.krd domain extension

.krd is a generic top-level domain for the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. It is sponsored and operated by the KRG Department of Information Technology, part of the Kurdistan Regional Government. The domain is intended for use by individuals, businesses, and organizations with a connection to the Kurdistan Region. Registration is open to entities that can demonstrate a legitimate link to the region, though specific eligibility criteria are enforced by the registry. The domain was delegated to the KRG Department of Information Technology in July 2014, giving the Kurdistan Region its own distinct namespace on the internet. The registry provides WHOIS and RDAP services for lookup and maintains its own name servers. As a geographic and cultural identifier, .krd helps promote the region's digital presence.