Rabaul City | Papua New Guinea

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Papua New Guinea occupies the eastern half of the island of New Guinea and its offshore islands in Melanesia. New Britain is one of the main islands of PNG, located about 60 kilometres to the east of the island of New Guinea.

Rabaul is a township located on the island of New Britain.

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Blyth's hornbill, also known as the Papuan hornbill, is a large hornbill inhabiting the forests of PNG. Its local name in Tok Pisin (an official language of Papua New Guinea) is Kokomo.

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Sea Aquarium Beach | Curacao

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"Curacao offers visitors fine beaches, world-class diving, a rich cultural heritage, duty-free shopping and plenty of Caribbean charm, all with a Dutch accent. You couldn't have picked a better spot for your vacation."

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Banjul, capital city of The Gambia

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Banjul is the capital of the Republic of The Gambia. The port city has a population of about 35,000. The city is actually located on Saint Mary's Island in the Gambia River.

The July 22nd Arch is a monument that spans the Independence Drive which is the road that leads into the city.

Thank you very much Chris!!

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Port Louis, capital of Mauritius

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Port Louis is the capital city of Mauritius, located on the island's north-west coast. The Caudan Waterfront  is a commercial development in Port Louis. It includes shops, banking facilities, casinos, cinemas, restaurants, a marina and a five star hotel.

"At Le Caudan Waterfront, one can meet friends for a drink, take a walk along the harbour, watch the latest movie, listen to music, enjoy a meal, try one’s luck at the casino and admire artists’ work while enjoying shopping. Its ability to offer such a dynamic and diverse environment confers a strong sociological dimension to Le Caudan.."

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The island of Martinique

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The island of Martinique is a France overseas region with a population of about 400,000. This Carribean island is located somewhere between Saint Lucia and Dominica. Martinique is your typical paradise island, with unspoiled coastline and pristine beaches.

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Being a French overseas region, martinique uses French stamps. The geographical locations are not mentioned on the postmark, only the ROC code. The ROC code on the postmark reads 19640A, referring to Fort-de-France, capital of Martinique.

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Hospital de Sant Pau | Spain

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The Hospital de Sant Pau in Barcelona is a complex built between 1901 and 1930. It was a fully functioning hospital until June 2009. Today it functions as a cultural center. The origins of this hospital date back to early 15th century.

Together with Palau de la Música Catalana, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Greetings from Bahamas

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The Bahamas is a country consisting of more than 3,000 islands, in the Atlantic Ocean, north of Cuba and Hispaniola.

“It’s quite literally heaven on Earth here. Just take one look at any of our breathtaking beaches, said to be sandier than most beaches in the region. Miles of pink or pure white powdery sand. Endless crystal-clear turquoise waves rolling onto the shore. And when you step into the ocean, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by how clear the water is. You’ll see everything. Even your toes.”

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Pemba Island | Tanzania

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Pemba Island is part of the Zanzibar Archipelago off the Tanzanian coast. The inhabited islands of this archipelago are Zanzibar, Pemba and Mafia Island. Pemba has a population of about 350,000.

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Part of a set of 16 stamps about marine life, issued in 2014.  

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Church of Saint Francis of Assisi | Brazil

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The Pampulha Modern Ensemble was the centre of a visionary garden city project created in 1940 at Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

Designed around an artificial lake, this cultural and leisure centre included a casino, a ballroom, the Golf Yacht Club and the São Francisco de Assis church. The buildings were designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer, in collaboration with innovative artists.

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Izmir Clock Tower | Turkey

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The Izmir Clock Tower is a historic clock tower located at the Konak Square in İzmir, Turkey. The clock was built in 1901 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Sultan Abdul Hamid II’s accession to the throne.

 

Here you see the square on 16th July 2016.

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Triceratops. Part of a set of four stamps about dinosaurs, issued 2012. 

