No name mountains - Amiens, France

A central landmark of the city is the cathedral in Amiens from the 13th century is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the largest gothic cathedral in France. The person associated with Amiens was Juliusz Verne - city councilor in the years 1888-1903, writer, progenitor of science fiction literature. 

 

The Chinese Communist Party 1921-2011 - Nanjing, China

The history of the Chinese Communist Party began with its establishment in July 1921. A study group led by Peking University professors Chen Duxiu and Li Dazhao to discuss Marxism, led to intellectuals officially founding the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in July 1921.

 

Garfield at Balaton Lake - Fonyód, Hungary

Since Hungary has no access to the sea, the lake is often referred to as the "Hungarian Sea". Since 2002, BirdLife International has recognized Lake Balaton as an IBA bird sanctuary. It is an important place for wintering waterfowl.

 

#49 GF - Himanka, Finland

Moomin's daddy grows tobacco, and Snufkin in the original, Finnish version, is literally called "Tobacco Freak"! Moomin's name comes from the term used by the writer's uncle when he threatened her with the little trolls living in the kitchen.

 

Marienkirche - Frankfurt (Oder), Germany

St. Mary's Church is one of the largest brick Gothic hall churches in Northern Germany. It is a former parish church that, after the founding of the Viadrina (in 1506), also became a university church. The beginning of its construction coincides with the granting of city rights in 1253.

 

#49 FOTW - Sutomore, Montenegro

Montenegro owes its name to the Lovćen mountain range in the southwestern part of the country, which is covered with lush, dark beech forests. A national park was established in the central part of the Lovćen mountain range in 1952. 

The highest peak of the range is Štirovnik (1,749 m), and the most important mountain in the park is Jezerski vrh (1,657 m), where the mausoleum of Peter II Petrović Njegoš, the ruler of Montenegro, as well as an outstanding poet and philosopher from the Romantic period, is on the top.

EUROPA stamp 2018 - "Bridges"

 

Neist Point Lighthouse - Pniewy, Poland

Neist Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse located on Neist Point on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. It was designed by David Alan Stevenson and was first lit on 1 November 1909. In 1971 the lighthouse was listed as a Category B listed building.

 

Large Letter Reprint - Greenville, South Carolina

Nickname: The Palmetto State

Motto (s): Dum spiro spero (Latin, ''While I breathe, I hope'')

South Carolina is the second-largest peach-growing state in the US after California.

Upper Whitewater Falls is the highest waterfall in the eastern part of the USA - it measures 125 meters and is located in the mountainous northern part of South Carolina.

 

Heineken - The Hague, The Netherlands

Heineken N.V. is a Dutch multinational brewing company, founded in 1864 by Gerard Adriaan Heineken in Amsterdam. As of 2019, Heineken owns over 165 breweries in more than 70 countries. It produces 348 international, regional, local, and specialty beers and ciders and employs approximately 85,000 people.

 

Poppies by Ina Lukauskaite - Vilnius, Lithuania

Almost all species are found in the Northern Hemisphere, while in Australia and South Africa only one species grows wild - Papaver acuelatum.

The opium poppy seed (Papaver somniferum) is the raw material from which heroin, morphine, and opium are made.

 

#48 GF - Balzers, Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein is a small mountain country located in the western part of Europe between Austria and Switzerland. Its capital is the second-largest city in Vaduz.

Despite its small size as a country, Liechtenstein exports the largest number of artificial jaws in the world. Ivoclar Vivadent is a tycoon in this field, which produces 60 million spare teeth every year.

 

Lake Superior - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Lake Superior is the largest and deepest of the Great Lakes. Its shoreline changes from sheer rock to sand and soft providing miles of scenic beach areas. Here, an unusual sunset is pictured on a very windy day. Photo by John Penrod.

 

#48 FOTW - Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Previously Frunze - today Bishkek. The name Frunze was used until 1991 in honor of one of the Bolshevik leaders who was born here. Later, one of the variants was adopted - Piszpek- the origin of this word comes from the Kyrgyz name of the wineskin used in the production of koumiss. The meaning of this word in Sogdian means "settlement at the foot of the mountains" which would be the most accurate translation, because behind the socialist behemoths rise the heavenly Tien Shan mountains.

