Guatemala fruits and vegetables market

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Some 97% of fruit and vegetable exports were shipped to the United States, El Salvador, the UK, the Netherlands, Turkey, Italy, Japan and South Korea, according to the Central Bank of Guatemala.

The main markets for fruits were: Italy, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, where 74.3% of the products were sold.

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As you can see I already received this card more than two years ago. 

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Selling dades on the Friday Market | UAE

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Souk is Arabic for 'marketplace’. Well known for their bustling atmosphere, eccentric variety and for giving an authentic flavour of Arabic culture.

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Fruits and Vegetables in the Bahamas

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The Bahamas have excellent soil and a perfect warm climate, giving it some of the best conditions for growing produce in the world. The top fruits and vegetables grown in the Bahamas are cabbage cassava, peppers, avocado and banana.

 

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In 2014 the Bahamas celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Bahamas National Geographic Information Systems Centre (BNGIS). This 50 cent stamp is about hurricane distribution in the Bahamas in the period 1960-2012.

thx Pat!

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Freie Hansestadt Bremen | Germany

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Bremen is the third most populous city in Northern Germany, a commercial and industrial city with a major port on the River Weser. Freie Hansestadt Bremen is German for Free Hanseatic City of Bremen.

One of the oldest public squares in the city is the Bremer Marktplatz with the historic town hall and cathedral. The Town Hall, together with the statue of Roland, is a Unesco World Heritage site.

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A matching stamp!

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Willemstad, capital of Curacao

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Willemstad is the capital city of Curaçao, an island in the southern Caribbean Sea.  The floating market is located in Punda, the oldest part of Curacao. Venezuelan salesmens sell fresh fruits, vegetables and fish directly from their boats.

Punda, a derivation of the Dutch word “punt” that means “point”, was established in 1634 when the founding merchants built offices, warehouses, stores and living quarters on the eastern side of the bay.

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Part of a set of 6 stamps issued 2014 about the 21st World Orchid Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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Tehran | تهران the capital of Iran

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Tehran is the capital city of Iran. With a population of around 9 million and more than 14 million in the metropolitan area, Tehran is Iran's largest city and urban area, and the largest city in Western Asia.

 

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In 2013 Iran issued 7 stamps depicting bridges. 

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Bustling and colourful Mercato, the largest market in Africa

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In the centre of Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia, lies one of the world’s largest open air markets: Mercato. This market has been in existence from the early 1900s. When the Italians came to Ethiopia in the 1930s, they named this market Mercato, which means market in Italian.

 

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Definitive stamps Menelik Bushbuck (2002). In Ethiopia two types of Bushbuck can be found: Meneliki and Powelli. Both are fairly widespread and can be seen in much of Ethiopia's highland forest.

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A market in Funchal, Madeira

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Funchal is the capital and main city in Portugal's Autonomous Region of Madeira. More and more new shopping centers and supermarkets are opened all over the island of Madeira to satisfy the consumers' 'needs'. Yet, there's nothing like the ambience of a typical market!

Originally, these regional markets were set up for selling flowers but with the time they expanded to all kinds of agricultural products and local food specialties, such as ‘bolo de caco’ bread, grilled chicken and wheat soup, to be consumed there or to take away.  

(source: http://www.madeira-web.com)

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A city for everyone: Parakou, Benin

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Benin is a country in West Africa. The postcard is sent from Parakou, the largest city in eastern Benin. The word Parakou means ‘a city for everyone’ and is derived from a local tribal word.

Some of the industries that are the foundation of Parakou’s economy are the cotton, textile and peanut oil industries.

Throughout Benin there are many open-air markets where people sell all kinds of goods, fruits and vegetables.

 

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The Zinkaka monkey, a severely endangered endemic species from South Benin.

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A Vietnamese traditional market.

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According to the back of the postcard this is a Hà Tây Country market.  Hà Tây is a former province of Vietnam, in the Red River Delta, now part of Hanoi. 

The traditional market is still the major channel of retail In Vietnam, dating back more than a thousand years since the very first urban areas arose and society went into an organized structure under the rule of dynasties. There are approximately 9000 traditional markets nationwide and up to 80% of all retail sales are conducted through these traditional channels.

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(left) This plant, Plumeria obtusa, is commonly known as Frangipani and is grown for its flowers. In Vietnam the Frangipani is also used for its healing qualities: the bark, mashed in alcohol, prevents skin inflammation, it is also used to treat indigestion and high blood pressure.

(right) Ao Daiis Vietnam's traditional dress, which was first designed over hundred years ago. It finally became Vietnam ladies' current formal dress, usually worn in formal events, festivals and is now a popular uniform for girl students.

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Floating Market in South Kalimantan, Indonesia

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A floating market is a market where goods are sold from boats. The Kuin River in Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, is an age old river that functions as a market for traders.

The traders deal with each other while on top of their vessels, which are known as ‘jukung’. The market starts getting busy just before sunrise.

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Two stamps out of a set of 8 stamps. A joint issue with Malaysia, issued in 2011.

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Souk El Khayatine | Ancient tailors' souk from Tripoli, Lebanon

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The Khan Al Khayatine souk in Tripoli was built in the first half of the 14th century and renovated in 1974. It is the oldest souk of the city and has narrow winding alleys featuring tailor shops where you will find beautiful traditional clothing.

Beautiful colors, unique textures and special designs are in display. The costumes for Lebanon’s most renowned dance troupes are made here.

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(right) Suleiman Kabalan Frangieh(1910 - 1992) was President of Lebanon from 1970 to 1976.

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Saquisili Market from Ecuador

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In the highlands of Ecuador you can find many traditional markets where indigenous people sell handmade goods, produce and livestock.

Two of the most important markets in Ecuador and just south of Quito, the Ambato Market and the Saquisili Market.

The Saquisili Market is the largest market in the Cotopaxi province, and has existed since pre-Columbian times. The Saquisili Market is an open-air market that takes up eight different plazas where agricultural products, livestock, and handcrafted goods are sold.

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(left) 2011 A year dedicated to people of African Descent, from a series of four stamps: Marimaba (an African musical instrument).

(right) International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction, from a series of four stamps: earthquakes.

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A postcard from مراكش | Marrakesh, Morocco

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Marrakesh is known as the "Red City" and is the capital of the south of Morocco. Marrakesh has the largest traditional market (souk) in Morocco and also has one of the busiest squares in Africa and the world: Djemaa el Fna.

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Mohammed VI (21 August 1963) is the present King of Morocco.

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The old souq (سوق واقف ) in Qatar

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A souq is a commercial quarter in an Arab city. Souq Waqif is an important souq in Doha, in the state of Qatar.

 

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World cup 2002. No stamp on it.  

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