Eastern Europe the CIS and / or The
Baltics.)
Egypt Egypt is typically licensed with Middle East.
English-speaking Canada The provinces and territories of Canada: Alberta, British
Columbia, Labrador, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario,
Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and Saskatchewan and the territories of Nunavut,
Northwest Territories, and Yukon Territories. (See also “French-speaking Canada.”)
English-speaking Europe Republic of Ireland (Eire) and the United Kingdom.
Europe The countries and territories in Western Europe and Eastern Europe many of
which are members of the European Union. (Note: Some buyers may include in Europe and /
or Eastern Europe the CIS and/or The Baltics.)
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European Union
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Austria; Belgium; Bulgaria; Croatia; Cyprus; Czech Republic (aka
Czechia); Denmark; Estonia; Finland; France (includes Outermost Regions - Martinique,
Mayotte, Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Réunion, and St. Martin); Germany; Greece; Hungary;
Ireland; Italy; Latvia; Lithuania; Luxembourg; Malta; Netherland; Poland; Portugal
(includes Outermost Regions - Madeira and the Azores); Romania; Slovakia; Slovenia; Spain
(includes Outermost Region - the Canary Islands); Sweden; United Kingdom
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Ex-Belgian African Colonies Burundi; Democratic Republic of Congo (fka Zaire);
Rwanda.
Ex-French African Colonies Algeria; Benin (Dahomey); Burkina Faso (Upper Volta);
Cameroon; Central African Republic; Chad; Cote d’Ivorie (Ivory Coast); Gabon; Guinea;
Mali; Mauritania; Morocco (includes Western Sahara); Niger; Republic of Congo; Senegal;
Togo; Tunisia.
Federated States of Micronesia Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei, Yap
Former U.S.S.R. See “Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).”
Former Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Serbia, Montenegro (including Vojvodina).
Former Yugoslavia Bosnia / Herzegovina; Croatia, Kosovo (Note: Kosovo is usually
licensed with Montenegro); Macedonia, Montenegro (including Vojvodina); Slovenia, Serbia.
France The Metropolitan Territory of France (European France); Corsica; Principality
of Andorra (French-speaking only); and Principality of Monaco (French-speaking only).
French Antilles Guadeloupe (including Basse-Terre, Grand-Terre, Petite Terre, Marie-
Galante, La Desirade, Les Saintes, St. Bart (St Barthelemy), and St. Martin); Martinique.
French C.O.M. Territories (fka French T.O.M. Territories) French Polynesia; Futuna
Island; Island of Clipperton; New Caledonia; Scattered Islands (including Banc du Geyser;
Bassas da India; Europa Island; Glorioso Islands; Juan de Nova Island; Tromelin Island);
Wallis Island. (note: C.O.M. is an abbreviation of “Collectivites of d’outre-mer,” English:
“overseas collectivity”)
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Note: EU Regulation 2017/1128 (14 June 2017) on cross-border portability of online content services in the internal market
obligates online content service providers to permit subscribers of paid online services that are portable in the Member State of
residence, i.e., the Licensed Territory, whose Member State of residence has been verified, to access such services throughout the
EU/EEA when temporarily travelling, without additional charge to the subscriber. Free-to-view services (including public service
broadcasters’) may opt-in to provide portability to subscribers, but then become subject to the residence verification and other
obligations under the Portability Regulation. It should be noted that the Portability Regulation applies in Member State territories
designated as “Outermost regions” by the EU, but not in territories designated by the EU as “Overseas Countries and Territories”.
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See the European Union in the “Other” section of the Language Group listing of this edition of the IFTA International Schedule
of Territory Definitions.
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The United Kingdom is scheduled to leave the EU on 29 March 2019 at midnight CET. As of September 2018, negotiations are
in progress regarding the terms of this withdrawal including a possible transition period for a full exit. However, any possible
outcomes related to these negotiations remain unclear.
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French D.O.M. Territories See “French D.R.O.M. Territories
French DOM-TOM Territories See “French D.R.O.M. C.O.M. Territories”. (Note: Some
French buyers still use the DOM-TOM terminology.)
French D.R.O.M. Territories (fka French DOM Territories) French Antilles; French
Guiana; St. Pierre & Miquelon; Reunion; Mayotte. (note: D.R.O.M. is an abbreviation of
“Departements et regions d’outre-mer,” English: “overseas departments and regions)
French D.R.O.M. Territories of Indian Ocean (fka French D.O.M. Territories of the
Indian Ocean) Mayotte; Reunion.
French D.R.O.M. C.O.M. Territories (fka French D.O.M. T.O.M. Territories) All
French D.R.O.M. Territories and all French C.O.M. Territories
French- speaking Canada Those areas in Canada with a concentration of French
speakers: Quebec, Eastern Ontario; Manitoba; and New Brunswick. (Note: Users should be
aware that a conflict may arise when licensing French Language TV rights in Canada as two
islands belonging to France, St. Pierre and Miquelon, lie off the coast of Newfoundland.)
French-speaking Europe see “French Speaking Territories” in the Language Listing
section.
