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ANA NAN [1 record]

Record 1 2014-01-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mail Pickup and Distribution
DEF

[An] alphanumeric (A)-(N) formula that makes up the Canadian postal code.

OBS

­[In ANA NAN,] "A" represents an alphabetic character; "N" represents a numeric character. [The first element] "ANA" represents the forward sortation area (FSA), and "NAN" represents the local delivery unit (LDU).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Levée et distribution du courrier
DEF

Formule alphanumérique (A)-(N) qui décrit le code postal canadien.

OBS

Dans ANA NAN, «A» représente un caractère alphabétique et «N», un caractère numérique. Le premier élément [«ANA»] désigne la région de tri d'acheminement (RTA) et le second [«NAN»], l'unité de distribution locale (UDL).

Spanish

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