Trouble exporting a pdf with correct resolution

I am really confused.
When I export a pdf from inDesign using any of the (print) options, and view it in bridge (meta data and preview area), the dimensions are incorrect from what the specs my printer supplied me, even though the inches are correct in the document set up.
As an example, a postcard in Inches, 4.1” x 6.1” and when looking at the meta data using bridge it says the 439 x 289 (pixels I guess) and should be 2135 x 1435. It also doesn't display the resolution in bridge for the pdf which needs to be 350 dpi. Now if I export a jpeg, it has all the correct specs that I need. Am I exporting incorrectly?

Ok right got it
My document is A4 - and Bridge is telling me the PDF is 595 x 842
If you start a new document and choose "Web" instead of "Print"
Choose A4 and you'll see the dimensions being 595 x 842
I wouldn't trust Bridge or any PDF preview or information for actual size.
It's clearly giving a Pixel reading of the document
And if you uploaded that as a thumbnail to a website at 72 ppi
It would be 595 x 842 pixels.

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