French-speaking Indian Ocean Territories Comoros; Djibouti Republic;
Madagascar; Mauritius; Seychelles.
French Oceania (fka French T.O.M. Territories) French Polynesia; French C.O.M.
Territories.
French Polynesia Tuamotu Archipelago, Gambier Islands, Marquises Islands (aka
Marquesas Islands), Austral Islands (including the Tubuai Islands [Maria, Rimatara, Rurutu,
Tubuai and Raivavae, aka Raevavae Islands] and The Bass Islands [Rapa and Marotiri Islands]), and
the Societe Islands, aka Society Islands (comprised of the Windward Islands [including Tahiti] and
the Leeward Islands [including Bora Bora]). (Note: The Leeward and Windward Islands in the
Pacific Ocean are not affiliated with the Leeward and Windward Islands in the West Indies).
French P.O.M. an unofficial term for French Polynesia which is officially listed with
“French C.O.M.” territories. (note: P.O.M. is an abbreviation of “Pays d’outre-mer,” English:
“overseas country”)
French Southern and Antarctic Lands (TAAF) Adélie Land; Crozet Islands;
Kerguelen Islands; Scattered Islands; St Paul and Amsterdam (Note: France’s claim to
Adélie Land is not recognized by the United States). (note: TAAF is an abbreviation of “Terres
Australes et Antarcticques Francais”)
French T.O.M. Territories - See “French C.O.M. Territories”
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German-speaking Europe See “German Speaking Territories” in the Language Listing
section.
Greece Greece including Crete and Cyprus.
Haiti Official name is the Republic of Haiti.
Holland same as Netherlands.
Hong Kong Hong Kong SAR (Special Administrative Region).
India Republic of India.
Indian Subcontinent (South Asia) Afghanistan; India; Pakistan; Bangladesh; Nepal;
Bhutan; Sri Lanka; Maldives.
Ireland, Republic of Same as Eire.
Israel The State of Israel. (Note: Both Hebrew and Arabic are spoken in Israel)
Italy Italy (including Sardinia and Sicily); Capo d ‘Istria (Italian-speaking only); Malta
(Italian-speaking only); The Principality of Monaco (Italian-speaking only); San Marino;
Vatican City.
Italian-speaking Europe See “Italian Speaking Territories” in the Language Listing section.
Latin America Central America (Specifically: Belize; Costa Rica; El Salvador; Guatemala;
Honduras [including Swan Islands, aka Islas Santanilla]; Nicaragua [including Islas de Maiz, aka Corn
Island]; Panama. Mexico. South America (Specifically: Argentina; Bolivia; Brazil; Chile;
Colombia [including Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina]; Ecuador [including
Galapagos Islands]; French Guiana (Note: French Guiana is listed geographically in South America but
is officially a French D.R.O.M. Territory); Guyana (fka British Guiana) (Note: English speaking Guyana
can be licensed with West Indies depending on the deal); Paraguay; Peru; Suriname; Uruguay;
Venezuela). (Note: See “Caribbean” for additional territories that may be requested by
distributor)
Liechtenstein Official name is the Principality of Liechtenstein.
Luxembourg Official name is the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
Macao Macao SAR (Special Administrative Region).
Mainland China Same as China (PRC).
Mexico Official name is the United Mexican States.
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Middle East Bahrain; Egypt; Iran (subject to embargo); Iraq; Jordan; Kuwait; Lebanon;
Libya; Oman; Palestinian Authority (Palestinian National Authority); Qatar; Saudi Arabia;
Sudan; Syria; United Arab Emirates (including Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Fujairah, Sharjah, Ajman,
Umm Al-Quaiwain, Ras Al-Khaimah); Republic of Yemen.
Netherlands same as Holland.
Netherlands, Kingdom of Consists of four constituent countries: Netherlands (aka
Holland), Aruba, Curacao, Sint Maarten (not to be confused with the French D.R.O.M.
territory Saint Martin). (Note: Bonaire, Saba and St. Eustatius have become autonomous special
municipalities of the Netherlands but still may be licensed with the Kingdom of the Netherlands.)
Netherlands Antilles, Former Territories of (fka “Dutch Antilles”) Aruba; Bonaire;
Curacao; Saba; St. Eustatius; Sint Maarten. (Note: On October 10, 2010, the Netherlands
Antilles officially dissolved. As a result, Bonaire, Saba and St. Eustatius have become
autonomous special municipalities of the Netherlands, while former Dutch Caribbean colonies
Curacao and St. Maarten have become autonomous countries within the Kingdom of the
Netherlands. Further note the island of Sint Maarten is divided between France and The
Netherlands - the southern part of the island being Dutch and the northern, French Saint Martin.
Therefore, it may be licensed in the French & / or Dutch languages.)
New Zealand New Zealand and the following islands and territories: Cook Islands
(including Rarotonga); Fijian Islands; Kiribati (fka Gilbert Islands, including Ocean Islands);
Niue; Phoenix Islands; Rarotonga; Samoan Islands (excluding American Samoa); Tokelau
Islands; Tuvalu (fka Ellice Island); Tonga.
