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

The national flag of the Republic of Croatia, also known in Croatian as the Tricolour (Trobojnica), is one of the state symbols of Croatia. It consists of three equal-sized, horizontal stripes in colours red, white and blue. In the middle is the coat of arms of Croatia. The shield depicts the red and white checkerboard of Croatia. Above the shield is a crown consisting of shields of its various regions. From dexter to sinister they are the historical arms of Croatia, Dubrovnik, Dalmatia, Istria and Slavonia.

 

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.

 

Wonder Woman - Tallahassee, Florida

Wonder Woman (her alter ego Diana from Themyscira) - a fictional character known from the comic book series published by DC Comics.

The creators of the characters were the psychologist William Moulton Marston and the cartoonist Harry G. Peter. She first appeared in All-Star Comics vol. 1 # 8 (December 1941) published by All-American Publications.

 

#46 FOTW - Tainan, Taiwan

The flag of the Republic of China, commonly called the flag of Taiwan, consists of a red field with a blue canton bearing a white disk surrounded by twelve triangles; said symbols symbolize the sun and rays of light emanating from it, respectively.

The public display of this flag is still seen in historical museums and war cemeteries across mainland China, but its use otherwise remains illegal due to its history as a symbol of opposition to communism. Some supporters of Taiwanese independence reject the flag due to its association with Chinese nationalism and as a statement of opposition against the Kuomintang, although supporters of the Democratic Progressive Party and its leaders still retain and use the current flag both domestically and abroad.

 

Large Letter Reprint - Ashburn, Virginia

Nicknames: Old Dominion, Mother of Presidents

Mottos: Sic semper tyrannis - (English: Thus Always to Tyrants)

More than half of the civil war battles between North and South took place in the territory of Virginia. 2,200 out of 4,000 battles took place there.

Jamestown, the first of 13 Colonies, was established for the purpose of silk cultivation. After that, however, when the plans were thwarted by a fungus plague that completely destroyed the mulberry bushes, it was decided to plant tobacco. To this day, Virginia is famous for its huge tobacco plantations.

 

Eurowings - Verden (Aller), Germany

Eurowings - German low-cost airline based in Düsseldorf. It is part of the Lufthansa Group - the largest airline in Germany. It supports both domestic and international flights. In 2018, the line handled over 40 million passengers and employed almost 10,000 employees.

 

#45 GF - Colombo, Sri Lanka

The stunning natural beauty and treasures of Sri Lanka were appreciated by the legendary explorer Marco Polo. He said Sri Lanka is the most beautiful island in the world.

Sri Lanka is the third largest tea producer in the world. Over 700,000 people work at its collections.

This country is called the "Tear of India".

 

Panorama of Millau - Millau, France

Millau Viaduct (in French Viaduc de Millau) - a viaduct on the A75 motorway over the Tarn River valley.

It is the tallest structure of this type in Europe, with the highest pillar 341 m high. The length of the route leading through the viaduct is 2,460 meters. The bridge is tolled.