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This table displays the results of Abbreviations and codes for provinces and territories, 2021 Census. The information is grouped by Province/Territory (appearing as row headers), Standard abbreviations English/French, Internationally approved alpha code (Source: Canada Post), Standard geographical classification code and Region name (appearing ...
Canadian provincial and territorial postal abbreviations are used by Canada Post in a code system consisting of two capital letters, to represent the 13 provinces and territories on addressed mail. These abbreviations allow automated sorting.
Jul 24, 2019 · Learn the two-letter abbreviations for Canadian provinces and territories that are recognized by Canada Post for mail in Canada. See the postal code rules, mail format and stamps, and more about the Canada Post Corporation.
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Jun 24, 2020 · Learn the postal and common use abbreviations for Canada's 10 provinces and three territories. Find out the area, location, and French names of each province and territory.
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Here is a list of the provinces and territories, and their standard abbreviations, with their capitals (the cities where their governments are based) and largest cities. Canada's national capital, where the federal government meets, is Ottawa . ↑ "Provinces and Territories". Government of Canada. 2013.
The following abbreviations are used officially for the names of provinces and territories in Canada. The right-hand column lists the two-character symbols recommended by Canada Post for use with mailing addresses. For other purposes, use the traditional provincial abbreviations:
