where can I get a list of or database of countries, cities of each country and state/province?

Question

where can I get a list of or database of countries, cities of each country and state/province for ajax auto suggetstion? for free! while writing this I was thinking if it's possible via the goole map API ?

Answer 1

Check this:

http://www.geobytes.com/FreeServices.htm

go to GeoWorldMap box and download. Should help.