006 RUSSIA and 019 FINLAND- Chimpanzee

As well known, chimpanzees are the human's closest related since they belong to the class of the ape. Chimpanzees are found in Central Africa and are omnivores, that means that those monkeys eat insects, bats, but also nuts and seeds.

Chimpanzees can get up to 94 centimeters, but when they straight up they can reach a height of up to 1,7m. The male chimpanzees can weigh up to 75kg, the females up to 50kg. Those kind of monkeys are found in Central Africa in countries like Senegal and Nigeria until Tansania and Uganda.


About the senders

-Nastya (Postcrossing) sent from Gatchina (Russia) on 25.07.2013
-Maria (Postcrossing) sent from Salo (Finland) on 25.09.2013

005 GERMANY - Cologne Cathedral (WHS)

The cathedral of Cologne is known as the town's landmark since the Cathedral is the third highest religious building in the world (157m). The cathedral is only around 250 meters of the Rhine away. This building is a perfect example of the gothic architectural style.

This cathedral was built over more than 400 years, starting the 15th of August, 1248 and finished in 1880. The architect Gerhard von Rile took the example of Cathedral of Amiens, but he changed his plans. It is a UNESCO site since 1998 because it is masterpiece of gothic architecture.

Cologne Cathedral is Germany's most visited sight with more than 6 million visitors per day what makes around 20.000 people from all around the world.

About the stamp

The Berlin Gendarmenmarkt (0,58€) stamp is part of the series "Germanys Most Beautiful Panoramas".

About the sender

Nina J. Watson (direct swap), sent from Radolfzell (Germany) on 26.08.2013.

004 ITALY - Mount Etna (WHS)

As one of the world’s most active and iconic volcanoes, and also as an outstanding example of ongoing geological processes and volcanic landforms, Mount Etna was one of the 19 sites added to the World Heritage List this year.

Located in the North-Western part of the Italian island Sicily, Mount Etna is the tallest activ volcano in Europe (3323 meters). The eruptive history of the volcano can be tracked back 500.000 years and at least 2.700 years of this activity have been documented. The almost continuous eruptive activity of Mount Etna continues to influence volcanology, geophysics and other Earth science disciplines. The volcano also supports important terrestrial ecosystems including endemic flora and fauna and its activity makes it a natural laboratory for the study of ecological and biological processes.

Mount Etna errupted 20.02.2013 the last time and is still an activ volcano which can errupt every possible minute, but the people aren't in danger, because geologists can tell when the Etna errupts next time.

About the stamp

Politecnico di Milano for the 150th birthday of this university (0,70€).

About the sender

Daniele Pennisi (Direct Swap) sent from Zafferana Etnea (Italy) on 24.08.2013

003 USA - Big Sur Coastline

Big Sur is a sparsely populated region of the Central Coast of California where the Santa Lucia Mountains rise abruptly from the Pacific Ocean. The name "Big Sur" is derived from the original Spanish language "el sur grande" meaning "the big south". The terrain offers stunning views, making Big Sur a popular tourist destination. Big Sur's Cone Peak is the highest coastal mountain in the contiguous 48 states, almost a mile (1571m) above sea level.

The Big Sur is also known for his flowers and animals such as the Californian Sea Lions, sea otters or the gray whales which attract a lot of tourists. This area in California is very attractive to tourists, because it gives the impression of virgin nature. That's the reason why a lot of famous people enjoy this area, which is connected to the famous Highway No. 1.

About the Stamps

Global USA Forever, first published January 28th 2013.

About the sender

 Chris (postcrossing) sent from Gainesville (USA) on  09.03.2013

002 USA - Chicago's Millennium Park

Chicago is located in the South-Western bank of the Michigan Lake in the state Illinois in the United States of America. There are around 9.7 Milion people living in the Chicago area because Chicago is known as one of the most important commercial town since the 18 Hundreds.

Millennium Park is a public park located in the Loop community area of Chicago and originally intended to celebrate the millennium. It is a prominent civic center near the city's Lake Michigan shoreline that covers a 24.5-acre (99,0000 m^2) section of northwestern Grant Park. The area was previously occupied by parkland, Illinois Central rail yards and parking lots. The park features a variety of oublic arts. As of 2009, Millennium Park trailed only Navy Pier as a Chicago tourist attraction.

About the stamps

1.) 3c Silver Coffeepot
2.) 10c American Clock
3.) 5c American Toleware
4.) 2 Forever Stamps with a Shelly and Firework

About the sender

Felice (postcrossing) sent from Chicago (USA) on 02.04.2013

001 FINLAND and 048 NETHERLANDS - Formula 1 Racing Car

The Formula 1 is the highest racing championship in the world. Mild Seven Formula 1 Team was a driving team with the original name "Mild Seven Renault F1 Team" from 2002 until 2006. With this driving company sponsored by Renault, Mild Seven won 2 times the Formula 1 championship. There are a lot of Racing teams in the Formula 1 and Mild Seven was one of them, but not very succesfull. Ferrari Racing Team won the most championship since 1950 when the first Race started.
Sebastian Vettel from the Red Bull Racing Team is the current winner of the Formula 1 2012.

A Formula 1 car is a very fast car with a highspeed of  334 km/h (208 m/h). A Formula 1 car is a very technical car and needs a lot of people to build.

About the Stamps

The stamps shows the Finish Formula 1 World Champion of 2007 Kimi Räikkönen in his Ferrari Renn Clothes.

Sender

• LeilaR (postcrossing) sent from Lappeenranta (Finland) on 26.06.2013
• MalouJ (postcrossing) sent from Dwingeloo (Netherlands) on 10.10.2013