India has the most post offices in the world! According to Guiness book of records, India thrives with well over 150,000 post offices. The number of post offices in India is more than double of its nearest competitor China.
World's Top 10 Countries With Most Post Office Country Total NO. Of Post Office (2001)
India 154,919
China 57,135
Russia 41,052
USA 38,123
Japan 24,760
Indonesia 19,881
UK 17,633
France 17,067
Ukraine 14,963
Italy 13,788
Established by the British colonial rulers for the smooth running of their administration, the Indian postal system has evolved into a multi-technology and multi-service organisation which is present throughout the length and breadth of the country. Even in th age of SMS and e-mail, the Indian postal system is thriving with its fascinating ability to act as the life blood of written communication.
2 comments:
it's really interesting.At least in the count of the number of post offices, india is better than China...
Yes, there is still some punch left with India. Kolingo, you can help me to find some more such facts.
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