Featured Postcards

Greetings Postcard Pals. Below are some of the standout postcards I have received from my generous postcard friends.

I've also included some I've sent myself from significant or interesting locations or just bought for fun. All my postcards are uploaded to my Flickr.

You'll see I also enjoy fancy stamps too. Want to trade? Read on.

Sunday, June 02, 2013

Angola: rising from the ashes


Angola, a southern African nation, was a Portuguese colony from 1483. It gained independence in 1975 after a brutal civil war followed. The country is rich in oil, diamonds, and natural resources. Angola's capital, Luanda, was a major slave trade hub. The country has made progress since civil war ended in 2002, but faces challenges like poverty and corruption. Angola's diverse culture blends Portuguese and indigenous influences. 

This card from tour operator Paul Wesson of www.eco-tur.com



stamp: from 1995 set of traditional ceramics
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  1. Ola October 28, 2013

    O wow! Angola is a definite "must have" country to have postcards and a kechainon on my missing countries list :)

    Best wishes from Poland,
    Ola

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