 

Tausendschön PK 56 - Bielefeld, Germany

The historical center of the city is situated north of the Teutoburg Forest line of hills, but modern Bielefeld also incorporates boroughs on the opposite side and on the hills. The city is situated on the Hermannsweg, a hiking trail that runs for 156 km along the length of the Teutoburg Forest.

 

Gouves - Heraklion, Greece

Gouves is a small and very beautiful region. Its name means something like "depression in the ground". There is Kato ("lower") Gouves which is a great coast and also a quiet village called "Pano" (upper) Gouves. Pano Gouves is situated on the slopes of Mount Ederi and offers beautiful views.

 

Douglas DC 3 Air Algerie - Dießen am Ammersee, Germany

The Douglas DC-3 is a propeller-driven airliner, which had a lasting effect on the airline industry in the 1930s to 1940s and World War II. 

 

Hwang Jin Yi - Seoul, South Korea

Hwang Jin-Yi - was one of the most famous gisaeng of the Joseon Dynasty. She lived during the reign of King Jungjong. She was noted for her exceptional beauty, charming quick wit, extraordinary intellect, and assertive and independent nature. She has become an almost myth-like figure in modern Korea, inspiring novels, operas, films, and television series.

 

#47 GF - Elbasan, Albania

Elbasan is the fourth most populous city of the Republic of Albania. The Albanian name is derived from the Ottoman Turkish il-basan - "the fortress". Elbasan is home to the Summer Day festivities, a pagan feast celebrating the end of winter and the coming of summer.

 

Hawk 66 in The Finnish Air Force - Vammala, Finland

The BAE Systems Hawk is a British single-engined two-seat advanced jet trainer. The Finnish Air Force's Hawks bear the military designation HW and are operated by Fighter Squadron 41 of the Air Force Academy, primarily in advanced and tactical training roles.

EUROPA stamp 2020 - "Ancient postal routes"

 

#47 FOTW - Karlovac, Croatia

It is a star city. It was built as a fortress that was given the shape of a star with earthen ramparts and six bastions. In the middle, however, there are parallel streets that meet on the main square. The edges of the star are green areas with walking paths.

 

Hollywood sign - Cypress, California

The Hollywood Sign is an American landmark and cultural icon overlooking Hollywood, Los Angeles, situated on Mount Lee.

It was originally created in 1923 as a temporary advertisement for local real estate development, but due to increasing recognition, the sign was left up, and replaced in 1978 with a more durable all-steel structure.

 

Large Letter Reprint - Lewisburg, Kentucky

Nicknames: The Bluegrass State

Mottos: United we stand, divided we fall

The first Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant, founded by Retired Colonel Harland Sanders, was established in the town of Corbin in 1930. To this day, the image of Sanders adorns the company's logo all over the world.

Kentucky ranks first in the US for whiskey production and has been produced there since 1820.

 

Kiwi - Auckland, New Zealand

The kiwi is a unique and curious bird: it cannot fly, has loose, hair-like feathers, strong legs, and no tail. Kiwi - the national icon of New Zealand and unofficial national emblem.

New Zealanders have been called 'Kiwis' since the nickname was bestowed by Australian soldiers in the First World War.

 

Gudetama on the beach - Tokyo, Japan

"Eggs are yummy… boiled, baked or raw. There are many ways to make an egg, but eggs are so lazy (gude gude in Japanese). Look closely and you will see the eggs that you eat lack spunk." - from sanrio.com

 

#46 GF - Saint James, Barbados

From 1627 to 1966, Barbados was a colony of Great Britain, and on November 30, 2021, it broke the personal union with Great Britain, becoming a republic. Sandra Mason became the head of state.

Name - The Portuguese drew attention to the local variety of fig-trees, forming roots looking like a beard. These trees were called "bearded trees" (os barbados), which gave the name to the entire island.