Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) are domain names or
Web addresses,
represented by local language characters. When a user types an IDN in local
language characters, an IDN resolution process is required to locate the
corresponding Web site or e-mail address. The native language domain name will be
followed by .com or .net. The goal of Internationalized Domain Names is to
improve the international accessibility and functionality of the Internet by
allowing users to register domain names in non-English languages.
VeriSign - How IDNs Work This Web page provides an overview of Internationalized Domain Names, how it works and why you should consider using them.