North America The United States of America (U.S.A. / U.S.) and Canada.
South America Argentina; Bolivia; Brazil; Chile; Colombia (including Archipelago of San
Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina); Ecuador (including Galapagos Islands); French
Guiana (Note: French Guiana is listed geographically in South America but is officially a French
D.R.O.M. Territory); Guyana (fka British Guiana) (Note: English speaking Guyana can be
licensed with West Indies depending on the deal); Paraguay; Peru; Suriname; Uruguay;
Venezuela.
South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Afghanistan,
Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka.
Scandinavia Denmark (including Greenland and Faroe Islands); Finland; Iceland
(sometimes); Norway; Sweden.
South Tyrol See “Alto Adige.”
Spain The Kingdom of Spain including the Principality of Andorra (Spanish-speaking
only); Canary Islands; the Balearic Islands; the autonomous cities of Melilla and Ceuta in
Morocco.
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Switzerland
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The Swiss Confederation.
Timor-Leste aka East Timor (Note: Timor-Leste is typically licensed with Indonesia.
Official languages are Portuguese and Tetun)
Universe (Rights to the) The earth and all space and everything in it including all
stars, planets and galaxies, known and unknown.
United Kingdom Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland); Channel
Islands (Jersey and Guernsey); Diego Garcia (Note: inhabited by UK and US military);
Gibraltar (Note: The status of Gibraltar as a British Overseas Territory may become the subject
of negotiation about whether it remains a British Overseas Territory after the United Kingdom
leaves the European Union. This may affect a U.K. deal.); Isle of Man; Malta (English-speaking
only); Pitcairn Islands; Saint Helena (Note: typically licensed with South Africa).
United States / U.S.A. / U.S. The United States of America and the following
territories, possessions and protectorates: Baker Island; Caroline Islands (Palau and the
Federated States of Micronesia); Guam; Marshall Islands; Northern Marianas; Puerto Rico;
Samoa (American); U.S. Virgin Islands (St. Croix, St. John, St. Thomas); Wake Island.
Western Europe Austria; Benelux (including Belgium, Netherlands [aka Holland], and
Luxembourg); France; Germany; Greece; Ireland (aka Eire), Republic of; Italy;
Liechtenstein; Portugal (including Azores and Madeira Islands); Scandinavia; Spain;
Switzerland; Turkey; United Kingdom.
West Indies - (fka British West Indies) Bahamas; Barbados; Bermuda; Cayman Islands;
Jamaica; Leeward Islands (Anguilla, Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, St. Kitts [St. Christopher]
and Nevis); Trinidad & Tobago; Turks & Caicos; Windward Islands (Dominica, Grenada,
Grenadines, St. Lucia, St. Vincent). (Note: The Leeward and Windward Islands in the West Indies
are not affiliated with the Leeward and Windward Islands in French Polynesia in the Pacific
Ocean). Note: buyers will add some islands that are usually sold in a US deal and should not be
licensed with West Indies. Note: English speaking Guyana can be licensed with West Indies
depending on the deal.
Worldwide Rights Rights that are limited to the geographic territory encompassed by
planet earth which excludes any space stations and / or colonies on planets other than
earth but includes any interspace travel services.
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Note: As of 1 January 2016, the “Linguistic Diversity” provisions of Article 19 of the Swiss Film Act, previously limited to a
film’s first public showing in a cinema, were extended to include “other uses” and may impact licensing practices, particularly with
respect to France, Italy, and Germany. The Swiss Government has provided guidance to clarify the scope of the amended Film
Act.
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GEOGRAPHICAL LISTING
AFRICA
Africa Algeria; Angola; Benin (Dahomey); Botswana; Burkina Faso (Upper Volta);
Burundi; Cameroon; Cape Verde Islands; Central African Republic; Chad; Comoros;
Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast); Democratic Republic of Congo (fka Zaire); Djibouti Republic;
Equatorial Guinea; Eritrea; Ethiopia; Egypt; Gabon; Gambia; Ghana; Guinea; Guinea-
Bissau; Kenya; Lesotho; Liberia; Libya; Madagascar; Malawi; Mali; Mauritania;
Mauritius; Mayotte; Morocco (including Western Sahara); Mozambique; Namibia (South
West Africa); Niger; Nigeria; Republic of South Africa; Republic of Congo; Reunion;
Rwanda; Sao Tome and Principe; Senegal; Seychelles; Sierra Leone; Somalia; South
Sudan; Sudan; Swaziland; Tanzania; Togo; Tunisia; Uganda; Zambia; Zimbabwe.
Africa, East (fka British East Africa) Botswana; Kenya; Malawi; Tanzania;
Uganda; Zambia; Zimbabwe.
Africa, North Algeria; Libya; Mauritania; Morocco (including Western Sahara);
South Sudan; Sudan; Tunisia.
Africa, South Botswana; Lesotho; Namibia (South West Africa); Republic of
South Africa; Swaziland; Zimbabwe. (Note: St Helena is typically licensed with South
Africa but is officially U.K. territory.)
