Tuesday, 22 July 2025

KAZAKHSTAN

This amazing cover from Kazakhstan depicts a miniature sheet issued in 2021, celebrating the Altyn-Emel National Park. Altyn-Emel National Park has the international status of a UNESCO biosphere reserve and it's included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in the nomination "Cold Winter Deserts of Turan". It is nominated for the status of a UNESCO Geopark. This property, shared with Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, comprises 14 sites that represent the ecosystems of Central Asian deserts with harsh continental climate with very cold winters and hot summers. The deserts are home to numerous plant species, as well as saiga antelope and goitered gazelle. Five areas are listed in Kazakhstan: Kaskakulan, Barsa-Kelmes Nature Reserve, and three sites in the Altyn-Emel National Park (pictured).

LIECHTENSTEIN

P. R. CHINA

FRANCE

EUROPA stamp 2025

Tuesday, 15 July 2025

COOK ISLANDS - RAROTONGA

This beatiful cover came from Rarotonga, Cook Islands, depicting a WWF complete set issued in 2016. Rarotonga is the largest and most populous island of the country of the Cook Islands. The island is volcanic, with an area of 67.39 km2, and is home to almost 75% of the country's population, with about 11,000 of a total population of 15,500.The chief town, Avarua, on the north coast, is the location of the Parliament buildings and the capital of the Cook Islands. The country's international airport is also in Avarua, and Rarotonga is a popular tourist destination, with many resorts, hotels and motels.

SOUTH KOREA

UNITED KINGDOM

P. R. CHINA

P. R. CHINA