Postal codes in Azerbaijan facts for kids
Postal codes in Azerbaijan are special codes that help mail get to the right place. They are made up of four numbers. These codes help the postal service, like Azərpoçt, sort and deliver letters and packages efficiently.
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Understanding Azerbaijan's Postal Codes
The postal code format in Azerbaijan is AZ NNNN. Here, 'AZ' stands for Azerbaijan. The 'NNNN' part is where the four numbers come in.
What Do the Numbers Mean?
The first two numbers of the postal code are very important. They tell you which part of Azerbaijan the mail is going to. This is based on the country's modern administrative regions. These regions include the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. They also include the area of Nagorno-Karabakh. So, these first two digits help narrow down the location quickly.
A Look Back in Time
Before 1991, Azerbaijan was part of the Soviet Union. It was known as the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic. During that time, from 1970 to 1991, the postal codes were different. The entire Soviet Union used a six-digit code. This code looked like 37NNNN. After Azerbaijan became an independent country, it changed its postal system. That's when it started using the four-digit postal codes we see today.
Related Information
- Azərpoçt – This is Azerbaijan's national postal service.
- Postal code – Learn more about postal codes in general.
- Telephone numbers in Azerbaijan – Find out about phone numbers in Azerbaijan.
- ISO 3166-2:AZ – This is an international code for Azerbaijan's regions.
- Administrative divisions of Azerbaijan – Discover how Azerbaijan is divided into regions.
