Democratic Rep. of CONGO

Wow, what an amazing card, from my dear friend Ameliah, who was working in DR Congo.  I specially like the images of Bukavu town on Lake Kivu at lower right inset and at bottom of the card.

ALGERIA


This view shows the impresive architecture of the Monument of Chouhadas in Biskra


ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, B.W.I.


This multiview card shows scenery from the twin island nation of Antigua and Barbuda, a country close to my heart, as it was the very 1st foreign country I visited, when I was 16.  I fondly remember the whitish-pinkish sand and the clear waters around the coast of the verdant islands.


NORTHERN (Turkish) CYPRUS







This card was recently sent to me by Mohammed, and shows the map, flag and scenes from the Northern region of Cyprus, which is under Turkish administration since 1973.  The lovely stamps show a dolphin and a vineyard, with a very clear town cancel from Lefkosa.

MAYOTTE




This lovely card was posted in 2016 and shows a procession of islanders in typical dress.  The population of this French territory in the Indian Ocean is mainly Muslim, and broke away from the Republic of Comoros at independence.






SWAZILAND

This colorful card comes from the Hlane Royal National Park, in NE Swaziland.  It shows a variety of birds, including the Purple Tauraco, Storks feeding and other savannah species such as the Hoopoe.

SARDINIA


Amazing view of Greater Flamingos reflected in shallow water off the coast of Sardinia

PAPUA New Guinea



This awesome cultural view shows the shield and bow of highland tribesmen in Papua New Guinea.  It was franked with a stamp showing the Crocodile Skink, a local lizard.

RWANDA

This lovely card shows a crowned crane in Akagera National Park, which protects savannah wildlife in Rwanda.  It was franked by a stamp showing an artisan weaving a basket