Postal codes in Greenland consist of the two letter ISO 3166 code "GL", followed by four digits, the first two of which are "39".[1]
- Nuuk Sømandshjem
- Postbox 1021
- GL-3900 Nuuk
- GREENLAND
They were first introduced in 1967 as part of the Danish postcode system, which also originally included the Faroe Islands.[2]
Previously, the capital of Greenland, Nuuk, was known by the Danish language name Godthåb, and the "DK" prefix for Denmark was used with the postcode in addresses.[3]
- Municipality of Godthåb
- PO Box 1005
- DK-3900 Godthåb
- GREENLAND
In addition, "DK-3900 Nuuk" is also used.[4]
References
- ↑ Nuuk Sømandshjem
- ↑ Tidsskrift for industri, 1967, page 382
- ↑ POAC 85: The 8th International Conference on Port and Ocean Engineering Under Arctic Conditions : Proceedings, Narssarssuaq, Greenland, September 7-14, 1985, Volume 1, Danish Hydraulic Institute, 1985, page 11
- ↑ This is Greenland '99: The Official Directory: Country, Products, Services, Per Danker, Royal Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 1999, page 173
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