AAT Mountains
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These stamps continue the Australian Antarctic Territory (AAT) Landscapes series which began with the iceberg issue in 2011. The mountains and mountain ranges featured reveal the beauty and grandeur of the landscape.
Antarctica is the highest continent on earth and Mt McClintock, in the eastern sector of the AAT is its highest mountain. Although elevations in excess of 4,000 metres exist in the western sector of the AAT, these are ice domes and generally not considered mountains, but the definition is frequently debated.
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published April 12th, 2013
Australian Antarctic Territory by Australian Post!!
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These stamps continue the Australian Antarctic Territory (AAT) Landscapes series which began with the iceberg issue in 2011.
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published March 13th, 2013
Tags: Australia,
Australian Post,
landscapes,
Mountain Scapes,
Mountains,
Nature,
New Issue,
Overseas Terrirory,
Series,
Stamp Issue Posted in Country Stamps,
Stamp News
Ross Dependency is home to some of the most impressive landscapes in Antarctica!
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Made up of ice shelves, glaciers, seas, mountain ranges and volcanoes, the Ross Dependency is home to some of the most impressive landscapes in Antarctica. This breathtaking scenery is a spectacularly featured in the 2012 Ross Dependency Definitives stamp issue.
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published December 4th, 2012
Tags: Antarctica,
Definitives,
Glaciers,
Ice,
landscapes,
Mountains,
New Issue,
New Zealand,
New Zealand Post,
Scenery,
Sea,
Stamp Issue,
Volcanoes Posted in Country Stamps,
Stamp News
Fascinating tourists destinations chosen for you on stamps by Korean Post!
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The second installment of Fascinating Tourist Destinations in Korea introduces Gungnamji Pond in Buyeo, the Sheep Ranch in Daegwallyeong, Cheonjiyeon Waterfall in Jeju Island and Dinosaur Ridge on Mt. Seoraksan. Gungnamji Pond in Buyeo The welcoming wooden bridge unfolds widely over the pond. When the bridge is crossed, a cozy pavilion awaits.
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published November 23rd, 2012
Tags: Attactions,
Culture,
Destinations,
History,
Korean Post,
landscapes,
Mountain Scape,
Nature,
South Korea,
Stamp Issue,
Tourist,
Tradition Posted in Country Stamps,
Stamp News
A stamp Issue dedicated to New Zealand’s breathtaking scenery!
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Known around the world for its breathtaking scenery, New Zealand is an always popular tourist destination. Find out why with this new range of Scenic Definitive stamps.
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published November 1st, 2012
Levadas- Madeira – Stamp Issue
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The network of Levadas built over five centuries is the living document of how it was possible to combine human intervention in perfect harmony with the landscape and functioning of the ecosystems.
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published September 30th, 2012
Old Views of Gibraltar II – Stamp Issue
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While a see-saw history of occupations and sieges made Gibraltar a melting pot of peoples and cultures, its location at the gateway of the Mediterranean and the Atlantic added a unique savour to the mix.
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published September 28th, 2012
Tags: Architecture,
Cultures,
gibraltar,
History,
landscapes,
New Issue,
Stamp Issue,
Tourism,
Traditions,
WOPA Posted in Country Stamps,
Stamp News
Europa – Visit Ireland – Stamp Issue
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Every year, the postal administrations of Europe jointly issue stamps on a selected theme bearing the Post Europ Europa logo. This year’s theme is ‘Visit……’ (Ireland) and An Post selected two scenic attractions to feature on these stamps.
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published September 16th, 2012
Joint Issue Israel Nepal – Stamp Issue
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Israel and Nepal established full diplomatic relations in 1960. The Prime Ministers at the time were David Ben Gurion of Israel and B.P. Koirala of Nepal. Nepal was among the first Asian countries to establish relations with Israel and one of the only bold nations that did not support the 1975 United Nations resolution equating Zionism with racism.
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published September 14th, 2012
Tags: History,
Israel,
Joint Issue,
landscapes,
Mountains,
Nepal,
New Issue,
Scenery,
Sea,
Stamp Issue,
WOPA Posted in Country Stamps,
Stamp News
Tourism – Visit Israel – Stamp Issue
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Israel offers tourists a wide range of landscapes, historical sites, diverse culture and rich biological diversity. All come together to create a unique, diverse and unforgettable tourist experience.
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published September 7th, 2012
Tags: coastline,
Culture,
Historical Sites,
History,
Israel,
landscapes,
Nature,
New Issue,
Religion,
Stamp Issue,
Tourism,
Tradition,
Visit,
WOPA Posted in Country Stamps,
Stamp News
Skies of Cocos – Set of stamps
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The remote Cocos (Keeling) Islands are located 2,770 kilometres north-west of Perth in the Indian Ocean and comprise two tropical coral atolls. The southern atoll consists of 26 islands and the uninhabited northern atoll, North Keeling Island, lies 24 kilometres away.
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