Source-backed category
- Examples pending
- 4 reviewed starter clues
- Sources: Geomastr, Bellingcat, Plonk Trainer
- Last reviewed May 7, 2026
Domains & Phone Codes
ccTLDs, phone prefixes, URLs, ads, business vans, and public-service signs.
Signals to check
- .br
- .jp
- .mx
- +55
- +81
- +52
Caveats and false positives
- Cross-border businesses and global domains can mislead.
Published clues
Verified facts and community meta are labeled separately so learners can judge how stable each clue is.
Verified factHigh confidenceBeginnerMove / No Move starterLast reviewed May 7, 2026
Brazil .br domain
A visible .br domain is a Brazil clue.
Applies toBrazil
SourcesIANA
- Ads and websites can be cross-border; still strong when local.
Verified factHigh confidenceBeginnerMove / No Move starterLast reviewed May 7, 2026
Kenya .ke and left driving
A visible .ke domain is a Kenya clue; Kenya drives on the left.
Applies toKenya
- Domain signs are precise when local but not always visible.
Verified factHigh confidenceBeginnerMove / No Move starterLast reviewed May 7, 2026
Malaysia .my and left driving
A visible .my domain is a Malaysia clue; Malaysia also drives on the left.
Applies toMalaysia
- .my can appear on non-road ads; pair with road side/signage.
Verified factHigh confidenceBeginnerMove / No Move starterLast reviewed May 7, 2026
Mexico .mx domain
A visible .mx domain is a Mexico clue.
Applies toMexico
SourcesIANA
- Spanish alone is not enough; .mx is stronger when readable.