Postal code - what is it?

Every person who at least once sent a parcel by mail probably knows what zip postal code is. In Russian, this will mean a zip code. If you still do not know what it is, then this article is for you.

Definition

A postal code is a set of numbers and characters assigned to a postal item. Simply put, in order to simplify the sorting and forwarding of parcels, a special code was introduced. If the destination country and zip code are known, the letter or package can reach the desired post office, even if the rest of the address has been erased.

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Currently, postal codes are used in 192 countries of the world that are members of the Universal Postal Union. Despite the fact that countries are united in a single system, it is customary to introduce a different designation in different regions.

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