Greenland Postal Code

Greenland is an island country in North America located between the Arctic and Atlantic oceans, on the east of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. It is the world’s largest island, a part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Nuuk is the capital and largest city of Greenland. The other major cities and towns in Greenland are Sisimiut, Ilulissat, Qaqortoq, Aasiaat, Maniitsoq, Tasiilag, Uummannaq, Narsaq, Paamiut, Nanortalik, Upernavik, Qasigiannquit, Qeqertarsuaq, Qaanaaq, Kanagaatsiaq, etc.

The official language of the country in Greenland is Greenlandic. The other recognized official languages in Greenland are Danish, English, etc. Greenland is well known for its unique way of celebrating its festivals like National Day, Arctic Circle Race, Polar Circle Marathon, New Year, Arctic Palerfik, Nuuk Marathon, Mitaartut, Nuuk Snow Festival, Whale Watching, Greenland Adventure Race, Return of the sun, etc. Many foreigners or travelers also take part in the celebration and enjoy it.

The official name of the postal service in Greenland is Tusass. The postal service in Greenland was introduced in 1879 and the name Tusass was adopted in 2021. Tusass meaning in Greenlandic slang is ‘talk to you later’. Greenland is divided into five municipalities namely Avannaata, Kujalleq, Qeqertalik, Qeqqata, and Sermersooq. At first, there was so much controversy over the places which were registered under the postal code office, but then slowly every region in Greenland got its postal codes. The pin code is segregated in such a way that each of the postal codes is.

Land Area

Greenland has a total land area of 21,66,086 km2, which comes to around a total of 8,36,330 mi2. The entire land of Greenland consists of five municipalities. The names of the municipalities are Avannaata, Kujalleq, Qeqertalik, Qeqqata, and Sermersooq. It was further subdivided into cities, municipalities, towns, and villages.

Water Area

Greenland has a total water area of 83.1 %. The major sources of water include groundwater, lakes, rainwater, rivers, snow, soil moisture springs, streams, water, waterfall, wetlands, etc. Greenland has more than four water bodies. Some water bodies have developed as tourist spots. Many water bodies are small in area and contain a minimum volume of water. Most of these water bodies are fresh water and very few are salt lakes.

Mountains

Greenland contains more than 2,307 named mountains. The highest peak and the most prominent mountain is Gunnbjorn Fjeld which is about 3,694 meters (12,119 feet). The other major mountains in Greenland are Forel, Ejnar Mikkelsen, Borgetinde, Snebordet, Petermann Peak, Dansketinden, Gronau Nunataks High point, Norsketinden, Stockenbjoerg, Actress, Mount Paatusoq, Gefiontinde, etc.

Postal Stamps

List of postal and courier services in Greenland :

• Storm Courier Services
• Evri Parcel Shop
• Shri Sai Ram Parcel Service
• Balaji Courier & Cargo
• SHREEDA COURIER SERVICE LTD
• Parcel ABC - courier service