Africa, Sub-Saharan Angola; Benin (Dahomey); Botswana; Burkina Faso
(Upper Volta); Burundi; Cameroon; Cape Verde; Central African Republic; Chad;
Comoros; Democratic Republic of the Congo (fka Zaire); Cote d’Ivorie (Ivory
Coast); Equatorial Guinea; Eritrea; Ethiopia; Gabon; Gambia; Ghana; Guinea;
Guinea-Baso; Kenya; Lesotho; Liberia; Madagascar; Malawi; Mail; Mauritania;
Mozambique; Namibia; Niger; Nigeria; Republic of Congo; Republic of South
Africa; Rwanda; Sao Tome & Principe; Senegal; Seychelles; Sierra Leone;
Somalia; Sudan; South Sudan; Swaziland; Tanzania; Togo; Uganda; Zambia;
Zimbabwe.
Africa, West (fka British West Africa) Gambia; Ghana; Liberia; Nigeria; Sierra
Leone.
THE AMERICAS
Americas, The Caribbean; Latin America; North America.
Caribbean (aka “Caribbean Basin”) Aruba; British Virgin Islands; Cuba (subject to
embargo); Dominican Republic; French Antilles; Haiti; Netherlands Antilles, Former
Territories of; West Indies.
British Virgin Islands - Anegada; Jost Van Dyke; Tortola; Virgin Gorda.
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French Antilles Guadeloupe (including Basse-Terre, Grand-Terre, Petite Terre,
Marie-Galante, La Desirade, Les Saintes), St. Bart (St. Barthelemy); St. Martin;
Martinique.
Netherlands Antilles, Former Territories of (fka “Dutch Antilles”) Aruba;
Bonaire; Curacao; Saba; St. Eustatius; Sint Maarten. (Note: On October 10, 2010,
the Netherlands Antilles officially dissolved. As a result, Bonaire, Saba and St. Eustatius
have become autonomous special municipalities of the Netherlands, while former Dutch
Caribbean colonies Curacao and Sint Maarten have become autonomous countries
within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Further note the island of Sint Maarten is divided
between France and The Netherlands - the southern part of the island being Dutch and
the northern, French Saint Martin. Therefore, it may be licensed in the French & / or
Dutch languages.)
West Indies - (fka British West Indies) Bahamas; Barbados; Bermuda; Cayman
Islands; Jamaica; Leeward Islands (Anguilla, Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, St. Kitts
[St. Christopher] and Nevis); Trinidad & Tobago; Turks & Caicos; Windward Islands
(Dominica, Grenada, Grenadines, St. Lucia, St. Vincent). (Note: The Leeward and
Windward Islands in the West Indies are not affiliated with the Leeward and Windward
Islands in French Polynesia in the Pacific Ocean). Note: buyers will add some islands
that are usually sold in a U.S. deal and should not be licensed with West Indies. Note:
English speaking Guyana can be licensed with West Indies depending on the deal.
Latin America Central America; Mexico; South America. (Note: See “Caribbean” for
additional territories that may be requested by distributor.)
Central America Belize; Costa Rica; El Salvador; Guatemala; Honduras
(including Swan Islands, aka Islas Santanilla); Nicaragua (including Islas de Maiz, aka
Corn Island); Panama.
Mexico Official name is the United Mexican States.
South America Argentina; Bolivia; Brazil; Chile; Colombia (including
Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina); Ecuador (including
Galapagos Islands); French Guiana (Note: French Guiana is listed geographically in
South America but is officially a French D.R.O.M. Territory); Guyana (fka British
Guiana) (Note: English speaking Guyana can be licensed with West Indies depending on
the deal); Paraguay; Peru; Suriname; Uruguay; Venezuela.
North America The United States of America (U.S.A. / U.S.) and Canada.
Canada The provinces and territories of Canada. More specifically: Alberta,
British Columbia, Labrador, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova
Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan and the territories
of Nunavut, Northwest Territories, Yukon Territories. (See also “English-Speaking
Canada “and “French-Speaking Canada.”)
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United States / U.S.A. / U.S. The United States of America and the following
territories, possessions, and protectorates: Baker Island; Caroline Islands (Palau
and the Federated States of Micronesia); Guam; Marshall Islands; Northern
Marianas; Puerto Rico; Samoa (American); U.S. Virgin Islands (St. Croix, St. John,
St. Thomas); Wake Island.
ASIA
Asia Afghanistan; Bangladesh; Bhutan; Brunei; Cambodia (Kampuchea); China (PRC);
Hong Kong; India; Indonesia; Japan; Laos; Macau; Malaysia; Maldives; Mongolia;
Myanmar (Burma); Nepal; North Korea; Pakistan; Philippines; Singapore; South Korea;
Sri Lanka (Ceylon); Taiwan (ROC); Thailand; Timor-Leste (East Timor); Vietnam. (Note:
although part of China (PRC), Hong Kong and Macau are usually licensed separately.)
South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Afghanistan,
Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka.
Timor-Leste aka East Timor (Note: Timor-Leste is typically licensed with
Indonesia. Official languages are Portuguese and Tetun)
EUROPE
Europe The countries and territories in Western Europe and Eastern Europe many of
which are members of the European Union. (Note: Some buyers may include in Europe and /
or Eastern Europe the CIS and/or The Baltics.)
