Common XML Elements

The following table describes elements that can be found in many of the data containers.

Element	Description

Element	Description
document-id	Document identifier composed of `country, doc-number, kind, name, date, dtext,` and `lang`.
heading	Heading. Level attribute determines indentation and style.
text	Document text.
date	Date presented in format: YYYYMMDD.
lang	Language of publication, 2-character code based on ISO 639-2. Note: The default value is "XX" if no language information is provided by the data sources.
addressbook	Name and contact information for individuals/organizations.