Philippines: Greetings from... Philippines

Officially the Republic of the Philippines, the Philippines is a archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. It consists of about 7641 islands that are categorized broadly under three main geographical division from north to south: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

The capital city of the Philippines is Manila, and the most populous city is Quezon City, both part of Metro Manila.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippines
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Malaysia: Batu Caves

Sculptured by master artisans from India, Lord Murugan looms 42 meters high beside the 272 steps leading to Batu Caves complex.

Batu Caves is a limestone hill that has a series of caves and cave temples in Selangor, Malaysia. It takes its name from the Sungai Batu (Stone River), which flows past the hill. It is the tenth limestone hill from Ampang. Batu Caves is also the name of a nearby village.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batu_Caves
Postcrossing Forum - 10 Countries RR Group 28 [wei_c]
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USA： Savannah, Georgia

A row of restored homes typical of the styles found throughout the city. Landscaped with live oaks, azaleas, fountains and statues, these homes reflect a grand heritage.

Postcrossing Forum - 10 countries RR Group 28 [jenhart28]
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Malaysia: Guide Dog (Golden Retriever)

The guide dogs are trained to help the blind or visually impaired to avoid obstacles. Although dogs can be trained to navigate various obstacles, many are color blind and unable to interpret road signs. The guardians need to direct the dog based on skills and past experiences. The dog owners need to know how to go from one place to another ad dogs will help them reach the destinations safely.

Direct Swap [walkaround99]
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Russia: Cathedral of the Archangel

The Cathedral of the Archangel is a Russia Orthodox Church dedicated to the Archangel Michael. It is located in the Cathedral Square of the Moscow Kremlin in Russia. It was constructed between 1505 and 1508 under the supervision of an Italian architect Aloisio the New on the spot of an older cathedral built in 1333.

Postcrossing Forum - 10 Countries RR Group 28 [Maria_mi
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Malaysia: Detection Dog (Border Collie)

Detection dogs are selected because of the sharpness of its sense of smell to help the work of tracking. It is used in various works such as detecting hidden substances, fire investigation, disaster recovery and others. It is widely used by the police as well as fire and rescue teams. These dogs are able to help in fire investigations by detecting the cause of fire by the substances or chemicals at the site of the fire or arson.

Direct Swap [walkaround99]
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Malaysia: Protection Dog (Belgian Shepherd)

Protection dogs are used to monitor and guard against unwanted people or animals. These dogs are trained to differentiate between their opponents and friends so as to simply scare or attack targets. There dogs bark loudly to inform their guardians of the presence of offenders or intruders and to scare off intruders. A guard dog is also trained to attack or obstruct offenders. Among the best breed of guard dogs are German Shepherd and Belgian Shepherd. In prison, guard dogs are used to help control the prisoners.

Direct Swap [walkaround99]
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United Kingdom: King Charles Spaniel'

Dogs ('King Charles Spaniel' by George Stubbs)
Reproduce from a stamp designed by Carroll, Dempsey & Thirkell Limited and issued by the Royal Mail on 8 January 1991.

Direct Swap [cyberpunk]
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Japan: Nara

The five-storied pagoda of Kofuku-ji temple in Nara.

The original pagoda was burnt down by fire, and the present pagoda was reconstructed in the 33rd year of the Oei Era. It is the second in height in Japan only to the five-storied pagoda at To-ji Temple in Kyoto.

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Switzerland: Winterthur

Winterthur is a city in northern Switzerland. It is connected to Germany by direct trains and enjoys links to Zurich Airport. It is one of the busiest railway stations in Switzerland.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winterthur
Postcrossing Forum - 2018 January 50 RR [azzurri]
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Australia: Pink Diamond

Pink diamond is a type of diamond which has all the same elements as more commonly known diamonds except that they also exhibit pink color. The source of their pink color is greatly debated in the gemological world but it is most attributed to enormous additional pressure that these diamonds undergo during their formation.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pink_diamond
Postcrossing Forum - 2018 January 50 RR [quickbrownfoxph]
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Croatia: Split

Split is the second-largest city of Croatia. It lies on the eastern shore of the Adriatic Sea and is spread over a central peninsula and its surroundings. The city is famous for Diocletian's Palace which is now the centre of the city.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Split,_Croatia
Postcrossing Forum - 2018 January 50 RR [dana_sidle]
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Germany: Marksburg

The Marksburg is a castle above the town of Braubach in Germany. It is one of the principal sites of the Rhine Gorge UNESCO World Heritage Site. The fortress was used for protection rather than as a residence for royal families.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marksburg
Postcrossing Forum - 2018 January 50 RR [Nadjafee]
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Taiwan: Penghu Great Bridge

The Penghu Great Bridge is a bridge in Penghu County in Taiwan. It connects Siyu Island and Baisha Main Island.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penghu_Great_Bridge
Postcrossing Forum - 2018 January 50 RR [chi]
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USA: St. Augustine, Florida

Fireworks over the Castillo de San Marcos.

The Castillo de San Marcos is the oldest masonry fort in the continental United States. It is located on the western shore of Matanzas Bay in the city of St. Augustine, Florida.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castillo_de_San_Marcos
Postcrossing Forum - 2018 January 50 RR [koyohtay]
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Greece: Santorini

Santorini, classically Thera, and officially Thira, is an island in the southern Aegean Sea. It was ranked the world's top island for many magazines and travel sites, including BBC and US News.

Santorini is essentially what remains after an enormous volcanic eruption that destroyed the earliest settlements on a formerly single island, and created the current geological caldera.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santorini
Postcrossing Forum - Hong Kong Meets the World tag [kissangel]
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Japan: New Year Greetings

Postcrossing Forum - As Many Stamps tag [reoreo]
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USA: Lava Field

A stream of water winds its way through a lava field before kissing the ocean.


















Postcrossing Forum - 2018 January 50 RR [akm]
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USA: Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a US National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site that straddles the ridge line of the Great Smoky Mountains. The border between Tennessee and North Carolina runs northeast to southwest through the center line of the park.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Smoky_Mountains_National_Park
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USA: Polar Bear

Postcrossing Forum - 2017 December 50 RR [kakarctic]
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Japan: Tokyo Tower 東京タワー

Postcrossing Forum - Hong Kong Meets the World [sakura39]
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Hungary: Budapest

Budapest is the capital and the most populous city of Hungary, and one of the largest cities in the EU. It is a leading global city with strengths in commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education and entertainment.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Budapest
Postcrossing Forum - City view tag [papirhajo]
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Japan: Giraffe

Sender said this is a giraffe in the Asahiyama Zoo in Hokkaido. :D

Postcrossing Forum - 10 Countries RR Group 28 [AsahiUmi]
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Netherlands: My Neighbor Totoro

My Neighbor Totoro is a 1988 Japanese animated fantasy film by Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli.
The film was about the two young daughters of a professor and their interactions with friendly wood spirits in postwar rural Japan. The movies was ranked 41st in Empire magazine's "The 100 Best Films of World Cinema" in 2010. The character Totoro mad multiple cameo appearances in a number of Studio Ghibli films and video games and also serves as the mascot for the studio, and also recognized as one of the most popular character in Japanese animation.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Neighbor_Totoro
Postcrossing Forum - 10 Countries RR Group 28 [Xapphirea]
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Finland: Winter Greetings

Postcrossing ID: FI-3167887
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