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[3.11] main/libmaxminddb: fix database retrieval

aptalca requested to merge (removed):3.11-libmaxminddb into 3.11-stable

Backport of !7853 (closed)

  • Allow MaxMind license key input required for downloads
  • Update db retrieval (new endpoint with license key and new compressed file structure)

MaxMind stopped allowing direct downloads of free databases without a license key: https://blog.maxmind.com/2019/12/18/significant-changes-to-accessing-and-using-geolite2-databases/

This commit allows user input of license key, which can be retrieved for free by registering on their website: https://www.maxmind.com/en/geolite2/signup

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