AUSTRALIA

This cover from Australia depicts 3 stamps celebrating the World Heritage Islands of Australia: Macquarie Island, Lord Howe Island Group and K'gari (Fraser Island).

VIETNAM

P. R. CHINA

NETHERLANDS

ALBANIA

A beatiful cover from Albania, depicting a miniature sheet issued in 2010 celebrating the town of Berat, an UNESCO site that comprises also the town of Gjirokastra. Berat and Gjirokastër are inscribed as rare examples of an architecture typical of the Ottoman period. Berat bears witness to the coexistence of various religious and cultural communities down the centuries. It features a castle, most of which was built in the 13th century, although its origins date back to the 4th century BC. The citadel area has many Byzantine churches, mainly from the 13th century, as well as several mosques built in the 15th century. Gjirokastër features a series of two-storey houses which were built in the 17th century. The town also retains a bazaar, an 18th-century mosque, and two churches of the same period. Gjirokastër was originally listed individually in 2005, Berat was added to the site in 2008.

LUXEMBOURG

THis cover from Luxembourg features a single stamp issued in 2024, with a picture of the city of Luxembourg. Because of its strategic position, Luxembourg was, from the 16th century until 1867, when its walls were dismantled, one of Europe's greatest fortified sites. It was repeatedly reinforced as it passed from one great European power to another: the Holy Roman Emperors, the House of Burgundy, the Habsburgs, the French and Spanish kings, and finally the Prussians. Until their partial demolition, the fortifications were a fine example of military architecture spanning several centuries. It is inscribed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994.

UNITED KINGDOM

INDIA

GERMANY

INDONESIA

P. R. CHINA

BELARUS

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

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