globalize/doc/api/core/constructor.md

A JavaScript library for internationalization and localization that leverages the official Unicode CLDR JSON data.

## [new] Globalize( locale|cldr )

Create a Globalize instance.

### Parameters

#### locale|cldr

Locale string or [Cldr instance](https://github.com/rxaviers/cldrjs) of the instance.

### Example

Prior to creating any Globalize instance, you must load `cldr/supplemental/likelySubtags.json`. Read [CLDR content][] if you need more information.

[CLDR content]: ../../../README.md#2-cldr-content

```javascript
var en = new Globalize( "en" );

// You can optionally omit the `new` operator.
var pt = Globalize( "pt" );

en.formatNumber( 3.1415 );
// > 3.142

pt.formatNumber( 3.1415 );
// > 3,142
```