> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.vela.exchange/vela-knowledge-base/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.vela.exchange/vela-knowledge-base/exchange/restricted-countries.md).

# Restricted Countries

The following countries are restricted from accessing Vela Exchange:\
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United States\
Syrian Arab Republic\
N. Korea\
Iran\
Russia\
Puerto Rico\
Myanmar\
Côte d'Ivoire\
Cuba\
Congo\
Iraq\
Libya\
Mali\
Nicaragua\
Somalia\
Sudan\
Yemen\
Zimbabwe\
Belize