Why are postboxes and mail carts green?

1949 65438+in February, at the first national postal congress, it was determined that China post and postal vehicles were green, symbolizing love for peace, youth and prosperity.

Postal wagons in different countries have different special colors.

1. Red: Many countries in the Commonwealth adopt postal vehicles. It means "urgent, urgent". In Malaysia, Australia and other countries, its postal vehicles are the same as the world-famous "fire engines". It means "urgent and quick" and enjoys "priority right of way".

2. Green: In North Korea, Mongolia, Japan, Russia, Hungary and other countries, postal vehicles are all green. It means messenger, information, confidentiality, expectation, exuberance, hope, confidence, warmth and comfort.