Finland: Christmas Tree

Postcrossing ID: FI-3117013
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China: Qingdao

Sender shared with me some of the interesting cultural differences between Qingdao and Hong Kong. For people in Hong Kong, their main food is rice. Therefore, they would order dishes to eat along with the rice.

However, Qingdao's main food is steamed bun. They would, instead, order dishes to eat with their buns.

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Malaysia: Putra Mosque

Putra Mosque (Masjid Putra) is the principal mosque of Putrajaya, Malaysia. The construction of the mosque began in 1997 and was completed two years later. It is located next to the man-made Putrajaya Lake. In front of the mosque is a large square with flagpoles flying Malaysian states' flags.

The pink-dome mosque is constructed with rose-tinted granite and consists of three main functional areas. It can accommodate 15,000 worshipers at any one time.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Putra_Mosque
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Czech Repulic: Lednicko-valtický areál

The Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape (also Lednice-Valtice Area) is a cultural-natural landscape complex in the Lednice and Valtice areas in the Czech Republic. The Lednice-Valtice Area is registered in the list of monuments protected as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It is adjacent to the Palaca Landscape Protected Area. The close proximity of two cultural landscapes protected by UNESCO is unique.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lednice%E2%80%93Valtice_Cultural_Landscape
Postcrossing ID: CZ-1290982
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Germany: Thüringen

The Free State of Thuringia is a federal state in central Germany. It has been known as "the green heart of Germany" from the late 19th century, due to the dense forest covering the land.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thuringia
Postcrossing ID: DE-6723416
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Japan: Kaminarion Gate

The Kaminarimon (雷門 "Thunder Gate") is the outer of two large entrance gates the ultimately leads to the Senso-ji in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan. The gate, with its lantern and statues, is popular with tourists.

Painted on the back of the later is the gate's official name, Furaijinmon (風雷神門).

The characters 金龍山 (Kinryu-zan) on the tablet above the lantern reads from right to left and reference the Senso-ji.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaminarimon
Walagemini trip to Tokyo in November, 2017
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Russia: Aurora Borealis

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Turkey: Peaceful Lake View

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Russia: Forest Lake

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South Korea: Gwanghwamun

Gwanghwamun is the main and largest gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace, in Seoul, South Korea. As a landmark and symbol of Seoul's long history as the capital city during the Joseon Dynasty, the gate has gone through multiple periods of destruction and disrepair.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwanghwamun
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United Kingdom: Carrickfergus Castle

The majestic twelfth century fortress, first built in 1178, dominates the beautiful landscape around the historic town of Carrickfergus.

Source: Back of Postcard
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Germany: Keep Calm and go to Karlsruhe

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South Korea: Gochang-Damyng Expressway

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South Korea: Night View with quote

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India: Adam's Bridge

Rama Setu, also known as Adam's Bridge, is a chain of limestone shoals, between Rameswaram Island, off the southeastern coast of Tamil Nadu, India, and Mannar Island, off the  northwestern coast of Sri Lanka. Geological evidence suggests that this bridge is a former land connection between India and Sri Lanka.

Source: Back of Postcard
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Japan: Japanese Archipelago

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Finland: Night View

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India: Green-tailed Sunbird

The green-tailed sunbird is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family. It ranges across the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent, stretching eastwards into parts of Southeast Asia, Its natural habitats are temperate forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Source: Back of Postcard
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China: Shanghai Museum

The Shanghai Museum is a museum of ancient Chinese art, situated on the People's Square in the Huangpu District of Shanghai, China. Rebuilt at its current location in 1996, it is considered on of China's first world-class modern museum.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shanghai_Museum
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USA: Antietam National Battlefield, MD

Surrounded by autumn splendor, the Maryland Monument stands as the only monument at Antietam dedicated to the valor of men on both blue and gray. Among those attending the May 30, 1900 dedication were several notable survivors of the Battle of Antietam, including former Confederates James Longstreet and Kenry Kyd Douglas and President William McKinley, a Union corporal at the time of the battle.

Source: Back of Postcard
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Germany: Lavender

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Hong Kong: Victoria Habour

The set of special stamps on "Hong Kong Museum Collection - Bamboo Carvings" features six bamboo carvings from the collection of the Hong Kong Museum of Art, donated by Dr. Ip Yee (1921-1984). Embossing and debossing have been employed in the printing of these stamps to accentuate the exquisite craftsmanship of each masterpiece, producing a strong three-dimensional effect.


Date of Issue: 2017/11/14

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Sri Lanka: Crested Serpent Eagle

The crested serpent eagle is a medium-sized bird of prey that is found in forested habitats across tropical Asia. All members within the species complex have a large looking head with long feathers on the back of the head giving them a maned and crested appearance.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crested_serpent_eagle
Postcrossing ID: LK-12091
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USA: Star Cluster in Corona Australis

A Star Cluster in Corona Australis

Corona Australia ("southern crown' in Latin) is an active constellation in our galaxy that can been seen from the Southern Hemisphere. Roughly 420 light-years away from us, it contains the Coronet Cluster, a region where new stars are constantly born.

Source: Back of Postcard
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Taiwan: Sun Moon Lake, Nantou

Sun Moon Lake (日月潭) is the largest body of water in Taiwan as well as a tourist attraction. Located in the Nantou County, the area around the Sun Moon Lake is home to the Thao tribe, one of the aboriginal tribes of Taiwan. The east side of the lake resembles a sun while the west side resembles a moon, hence the name.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun_Moon_Lake
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