CANADA - 7 décembre 1898 : timbre de 2 cents noir sur lavande et carmin représentant une carte de projection de Mercator illustrant l'étendue mondiale de l'Empire britannique. Placé devant une grille océanique teintée de lavande et surmonté de la Couronne impériale, l'art détaillé met en évidence toutes les possessions territoriales britanniques sur les continents en rouge vif. Conçu par le maître de poste général Sir William Mulock et émis à Noël 1898, cette conception historique célèbre l'inauguration du Penny Postage impérial à travers l'Empire britannique

• Contributeur: World of Stamp
• ID de l’image: 3FA6WCJ
• Taille du fichier: 105,6 MB (3,6 MB Téléchargement compressé)
• Autorisations: Modèle - non | Propriété - non
• Dimensions: 7100 x 5200 px | 60,1 x 44 cm | 23,7 x 17,3 inches | 300dpi
• Date de la prise de vue: 7 décembre 1898
• Lieu: Canada

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Canada is a vast nation located in North America, stretching from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west and extending northward into the Arctic Ocean. As the world's second-largest country by land area, it boasts an incredible diversity of landscapes, encompassing expansive prairies, majestic mountain ranges, dense boreal forests, and thousands of freshwater lakes. Originally inhabited by First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples for millennia, the region saw European arrival in the late fifteenth century, evolving through French and British colonial periods. The modern nation was established through the British North America Act of 1867, which united several provinces into a confederation. Today, Canada is a parliamentary constitutional monarchy celebrated for its democratic governance, official bilingualism in English and French, and vibrant multicultural society. Its capital is Ottawa, while Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver serve as major urban centers. Canada features a prosperous, advanced economy propelled by abundant natural resources—such as petroleum, timber, and minerals—alongside dynamic manufacturing and technology sectors. Renowned for a high quality of life, universal social programs, and stunning natural wonders like Banff and Niagara Falls, Canada is a prominent member of global groups including the G7, NATO, and the Commonwealth. 12 Pence = 1 Shilling. 100 Cents = 1 Dollar (1859)

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