Country Info Explorer 🌍 Overview Country Info Explorer is a simple web application that allows users to explore information about countries around the world. It fetches real-time data from the REST Countries API and displays details in a clean, user-friendly interface. The app is built with Python Flask, HTML, Bootstrap, and uses a local background image for visual appeal. ⸻ Features 1. Search for a Country • Enter a country name to view: • Flag • Population • Languages • Currency • Region 2. Compare Two Countries • Side-by-side comparison of any two countries • Displays all the same details for easy comparison 3. Live API Integration • Fetches data directly from the REST Countries API • Always displays the latest country information 4. Visual Enhancements • Local image (picture123.jpg) used as full-page background • Semi-transparent cards for readability over the background • Responsive layout with Bootstrap for mobile and desktop Usage • Home Page: Search for a country by name. The app displays the country’s flag, population, languages, currency, and region. • Compare Page: Enter two country names to see a side-by-side comparison of their key data. • Background: The page uses a custom image for a visually appealing experience. ⸻ Future Improvements • Add clickable region maps for countries • Allow searching by capital or region • Include additional info like timezones, neighboring countries, or GDP • Add email notifications for selected country updates • Implement user login to save favorite countries ⸻ Credits • REST Countries API: https://restcountries.com/ • Bootstrap: https://getbootstrap.com/ |