Guinea-Bissau was formally known as Portuguese Guinea
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A description of modern Guinea-Bissau along with its colonial history is provided. Portugal's relations with that area of Africa as an enslaver is recounted as well as the struggle and victory of Amilcal Cabral's guerrilla force. The nation's flag and the first postage stamps issued are described.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1995
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Abel Tasmen is credited with the discovery of Fiji
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The history, geography, demography and government of Fiji are described. The contact with Europeans such as Tasmen, James Cook and others who appear on postage stamps are noted. Fiji's first stamps were issued in 1870 and its most recent 1995 issue was a souvenir sheet featuring tropical wildlife.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1995
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A look at Equitorial Guinea
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The history and demography of the islands and mainland Africa making up Equatorial Guinea is presented. European control was not total until 1920 because of resistance by the Fang people. In 1968, the nation became independent and the first stamps were issued.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1995
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