SwitzerlandWorld Post Day Commemorates Founding of Universal Postal Union
October 9th is World Post Day, commemorating the founding of the General Postal Union (later Universal Postal Union) in Bern, Switzerland, by 22 European countries in 1874.
Background
World Post Day marks the anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), a specialized agency of the United Nations. The UPU facilitates international postal services and sets rules for mail exchange among its 192 member countries, ensuring a global postal network.
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World Post Day Commemorates Founding of Universal Postal Union in Bern
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The post commemorates World Post Day and its historical connection to Switzerland.
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