European Union
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Austria; Belgium; Bulgaria; Croatia; Cyprus; Czech Republic (aka
Czechia); Denmark; Estonia; Finland; France (includes Outermost Regions - Martinique,
Mayotte, Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Réunion, and St. Martin); Germany; Greece; Hungary;
Ireland; Italy; Latvia; Lithuania; Luxembourg; Malta; Netherland; Poland; Portugal
(includes Outermost Regions - Madeira and the Azores); Romania; Slovakia; Slovenia; Spain
(includes Outermost Region - the Canary Islands); Sweden; United Kingdom
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Note: EU Regulation 2017/1128 (14 June 2017) on cross-border portability of online content services in the internal market
obligates online content service providers to permit subscribers of paid online services that are portable in the Member State of
residence, i.e., the Licensed Territory, whose Member State of residence has been verified, to access such services throughout the
EU/EEA when temporarily travelling, without additional charge to the subscriber. Free-to-view services (including public service
broadcasters’) may opt-in to provide portability to subscribers, but then become subject to the residence verification and other
obligations under the Portability Regulation. It should be noted that the Portability Regulation applies in Member State territories
designated as “Outermost regions” by the EU, but not in territories designated by the EU as “Overseas Countries and Territories”.
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See the European Union in the “Other” section of the Language Group listing of this edition of the IFTA International Schedule
of Territory Definitions.
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The United Kingdom is scheduled to leave the EU on 29 March 2019 at midnight CET. As of September 2018, negotiations are
in progress regarding the terms of this withdrawal including a possible transition period for a full exit. However, any possible
outcomes related to these negotiations remain unclear.
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Eastern Europe Albania; Bulgaria; Czech Republic; Hungary; Poland; Romania;
Slovakia; Former Yugoslavia [Specifically Bosnia / Herzegovina; Croatia; Kosovo (Note:
Kosovo has been usually licensed with Montenegro); Macedonia (Note: the Macedonian
parliament ratified a deal to rename the nation “North Macedonia”, citizens will vote on the deal
through a referendum in fall 2018); Montenegro; Slovenia; Serbia (including the autonomous
province of Vojvodina)]. (Note: Some buyers may include in Eastern Europe the CIS and / or The
Baltics.)
Baltics, The Estonia; Latvia; Lithuania. (Note: The Baltics are often licensed with
the CIS but are not included in the CIS definition)
Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Armenia; Abkhazia (Republic
of); Azerbaijan; Belarus; Georgia); Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan; Moldova; Russia;
South Ossetia (aka the State of Alania); Tajikistan; Turkmenistan; Ukraine;
Uzbekistan. (Note: in Moldova, TV rights are usually licensed on a non-exclusive basis
due to Romanian T.V. broadcasts.)
Western Europe Austria; Benelux (including Belgium, Netherlands, [aka Holland] and
Luxembourg); France; Germany; Greece; Ireland (aka Eire), Republic of; Italy;
Liechtenstein; Portugal (including Azores and Madeira Islands); Scandinavia; Spain;
Switzerland; Turkey; United Kingdom.
Alto Adige (aka “Bolzano” and “South Tyrol”) The predominantly German-
speaking portion of Trentino-Alto Adige, an autonomous region in northern Italy
on the Austrian border. (Note: If German distributor requests Alto Adige, it is
recommended to seek approval from Italian distributor.)
Benelux, The Belgium; Luxembourg; Netherlands (Holland).
Bolzano See “Alto Adige.”
Capo d ‘Istria (aka “Capo Istria” or “Koper”) The Istria peninsula in Slovenia,
just south of Trieste, Italy. (Note: many residents speak Italian).
Eire See “Ireland, Republic of.”
France The Metropolitan Territory of France (European France); Corsica;
Principality of Andorra (French-speaking only); and Principality of Monaco
(French-speaking only).
Greece Greece including Crete and Cyprus.
Holland Same as Netherlands.
Ireland, Republic of Same as Eire.
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Italy Italy (including Sardinia and Sicily); Capo d ‘Istria (Italian-speaking only);
Malta (Italian-speaking only); The Principality of Monaco (Italian-speaking only);
San Marino; Vatican City.
Netherlands same as Holland.
Spain The Kingdom of Spain including the Principality of Andorra (Spanish-
speaking only); Canary Islands; the Balearic Islands; the autonomous cities of
Melilla and Ceuta in Morocco.
Scandinavia Denmark (including Greenland and Faroe Islands); Finland; Iceland
(sometimes); Norway; Sweden.
South Tyrol See “Alto Adige.”
Switzerland
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The Swiss Confederation.
United Kingdom Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland);
Channel Islands (Jersey and Guernsey); Diego Garcia (Note: inhabited by UK and US
military); Gibraltar (Note: The status of Gibraltar as a British Overseas Territory may
become the subject of negotiation about whether it remains a British Overseas Territory
after the United Kingdom leaves the European Union. This may affect a U.K. deal.); Isle
of Man; Malta (English-speaking only); Pitcairn Islands; Saint Helena (Note:
typically licensed with South Africa).
