Know About Domain Names

     Top Level Domain is the last part of a fully qualified domain name. In the internet TLD's are provided the highest preference in the hierarchy of Domain Name System.

Top Level Domains are divided mainly into two categories, they are Generic TLD's(gTLD's) and Country Code TLD's(ccTLD). The gTLD's contain three or more characters and ccTLD's are two letter domains meant for countries or territories.

Apart from this other TLD's include, sponsored TLD's that are sponsored by private agencies or organisations. Unsponsored TLD's that operate directly under the policy of ICANN.

Following table lists the Generic TLD's(gTLD's)

gTLD	Description
.aero	This TLD is for air-transport industry
.asia	This TLD is for individuals, organisations, individuals from Asia, Autralia, Pacific region
.biz	This TLD is for aimed for business or commercial entities.
.cat	TLD dedicated for websites in the Catalan language or culture
.com	Any one can use this TLD.
.coop	TLD for cooperatives defined by rochdale principles.
.edu	Educational institutions can use this TLD.
.gov	TLD for government agencies, entities of United States.
.info	TLD is open for registration by anyone.
.int	TLD for organizations or offices bound by a treaty between nations.
.jobs	TLD used by companies to advertis ethier own job openings and not third party jobs.
.mil	TLDto be used by US Military.
.mobi	TLD for websites that are compatible with mobile devices.
.museum	TLD is used by museums alone.
.name	This TLD is open for any person to register.
.net	This TLD is open for any person or entity to register.
.org	This TLD is open for any person or entity to register.
.pro	TLD can be registered by certified lawyers,accountants, physicians and engineers of France,Canada,UK and USA.
.tel	TLD for internet communication services.
.travel	TLD for travel related websites.