International mail format
The international mail format, also known as the Universal Postal Union (UPU) format, is a standardized format used for addressing international mail. It is used by postal services around the world to ensure that mail is delivered efficiently and accurately. Here is the general format:
Country Code: The two-letter country code is the first part of the address. This code is used to identify the country where the mail is being sent.
Recipient's Name: The recipient's name is written in the format "Last Name, First Name" (e.g. "Smith, John").
Address Line 1: The first address line is used to provide the street address, building number, or post office box number.
Address Line 2: The second address line is used to provide additional address information, such as an apartment number or a rural route number.
City: The city name is written in the local language, followed by the postal code (if applicable).
State/Province: The state or province name is written in the local language, if applicable.
Postal Code: The postal code is a series of numbers or letters that identify a specific geographic area.
Country Name: The country name is written in the local language, followed by the country code.
Here is an example of an international mail format:
Country Code: US (United States) Recipient's Name: Smith, John Address Line 1: 123 Main Street Address Line 2: Apt 101 City: New York State/Province: NY Postal Code: 10001 Country Name: États-Unis (United States)
The complete address would be:
US 12345 Smith, John 123 Main Street Apt 101 New York, NY 10001 États-Unis
Note: The country code, postal code, and country name may vary depending on the country and region.