OCEANIA
Australia Australia and all of the following islands and territories: Ashmore & Cartier
Islands; Christmas Islands; Cocos (Keeling) Islands; Coral Sea Islands; Heard and
McDonald Islands; Jervis Bay; Macquarie Island; Nauru; Norfolk Island; Papua New
Guinea (including but not limited to Admiralty Islands, New Britain, New Ireland and
Bougainville) Solomon Islands; Vanuatu (New Hebrides).
French Oceania (fka French T.O.M. Territories) French Polynesia; French C.O.M.
Territories.
French C.O.M. Territories (fka French T.O.M. Territories) French Polynesia;
Futuna Island; Island of Clipperton; New Caledonia; Scattered Islands (including
Banc du Geyser; Bassas da India; Europa Island; Glorioso Islands; Juan de Nova
Island; Tromelin Island); Wallis Island. (note: C.O.M. is an abbreviation of
“Collectivites of d’outre-mer,” English: “overseas collectivity”)
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film’s first public showing in a cinema, were extended to include “other uses” and may impact licensing practices, particularly with
respect to France, Italy, and Germany. The Swiss Government has provided guidance to clarify the scope of the amended Film
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French Polynesia Tuamotu Archipelago; Gambier Islands; Marquises Islands
(aka Marquesas Islands); Austral Islands (including the Tubuai Islands [Maria,
Rimatara, Rurutu, Tubuai and Raivavae, aka Raevavae Islands] and The Bass Islands [Rapa
and Marotiri Islands]); and the Societe Islands, aka Society Islands (comprised of the
Windward Islands [including Tahiti] and the Leeward Islands [including Bora Bora] ). (Note:
The Leeward and Windward Islands in the Pacific Ocean are not affiliated with the
Leeward and Windward Islands in the West Indies).
French T.O.M. Territories - See “French C.O.M. Territories”
New Zealand New Zealand and the following islands and territories: Cook
Islands (including Rarotonga); Fijian Islands; Kiribati (fka Gilbert Islands, including
Ocean Islands); Niue; Phoenix Islands; Samoan Islands (excluding American Samoa);
Tokelau Islands; Tuvalu (fka Ellice Island); Tonga.
OTHER
Israel The State of Israel. (Note: Both Hebrew and Arabic are spoken in Israel)
Middle East Bahrain; Egypt; Iran (subject to embargo); Iraq; Jordan; Kuwait; Lebanon;
Libya; Oman; Palestinian Authority (Palestinian National Authority); Qatar; Saudi Arabia;
Sudan; Syria; United Arab Emirates (including Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Fujairah, Sharjah, Ajman,
Umm Al-Quaiwain, Ras Al-Khaimah); Republic of Yemen.
Universe (Rights to the) The earth and all space and everything in it including all
stars, planets and galaxies, known and unknown.
Worldwide Rights Rights that are limited to the geographic territory encompassed by
planet earth which excludes any space stations and / or colonies on planets other than
earth but includes any interspace travel services.
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LANGUAGE GROUP LISTING
Introduction:
The following definitions only apply to the speaking of the Arabic, English, French,
German, Italian, Portuguese, or Spanish languages in the appropriate listed country or
territory and do not imply that these languages are the only languages spoken in each
listed country or territory, or that the individual country or territory should be included in
a geographical or political definition for any other Arabic-speaking, English-speaking,
French-speaking, German-speaking, Italian-speaking, Portuguese-speaking or Spanish-
speaking Territory. As such, possible conflicts can occur with other geographical or
language-based definitions.
ENGLISH-SPEAKING TERRITORIES
Australia Australia and all of the following islands and territories: Ashmore & Cartier
Islands; Christmas Islands; Cocos (Keeling) Islands; Coral Sea Islands; Heard and
McDonald Islands; Jervis Bay; Macquarie Island; Nauru; Norfolk Island; Papua New
Guinea (including but not limited to Admiralty Islands, New Britain, New Ireland and
Bougainville); Solomon Islands; Vanuatu (New Hebrides).
English-speaking Africa East Africa; South Africa; West Africa, South Sudan.
East Africa (fka British East Africa) Botswana; Kenya; Malawi; Tanzania;
Uganda; Zambia; Zimbabwe.
South Africa Botswana; Lesotho; Namibia (South West Africa); Republic of
South Africa (Note: St Helena is typically licensed with South Africa but is officially
U.K. territory. When other languages are licensed, determine what impact this will have
on the South African deal); Swaziland; Zimbabwe.
West Africa (fka British West Africa) Gambia; Ghana; Liberia; Nigeria; Sierra
Leone.
English-speaking Canada The provinces and territories of Canada: Alberta, British
Columbia, Labrador, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario,
Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and Saskatchewan and the territories of Nunavut,
Northwest Territories, and Yukon Territories. (See also “French-speaking Canada.”)
English-speaking Caribbean English-speaking Caribbean basin includes Bahamas,
Barbados, Bermuda, Guyana, Jamaica, Montserrat, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, St.
