A locale identifies the exact language and cultural settings to use for a user. The locale controls how to format the following:
In ColdFusion MX, a locale is identified by the following elements:
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
Language |
The basic locale identifier, such as English. |
Regional variation |
A country code; for example, the (US) in English (US). |
For a list of the languages and regional variations ColdFusion supports, see the SetLocale function in CFML Reference.