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CODE POSTAL AMERICAIN [1 record]

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Record 1 2014-03-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Postal Service Operation
  • Mail Pickup and Distribution
DEF

A numerical code consisting of five or nine digits that identifies a postal delivery area in the United States.

OBS

ZIP stands for "zone improvement plan."

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exploitation postale
  • Levée et distribution du courrier
DEF

Code numérique à cing ou neuf caractères qui identifie une zone de livraison postale aux États-Unis.

OBS

ZIP correspond à «zone improvement plan».

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Explotación postal
  • Recogida y distribución del correo
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