Australia

Philatelic materials related to Ukrainian resistance to Russian aggression

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Australia officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is an Oceanian country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands. Neighbouring countries include Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and East Timor to the north; the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu to the north-east; and New Zealand to the south-east.
Australia is world famous for its natural wonders and wide open spaces, its beaches, deserts, "the bush", and "the Outback". Australia is one of the world's most highly urbanised countries; it is well known for the attractions of its large cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. [R1]


Official Philatelic materials of Australia related to Ukrainian resistance to Russian aggression

23.08.2024, "Solidarity with Ukraine"[1]
Solidarity with Ukraine self-adgesive stamp of Australia 2024

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[1] This sheetlet contains five self-adhesive stamps from the Solidarity with Ukraine stamp issue, all packaged in a convenient wallet-sized booklet. The design compliments stamps released by postal administrations from around the world. In the foreground, the dove carrying an olive branch is a widely recognised as a symbol of peace. While in the background a field of sunflowers represents the national flower of Ukraine and embraces Ukraine’s national colours, yellow and blue. [R3]
The stamp was produced by Australian Post at the initiative of the Ukrainian Embassy in Canberra. The official presentation of the stamp took place on August 24th, 2024, during the celebration of Ukraine's Independence Day.
Note: Official FDC nor First-Day-of-Issue Postmark were produced by the Australian Post.



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