Template:Continent code/doc

The continent code template will return an abbreviation to sort tables by location. It uses the 7-continent system common in English-speaking countries. It has 3 advantages over typing an abbreviation into the table cell:


 * It creates wikilinks for accessibility.
 * For consistency, the template applies to all places on Earth. It uses the inclusive Oceania. Anywhere in the world can be prefixed by one of these seven designations. The template also includes two esoteric prefixes.
 * IC (intercontinental) covers entries between or across continents.
 * OS (outer space) covers entries beyond Earth.
 * To sort by country, use a country's name as the argument. The template will choose the continent abbreviation. It will also append hidden text for sorting. See the Country names section below for examples.

Usage
The template accepts one argument. This can be a 2-letter code listed below, a continent's name, or a country's name. Within a single table, only use the country or the continent for correct sorting.

TemplateData
{	"description": "This template returns an abbreviation to sort tables by location. It uses the 7-continent system.", "params": { "1": {			"label": "Location", "description": "Enter a country's name, continent's name, or 2-letter continent code (AF, AN, AS, EU, OC, NA, or SA) as the template's only parameter.", "type": "string", "required": true, "example": "'Mexico', 'North America', or 'NA'" }	},	"format": "inline" }