Postal codes in Greenland
Postal codes inGreenlandconsist of the two letterISO 3166code "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 theDanish postcode system,which also originally included theFaroe Islands.[2]
Previously, the capital of Greenland,Nuuk,was known by theDanish languagename 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
[edit]- ^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
