Panoramic view of Hong Kong

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Hong Kong is one of two special administrative regions (SARs) of the People's Republic of China, the other being Macau.

 “….China has promised that under its "one country, two systems" formula its socialist economic system will not be practiced in Hong Kong, and that Hong Kong shall enjoy a high degree of autonomy in all matters except foreign and defense affairs.”

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The Red-whiskered Bulbul

 

How to transport 100 chickens? from Viet Nam

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Chickencycle. Motorcycles are the primary means of transportation for millions of people in Vietnam.

 

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(left) Gulls (Laridae) Fairly small to large, heavy-bodied, long-winged seabirds, with stout bill, webbed feet and generally rounded tail; most species white below with pale grey to black back and wings, some with dark hood when breeding.

(right) Quan ho Bac Ninh. This is the name of folk songs of Northern delta of Vietnam. The songs are performed as alternating verses between two women from one village who sing in harmony, and two men from another village who respond with similar melodies.

Avenida Balboa in Panama City

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“ Balboa Avenue is one of Panama´s most scenic and elegant areas of the Capital City.  It’s gorgeous views of the Bay of Panama, Casco Viejo (historic district of Panama)  and Panama City skyline are unparalleled.”

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Showing Bahia de Panama.

A castle from Ukraine

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The Palanok Castle is a historic castle in the city of Mukachevo in the western Ukrainian oblast (province) of Zakarpattia. It  is located on a former 68 meter high volcanic hill.

THX Sergey!

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European Football Championship 2012 Poland

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The 2012 UEFA European Football Championship (Euro 2012), will be hosted by Poland and Ukraine between 8 June and 1 July 2012.

Wrocław is the main city in south-western Poland. Over the centuries, the city has been either part of Poland, Bohemia, Austria, Prussia or Germany. It is one of the largest cities in Poland.

 

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(upper right) Beach and wooden pier in Polish city Sopot.

(lower right) Polish city Katowice

(upper left) Manor in Polish city Łopuszna

Amicalola Falls, Georgia, USA

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Amicalola Falls State Park. The 729-foot falls that the Cherokee Indians named Amicalola, meaning, "tumbling waters”.

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The stamp shows Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.

Flying to the Faroe Islands

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The Faroe Islands are an island group situated between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, approximately halfway between Scotland and Iceland. The Faroe Islands are a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. (source: wikipedia)

In November 1987, Atlantic Airways was established. On 28th March 1988 Faroese people were able for the first time to fly from Vágar airport to Copenhagen.

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From a set of two (cat) stamps.

A mountain from Bali, Indonesia

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Mount Agung is a mountain in Bali, Indonesia. It last erupted in 1963-64 and is still active, with a large and very deep crater which occasionally belches smoke and ash. Mount Agung is the highest and holiest mountain in this island. It is believe as a place of gods.

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Two greetings stamps: Ucapan Selamat. Which means congratulations.

Inca Empire from Peru: Machu Picchu

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Machu Picchu stands 2,430 m above sea-level, in the middle of a tropical mountain forest. It’s a unique testimony to the Inca civilization. Most archaeologists believe that Machu Picchu was built as an estate for the Inca emperor Pachacuti (1438–1472).

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It’s a label. South American countries uses more labels than in other parts of the world (instead of stamps).

A bridge between Sweden and Denmark: Oresundsbron

                                                              

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The Øresund Link is a bridge tunnel connecting Sweden to Denmark, which was opened in 2000. The opening of the Øresund Bridge meant that a journey across the water could be undertaken in one day. it is the longest road and rail bridge in Europe.

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The history of the Swedish flag extends five hundred years back in time. It is believed to have been inspired by the Danish flag, Dannebrogen. The colors were taken from Sweden's small coat of arms, three golden crowns on a blue background.

 

France and South America in one postcard from Guyane

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French Guiana (officially just Guyane) is an overseas region of France, consisting of a single overseas department located on the northern Atlantic coast of South America. It has borders with two nations, Brazil to the east and south, and Suriname to the west. Its 83,534 km² have a very low population density of less than three inhabitants per km², with almost half of its 229,000 people in 2009 living in the urban area of Cayenne, its capital.

The addition of the adjective "French" in English comes from colonial times when five such colonies existed, namely from west to east: Spanish Guiana (now Venezuela), British Guiana (now Guyana), Dutch Guiana (now Suriname), French Guiana, and Portuguese Guiana (now Amapá, a state in far northern Brazil). The two smaller north eastern countries, Guyana and Suriname, together with French Guiana are still often collectively referred to as the Guianas and compromise one large shield landmass.

(source: wikipedia)

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A label.

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.  

布達拉宮 from China

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The Potala Palace is located in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China. It was named after Mount Potala. The Potala Palace was the chief residence of the Dalai Lama until the 14th Dalai Lama fled to Dharamsala (India) in 1959.

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The Opening Memorial of Guangzhou 2010 Asian Games.

From a series of 6 stamps: Equestrian (the art of horse riding) and Weiqi. A Weiqi tournament was held at the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou for the first time at an Asiad. Weiqi (Go in Japan),  is an ancient board game for two players that originated in China over 2,000 years ago.

Thx Yisan!

Bulguksa Temple from South Korea

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Bulguksa (불국사, "Temple of the Buddha Land") is a Buddhist temple in the North Gyeongsang province of South Korea.

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Scelidosaurus lived during the Early Jurassic Period around 195 million years ago. Its fossils have been found in both England and in Arizona, in the United States. Scelidosaurus has been called the earliest complete dinosaur.