Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

SAINT PIERRE AND MIQUELON :

Saint Pierre and Miquelon is a self-governing territorial overseas collectivity of France, situated in the northwestern Atlantic Ocean near Canada. It is the only remnant of the former colonial empire of New France that remains under French control, with a population of 6,080 at the January 2011 census.
The islands are situated at the entrance of Fortune Bay, which extends into the southern coast of Newfoundland, near the Grand Banks. They are 3,819 kilometres (2,373 mi) from Brest, the nearest point in Metropolitan France, but just 20 kilometres (12 mi) off the Burin Peninsula of Newfoundland, Canada.
To know more about the country click here.

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My friend Nicolas send me this nice cover. I become so happy after get this cover. This is my 3rd cover from Saint Pierre and Miquelon. This one is so special for my collection. The miter mark is clear. I like to see the clear postmark on the cover. Thank u Nicolas for send me this nice cover.

Algeria

ALGERIA :


officially The People's Democratic Republic of Algeria is a country in North Africa on the Mediterranean coast. It's capital and most populous city is Algiers. Algeria is a semi-presidential republic, it consists of 48 provinces and 1541 communes. With a population exceeding 37 million, it is the 34th most populated country on Earth.
To know more about the country click here.

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My friend Vural help me to get this cover. He make me a member of ICCC. And, another one member send me this cover. Unfortunately the post mark is not very clear. But, I liked those nice stamps. Thank u Vural for ur help.