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Postal codes in Greenland

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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]

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