Froma character it uses different methods to derive country ISO3 digit codes
ctryToIso3(x, method = "countrycode")character. country name
character. Package name used to derive IS03 codes. Options are 'countrycode' (default) or 'GNRS'.
Josep M Serra-Diaz (pep.serradiaz@agroparistech.fr) (adpatation)
countrycode-package Vincent Arel-Bundock vincent.arel-bundock@umontreal.ca ,
GNRS Brad Boyle, Brian Maitner
right now not implemented with fuzzy matching, but is case insensitive. Methods implemented, 'countrycode' and 'GNRS'
countrycode and GNRS
Other spStatus:
nativeStatusCtry()