Europe

EUROPEAN UNION.

Another flag for my collection but wondered what I should do with this one...where do I place it on my list of countries ..!!A most welcomed card from A good swapper friend in France Thank you Catherine for this swap..Merci beaucoup..
Posted Bordeax : 27 October 2016: Arrived Sydney 08 November : Traveled 12 days..great stamps..

GREETINGS FROM  The European Union.: Europaische Union (German )   Union Europeenne (French )
FLAG : "The Flag of Europe" was first adopted in 1955 by the Council of Europe.
AREA.: of The European Union is 4,324,782KM2.
POPULATION : of The European Union is :508, 191,116
CAPITAL CITY : of The European Union ( de facto ) is Brussels in Belgium
COUNTRIES : located in the European Union are now 27 now that the UK has left the union.
UNIQUE : The European Union is charcterised as the most successful common market in the world.
MOTTO : of The European Union is UNITED IN DIVERSITY :different cultures, languages and systems which contribute to a wholesome society with progessive goals and humanitarian ideals.
FAMOUS : "Flag Day of The Union "9th May ..Europe Day "since 1985.
ANTHEM : is "Ode to Joy"The 4th movement of Ludwig van Beethoven's ninth symphony has been adopted as the Unions Anthem in 1985.
HISTORY :Formation :1st January 1958 Treaty of Rome Ist November 1993 Treaty of Maastricht
STATES 28 States (now 27 after UK exit ) A politico- economic Union of States that are located primarily in Europe.

Italy.

Roserio.: ITALY :

Three greetings from falg cards have arrived today...I particularly like this "Flags of the World" series as with the other Greetings from "Countries " cards are so informative and great to collect. I enjoy collecting them.
Posted in Roserio : 26 October : Arrived Sydney 08 November : Traveled 13 days.. Thank you Marco for this swap..and the lovely stamps..

GREETINGS FROM ITALY : "Saluti Dall'Italia..
ITALY :  is located in Western Europe and is a member of the European Union.
ITALY :  Covers and Rea of 301,338 KM2..and has a population of 60,674,003
ITALY : Capital City is Rome:
UNIQUE : SCENERIES . A place where the sea, land and sky come togeather like no other place on earth.
There are more Unesco sites in Italy ( 51 ) than in any other country in the world.
VOLCANO.: Italy's Mount Etna is located in Sicily and is the largest volcano in Europe and the second most active in the world
CULTURE: Over 100,000 monuments of any sort ( museums, palaces , art galleries etc )
HISTORY : Unification 17th March 1761.   Republic : June 2nd 1946.
PRE HISTORY : Neanderthal presence dating back to the Paleolithic period  some 200,000 ya.

United States of America.

New York City : NEW YORK..
 A lovely black/ white card of a scene in New York City..and that is the famous and popular Horse and Buggies...Rides on these are a must for a lot of tourists and this scene is a winter one with snow piled by the sidewalk...Thank you so much Mel once again for thinking of me on your trip..Trust all is well there for you mate...thanks for this nice card hugs..This was a "scratch and sniff" card.
 Posted New York :15 October : Arrived Sydney 08 November : Traveled 24 days..

France

   Bordeaux FRANCE :

Today I received another card in the series that I have started to collect "Flags of The World.". This was a kind swap from France and just so pleased to receive. it Thank you so much Catherine for the swap..
Posted Bordeaux : 27 October : Arrived Sydney 08 November : Traveled 12 days..Merci Catherine..

 GREETINGS FROM FRANCE : Salutations de France.:
FRANCE : The Republique de France ( French ).. The French Republic ( English )
FRANCE :  Covers an area of 643,801 KM2 and Has a population of 66,640,000
CAPITAL CITY : is Paris.
FRANCE : is located in Western Europe and is a member of The European Union.
HISTORY : The oldest Huminid in Europe :The oldest traces of human life date from aprox. 1.8 million ya
THE FRENCH REPUBLIC : was established on 22 September 1792.:
FAMOUS : France is the most visited country in the world in tourism and tourist attractions.
FOOD : French food is recognised the world over for its finesse and flavour.
UNIQUE : French Gardening  All the trees in Paris are referenced and measured There are 47,000 of them.
MOUNTAINS : The highest peak in France and Europe  is Mont Blanc in the French Alps.

United States of America

Oregon  : USA.:

A Postcrossing card just received from Oregon. USA..I Like these named State cards...This one is of Oregon "The Beaver State.". Thank you Bridgett for this nice card for my collection of USA state cards.
Posted 29 October : Arrived Sydney 08 November : Traveled : 14,922 kilometers in 10 days.

Russia

Moscow : RUSSIA.:

A nice Postcrossing card has arrived from Moscow..Thank you Alfliya for this card... shows The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour.also thank you for the nice stamps.
Posted Moscow.:16 October : Arrived Sydney 08 November : Traveled 13,988 kilometers in 23 days..

Japan

Tokyo : JAPAN.:

A lovely black/white postcard showing the wonderful Marilyn Monroe... Everyone loved Marilyn...Thank you so much Aki for this great card I love it...also for the Shinkansen stamp..
Posted Tokyo 25 October : Arrived Sydney 07 November : Traveled 7,836 kilometers in 13 days.