Nuorilang Waterfall | China

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Located 400km from Chengdu, the capital city of Sichuan, Nuorilang Waterfall is favorably located in the central Jiuzhaigou Vally. At an altitude of 2365 meters, it is one of the biggest Travertine waterfalls in China. With a height of 20 meters and a width of 270 meters, Nuorilang Waterfall is the widest fall in China.

Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

São Nicolau Waterfall | São Tomé and Príncipe

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"São Nicolau’s waterfall waters flow in the midst of the green forest, refreshing the mountain hill. This is definitely a place you should not miss, a location where the best that Nature has to offer can be enjoyed.

Passing through small villages and narrow paths you’ll reach the waterfall: take your time to breath in and relax. Enjoy the sound and splendor of the water falling, allied with the tweeting of birds and all the surrounding harmony, which will help you fully recharge your vitality."

Plitvice Lakes National Park | Croatia

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Plitvice Lakes National Park is famous for its beautiful cascaded lakes, caves and waterfalls. The forests in the park are home to bears, wolves and many rare bird species.

Plitvice Lakes National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Cascata delle Marmore | Italy

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Marmore Falls is a man-made waterfall created by the ancient Romans. Its total height is 165 m (541 feet), making it the tallest man-made waterfall in the world.

Thanks you very much Luca and Raffaella!

Bassari and Bedik people | Senegal

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The Bassari people are living in Senegal, Ghana, Gambia, Guinea and Guinea-Bissau. The total population is between 10,000 and 30,000. The Bedick, or Bedik, are a minority ethnic group of Africa. They live in villages in the most isolated area of eastern Senegal.

Bassari Country: Bassari, Fula and Bedik Cultural Landscapes is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The 100 meters high Dindefelo Falls are part of the Niokolo-Koba National Park, another UNESCO World Heritage site.

Yosemite National Park | USA

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California’s Yosemite National Park welcomes millions of visitors each year—drawn to its dramatic waterfalls, giant sequoias, abundant wildlife, and awe-inspiring cliffs.

Yosemite National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Cascades de Tanougou | Benin

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Tanougou Falls is a waterfall in the Atakora mountains on the edge of the Pendjari Game Park in the north of Benin, part of Pendjari National Park.

W-Arly-Pendjari Complex is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Benin, Burkina Faso and Niger. It includes the largest and most important continuum of terrestrial, semi-aquatic and aquatic ecosystems in the West African savannah belt.

The property is a refuge for wildlife species that have disappeared elsewhere in West Africa or are highly threatened.

Iguaçu National Park | Brazil

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The park shares with Iguazú National Park in Argentina one of the world’s largest and most impressive waterfalls, extending over some 2,700 m.

It is home to many rare and endangered species of flora and fauna, among them the giant otter and the giant anteater. The clouds of spray produced by the waterfall are conducive to the growth of lush vegetation. (source: http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/355)

El Valle de Antón | Panama

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The small town of El Valle de Antón is located about 120 km from Panama City. The village, with 6,200 inhabitants is nestled in the huge caldera of an extinct volcano.

With an extensive network of trails, this is a superb place for walking, hiking or horseback riding. Nearby forests offer excellent birdwatching, and the valleys of El Valle are home to an impressive set of waterfalls as well as the increasingly rare golden frog.

Canaima National Park in Venezuela

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Canaima is a national park in south-eastern Venezuela along the border between Guyana and Brazil. The many cliffs and waterfalls, including the world's highest (1,000 m), form a spectacular landscape.

The park is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Bering Island | Russia

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The Commander Islands are located in the Bering Sea, 175 kilometers to the east of Kamchatka. Bering Island is the largest and westernmost of the Commander Islands. The island is treeless, desolate and experiences severe weather, including high winds, persistent fog and earthquakes.

In 1741 Commander Vitus Bering, sailing for the Russian Navy, was shipwrecked and died on Bering Island, along with 28 of his men.

The Putorana plateau | Russia

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The Putorana plateau is a stunningly beautiful landscape, located in the northern part of Central Siberia. It is a complex of high flat-topped mountain massifs divided by deep and wide stepped canyons.

The part of the plateau inscribed on the World Heritage List harbours a complete set of subarctic and arctic ecosystems in an isolated mountain range, including pristine taiga, forest tundra, tundra and arctic desert systems, as well as untouched cold-water lake and river systems. (source: http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1234)

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The 175th Anniversary of the World's First Postage Stamp - One Penny Black (issue 2015).

Wet Tropics of Queensland, Australia

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Wooroonooran is a national park in Queensland, Australia. The area is part of The Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage Site, covering almost 9,000 km² of Australian wet tropical forests. 

The “stamp” on the front of the postcard shows Nandroya Falls, located in Wooroonooran National Park. 

Waterfalls in Kuldīga | Latvia

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Kuldiga is a town on the Venta River in Latvia. The town is famous for having the widest waterfall in Europe (110m): Ventas Rumba.

 

In 1368, Kuldiga became a member of the Hanseatic League of trading cities because of its location as a river port with an outlet to the Baltic Sea.

Kuang Si Falls | Laos

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The Kuang Si Falls is a three tier waterfall near the city of Luang Prabang in Laos. The falls begin in shallow pools atop a steep hillside.

The pools lead to the main fall with a 60 metres cascade. The water collects in numerous turquoise blue pools as it flows downstream. 

New England Wilderness National Park | Australia

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New England National Park is a place of spectacular beauty and pristine wilderness. 

It is part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area. This site comprises the major remaining areas of rainforest in southeast Queensland and northeast New South Wales.

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Three stamps that show the beauty of Christmas Island.

Kakadu National Park | Australia

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Kakadu National Park is Australia’s largest national park. It extends from the coast and estuaries in the north of Australia through floodplains, billabongs and lowlands to rocky ridges and stone country in the south. The name Kakadu is the result of the European interpretation of a local Aboriginal floodplain language, called Gagudju.

Im not 100% sure but I think the waterfall showing is Twin Falls.

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Postage pre-paid Australia, for posting in Australia and delivery worldwide. Very convenient but less exciting than real stamps.  

Thx Steve!

Blanche Marie Falls | Suriname

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The impressive Blanche Marie Falls are located more than 300 km southwest of Paramaribo, capital of Suriname. It is one of the largest waterfalls in Suriname.

 

The Blanche Marie falls were rediscovered in 1897 by former district commissioner of Nickerie: Lieutenant Van Drimmelen. He named the falls after his wife: Mary White.

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The Gray-breasted Sabrewing, a species of hummingbird that can be found in Suriname.

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Fintassa Falls | Guam

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Fintassa Falls is located on the island of Guam, the southernmost and largest island in the Mariana island chain.

The island of Guam is located in the western Pacific Ocean, somewhere between Papua New Guinea and Japan. It is an unincorporated territory of the United States, just like American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands.

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A forever stamp honoring the late '60s rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix as part of USA Music Icons series.

Part of the Black Heritage series, Shirley Chisholm, the first African-American Woman Elected to Congress in 1972.

Tasmania's World Heritage Forests

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The forests of Southern Tasmania contain the world’s tallest hardwood forests, with trees up to 100m tall. These forests are part of the Unesco World Heritage list since June 2013, inscribed under the name Tasmanian Wilderness.

 

The Abbott Government have asked the World Heritage Committee to consider removing 74,000ha of Tasmania's World Heritage forests when they meet in Doha in June 2014. The government asked to delist these forests so they can be logged and mined.

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Australia Post celebrated the 88th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II with the release of one domestic base-rate (70c) stamp and one international rate ($2.60) stamp.

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