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thumb|upright=1.3|A Mail carrier|postman collecting mail for delivery in [[Hong Kong, 2008]]
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Mail is the system of collecting and delivering written messages and packages from senders to recipients, typically handled by postal workers like the mail carrier shown here. It matters because it enables people to communicate and send physical items across distances, serving as a fundamental infrastructure for personal correspondence, business transactions, and official documents.
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