Kitts-Nevis, St. Martin, Trinidad & Tobago, Dominica, Grenada, St Vincent & the
Grenadines, St. Lucia. (Note: Some of these islands can conflict with a U.S. deal. See also
“Caribbean Language Groupings” in the “Other” section below.)
English-speaking Europe The Republic of Ireland (Eire) and the United Kingdom.
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English-speaking South America Guyana (fka British Guiana).
Ireland, Republic of Same as Eire.
New Zealand New Zealand and the following islands and territories: Cook Islands
(including Rarotonga); Fijian Islands; Kiribati (fka Gilbert Islands, including Ocean Islands);
Niue; Phoenix Islands; Samoan Islands (excluding American Samoa); Tokelau Islands;
Tuvalu (formerly Ellice Island); Tonga.
United Kingdom Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland); Channel
Islands (Jersey and Guernsey); Diego Garcia (Note: inhabited by UK and US military);
Gibraltar (Note: The status of Gibraltar as a British Overseas Territory may become the subject
of negotiation about whether it remains a British Overseas Territory after the United Kingdom
leaves the European Union. This may affect a U.K. deal.); Isle of Man; Malta (English-speaking
only); Pitcairn Islands; Saint Helena (Note: typically licensed with South Africa).
United States / U.S.A. / U.S. The United States of America and the following
territories, possessions and protectorates: Baker Island; Caroline Islands (Palau and the
Federated States of Micronesia); Guam; Marshall Islands; Northern Marianas; Puerto Rico;
Samoa (American); U.S. Virgin Islands (St. Croix, St. John, St. Thomas); Wake Island.
West Indies - (fka British West Indies) Bahamas; Barbados; Bermuda; Cayman Islands;
Jamaica; Leeward Islands (Anguilla, Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, St. Kitts [St. Christopher]
and Nevis); Trinidad & Tobago; Turks & Caicos; Windward Islands (Dominica, Grenada,
Grenadines, St. Lucia, St. Vincent). (Note: The Leeward and Windward Islands in the West Indies
are not affiliated with the Leeward and Windward Islands in French Polynesia in the Pacific
Ocean). Note: buyers will add some islands that are usually sold in a US deal and should not be
licensed with West Indies. Note: English speaking Guyana can be licensed with West Indies
depending on the deal.
FRENCH-SPEAKING TERRITORIES
France The Metropolitan Territory of France (European France); Corsica; Principality
of Andorra (French-speaking only); and Principality of Monaco (French-speaking only).
French Antilles Guadeloupe (including Basse-Terre, Grand-Terre, Petite Terre, Marie-
Galante, La Desirade, Les Saintes, St. Bart (St Barthelemy), and St. Martin); Martinique.
French C.O.M. Territories (fka French T.O.M. Territories) French Polynesia; Futuna
Island; Island of Clipperton; New Caledonia; Scattered Islands (including Banc du Geyser;
Bassas da India; Europa Island; Glorioso Islands; Juan de Nova Island; Tromelin Island);
Wallis Island. (note: C.O.M. is an abbreviation of “Collectivites of d’outre-mer,” English:
“overseas collectivity”.)
French D.R.O.M. Territories (fka French D.O.M. Territories) French Antilles; French
Guiana (Note: some buyers will include French Guiana in “Spanish Speaking South America);
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St. Pierre & Miquelon; Reunion; Mayotte. (note: D.R.O.M. is an abbreviation of
“Departements et regions d’outre-mer,” English: “overseas departments and regions.)
French D.R.O.M. C.O.M. Territories (fka French D.O.M. T.O.M. Territories) All French
D.R.O.M. Territories and All French C.O.M. Territories.
French Oceania (fka French T.O.M. Territories) French Polynesia; French C.O.M.
Territories
French Polynesia Tuamotu Archipelago; Gambier Islands; Marquises Islands (aka
Marquesas Islands); Austral Islands (including the Tubuai Islands [Maria, Rimatara, Rurutu,
Tubuai and Raivavae, aka Raevavae Islands] and The Bass Islands [Rapa and Marotiri Islands]); and
the Societe Islands, aka Society Islands (comprised of the Windward Islands [including Tahiti] and
the Leeward Islands [including Bora Bora]). (Note: The Leeward and Windward Islands in the
Pacific Ocean are not affiliated with the Leeward and Windward Islands in the West Indies).
French P.O.M. an unofficial term for French Polynesia which is officially listed with
“French C.O.M.” territories. (note: P.O.M. is an abbreviation of “Pays d’outre-mer,” English:
“overseas country”)
Haiti Official name is the Republic of Haiti.
French-speaking Africa
Note: some French language territories in Africa overlap with Arabic speaking territories
and need to be licensed on a non-exclusive basis
Ex-French African Colonies Algeria; Benin (Dahomey); Burkina Faso (Upper
Volta); Cameroon; Central African Republic; Chad; Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast);
Gabon; Guinea; Mali; Mauritania; Morocco (includes Western Sahara); Niger;
Republic of Congo; Senegal; Togo; Tunisia.