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Welkom in South Africa

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Welkom is a city in the Free State province of South Africa, located about 140 kilometres from Bloemfontein, the provincial capital. Welkom is South Africa's youngest town and has been the centre of the gold fields since 1947. The town sprung up after gold was discovered on a farm called St Helena. Welkom is Afrikaans and Dutch for "welcome". 

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Boracay Island | Philippines

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Boracay is a small island in the Philippines located approximately 300 km from Manila. It is probably one of the most visited destinations in the Philippines and famous for its beautiful beaches.

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Luanda, the Capital of Angola

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Luanda is the capital and largest city in Angola with about 6 million inhabitants. The city is the world's most expensive city for expatriates because of the high cost of rent, imported goods and security.

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This is actually a prepaid postcard. Maianga is one of the six municipalities of the administrative division of the province of Luanda.

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Lomé, capital city of Togo

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Lomé, with a population of 840,000 is the capital and largest city of Togo.

“Once known as the Paris of West Africa, Lomé is one of the continent's most charming cities. Attractive and safe, the capital of Togo is loved for its craft markets, broad boulevards, vibrant nightlife and palm-fringed beaches.”

 

The building in the middle is ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development headquarters. In front of that the West African Development Bank. 

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Philipsburg, capital of Sint Maarten

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Philipsburg is the main town and capital of the country of Sint Maarten. The town has a population of about 1,400. Sint Maarten is a ‘constituent country’ of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Sint Maarten and its French counterpart Saint Martin are both sides of the same island.

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Allure of the Seas is the world's largest passenger cruise ship. With a capacity of about 6,000  passengers (16 passenger decks!) and 2,300 crew. 

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A postcard from The Comoros

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The Comoros archipelago is made up of four islands: Anjouan, Grande Comore, Mohéli and Mayotte. The latter is still under French control.

The islands are a tropical paradise, but somehow doesn’t attract many tourists. Maybe it has something to do with the island’s political turmoil in the past: at least 20 coup d’états since gaining independence from the French in 1975. Or with volcanic activities. The Comoros has the most active volcanoes in the world. These volcanoes are located in the largest of the islands: Grande Comore.

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The stamp on the left is part of a set of 6 stamps about Medicinal Plants, issued in 2007. The orchid stamp is part of a set of 4 stamps issued in 2003. 

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Tioman Island | Malaysia

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Tioman Island is a small island located 30 km off the Malaysian coast. The natural beauty of the island is its biggest attraction. Lush tropical jungle covers about 12,000 hectares of the island. The waters around the island are filled with corals of all shapes and colours and home to a vast diversity of sea creatures, including two species of marine turtle. A popular spot for scuba diving.

 

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This amazing bird stamp is part of a set of three stamps issued 2015. This one depicts the Black-crowned night heron. In Malay language a Kuak and in Dutch a Kwak.  

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National Museum in Phnom Penh | Cambodia

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Phnom Penh is the capital and largest city in Cambodia. The National Museum is  the country's leading historical and archaeological museum. The museum houses one of the world's largest collections of Khmer art, including sculptural, ceramics, bronzes, and ethnographic objects. 

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Part of a set of four stamps, issued 2013 about ‘Khmer aspect’ (I guess something like everyday life). Khmer people are the predominant ethnic group in Cambodia, accounting for approximately 90% of the 15.2 million people in the country. 

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Guatemala the capital of Guatemala

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Guatemala City, locally known as Guatemala or Guate, is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Guatemala. The most populous city in Central America with  a population over over 1 million.

The Tikal Futura is a modern shopping and business complex and hotel. The 2 towers include offices, 12 cinemas, 160 stores, 27 restaurants, parking space for 1500 cars and also the Grand Tikal Futura Hotel. 

Tikal refers to the ancient Mayan city discovered in a rainforest in Guatemala.

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City of Oujda | Morocco

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Oujda is a city located in North-East of Morocco, only 9 miles west of Algeria. 

The city is the only place in the country where you can move from a mountainous landscape to the sea and the desert in a single day. 

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