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What are the two main categories of Foreign Postal Articles as defined in the content?
What are the two main categories of Foreign Postal Articles as defined in the content?
- Express Post and Letter Post
- Registered Post and Parcel Post
- Parcel Post and Document Post
- Letter Post and Parcel Post (correct)
Which of the following statements about the Universal Postal Union is true?
Which of the following statements about the Universal Postal Union is true?
- It was founded by the Treaty of Paris in 1874.
- UPU has members primarily from the Asian continent.
- It was renamed from the General Postal Association in 1878.
- The last country to join the UPU was SOUTH SUDAN in 2011. (correct)
What is the significance of October 9 in relation to the Universal Postal Union?
What is the significance of October 9 in relation to the Universal Postal Union?
- It marks the start of the UPU's operational activities.
- It is the day when the UPU first convened in 1874.
- It is the anniversary of the Treaty of Berne.
- It is celebrated as World Postal Day. (correct)
How many member countries did the Universal Postal Union originally have when it was founded?
How many member countries did the Universal Postal Union originally have when it was founded?
Which of the following statements regarding the Asian Pacific Postal Union is correct?
Which of the following statements regarding the Asian Pacific Postal Union is correct?
Flashcards
Foreign Post
Foreign Post
A broad category of postal services that includes any mail not classified as 'Inland Post', which is typically restricted to domestic mail within a single country.
Universal Postal Union (UPU)
Universal Postal Union (UPU)
A widely recognized international organization that governs international postal services. Its main goal is to ensure the smooth flow of mail between member countries.
Letter Post
Letter Post
The most common category of foreign post, primarily used for letters, postcards, and other lightweight correspondence.
Parcel Post
Parcel Post
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October 9, 1874
October 9, 1874
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Study Notes
Foreign Post Definition
- Foreign Post encompasses postal services not classified as Inland Post.
- This includes both outward and inward foreign mail.
Categories of Foreign Postal Articles
- Letter Post
- Parcel Post
Universal Postal Union (UPU)
- An international postal union.
- Formerly known as the General Postal Union (GPU).
- Founded on October 9, 1874, in Berne, Switzerland, by the Treaty of Berne.
- Celebrates World Postal Day annually on October 9th.
- Initially comprised 21 countries.
- Currently has 192 member countries.
- India joined on July 1, 1876.
- South Sudan joined in 2011, becoming the latest member.
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