---
title: "ABCopyDefaultCountryCode(_:)"
framework: Address Book
role: symbol
role_heading: Function
platforms: [macOS 10.3+]
path: "addressbook/abcopydefaultcountrycode(_:)"
---

# ABCopyDefaultCountryCode(_:)

Returns the default country code for records with unspecified country codes.

## Declaration

```swift
func ABCopyDefaultCountryCode(_ addressBook: ABAddressBookRef!) -> Unmanaged<CFString>!
```

## Parameters

- `addressBook`: The address book for the logged-in user.

## Return Value

Return Value A string with the default country code. You are responsible for releasing this object.

## See Also

### Address Book

- [ABGetSharedAddressBook()](addressbook/abgetsharedaddressbook().md)
- [ABHasUnsavedChanges(_:)](addressbook/abhasunsavedchanges(_:).md)
- [ABSave(_:)](addressbook/absave(_:).md)