Government bonds are a popular investment instrument for individuals and institutions around the world, as they offer a low-risk investment opportunity that is considered one of the safest forms of investments. There are several synonyms for government bonds, including sovereign bonds, treasury bonds, international bonds, and federal bonds. Sovereign bonds are issued by national governments, while treasury bonds are issued by the government of the United States. International bonds are issued by foreign governments, and federal bonds are issued by the US government. Collectively, these terms refer to bonds that are issued by a government, backed by the full faith and credit of the issuing country.