Ex-Belgian African Colonies Burundi; Democratic Republic of Congo (fka
Zaire); Rwanda.
French D.R.O.M. Territories of Indian Ocean (fka French D.O.M. Territories of
the Indian Ocean) Mayotte; Reunion
French-speaking Indian Ocean Territories Comoros; Djibouti Republic;
Madagascar; Mauritius; Seychelles.
French-speaking Canada Those areas in Canada with a concentration of French
speakers: Quebec, Eastern Ontario; Manitoba; and New Brunswick. (Note: Users should be
aware that a conflict may arise when licensing French Language TV rights in Canada as two
islands belonging to France, St. Pierre and Miquelon, lie off the coast of Newfoundland)
French-speaking Europe Belgium (French-speaking only); Metropolitan territory of
France; Corsica; Principality of Andorra (French-speaking only); Luxembourg (French-
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speaking only); Principality of Monaco (French-speaking only). (Note: see “Switzerland” in
the “Other” section below.)
GERMAN-SPEAKING TERRITORIES
Alto Adige (aka “Bolzano” and “South Tyrol”) the predominantly German-speaking
portion of Trentino-Alto Adige, an autonomous region in northern Italy on the Austrian
border. (Note: If German distributor requests Alto Adige, it is recommended to seek approval
from the Italian distributor)
Bolzano See “Alto Adige.”
German-speaking Europe Austria; Germany; Italy (German-speaking only); Alto Adige
(aka “Bolzano” or “South Tyrol”); Liechtenstein; Luxembourg (German-speaking only).
(Note: see “Switzerland” in the “Other” section below.)
South Tyrol See “Alto Adige.”
ITALIAN-SPEAKING TERRITORIES
Capo d’Istria (aka “Capo Istria” or “Koper”) The Istria peninsula in Slovenia, just
south of Trieste, Italy. (Note: many residents speak Italian)
Italy Italy (including Sardinia and Sicily); Capo d’Istria (Italian-speaking only); Malta
(Italian-speaking only); The Principality of Monaco (Italian-speaking only); San Marino;
Vatican City.
Italian-speaking Africa Eritrea; Ethiopia; Libya; Somalia.
Italian-speaking Europe Italy (including Sardinia and Sicily); Capo d’Istria (Italian-
speaking only); Malta (Italian-speaking only); Principality of Monaco (Italian-speaking only);
San Marino; Vatican City. (Note: see “Switzerland” in the “Other” section of below.)
PORTUGUESE-SPEAKING TERRITORIES
Brazil Official name is the Federative Republic of Brazil.
Portugal Includes the Azores and Madeira Islands.
Portuguese-speaking Africa Angola; Guinea-Bissau; Cape Verde Islands;
Mozambique; Sao Tome and Principe.
Portuguese-speaking AsiaMacau (Note: former Portuguese colony, official languages are
Chinese and Portuguese); Timor-Leste (East Timor) (Note: Timor-Leste is typically licensed
with Indonesia. Official languages are Portuguese and Tetun).
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Spanish-Speaking Territories
Central America - Belize; Costa Rica; El Salvador; Guatemala; Honduras (including
Swan Islands, aka Islas Santanilla); Nicaragua (including Islas de Maiz, aka Corn Island);
Panama.
Equatorial Guinea Official name is the Republic of Equatorial Guinea
Mexico Official name is United Mexican States.
Spain The Kingdom of Spain including the Principality of Andorra (Spanish-speaking
only); Canary Islands; the Balearic Islands; the autonomous cities of Melilla and Ceuta in
Morocco.
Spanish Speaking Caribbean Cuba (subject to embargo); Dominican Republic.
Spanish Speaking South America - Argentina; Bolivia; Chile; Colombia (including
Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina); Ecuador (including Galapagos
Islands) French Guiana (Note: French Guiana is geographically in South America but is
officially a French D.R.O.M. Territory); Paraguay; Peru; Suriname; Uruguay; Venezuela.
(Note: See “Caribbean” for additional territories that may be requested by distributor)
OTHER
Arabic-speaking Africa Algeria; Chad; Comoros; Djibouti Republic; Egypt; Eritrea;
Libya; Mauritania; Morocco (including Western Sahara); Somalia; Sudan (subject to
embargo); Tunisia.
Caribbean Language Groupings: English, French, Dutch, and Spanish can all be
licensed on non-exclusive territory and language basis in the Caribbean.
European Union Note: EU Regulation 2017/1128 (14 June 2017) on cross-border
portability of online content services in the internal market does not mandate that
rightsholders grant languages spoken in other Member States where the licensed content
may be accessed by subscribers traveling temporarily elsewhere in the EU or European
Economic Area (EEA).
Luxembourg May be licensed in the French, Dutch, German, or Flemish languages.
Switzerland Note: As of 1 January 2016, the “Linguistic Diversity” provisions of Article 19
of the Swiss Film Act, previously limited to a film’s first public showing in a cinema, were
extended to include “other uses” and may impact licensing practices, particularly with respect to
France, Italy, and Germany. The Swiss Government has provided guidance to clarify the scope
of the amended Film Act.