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LOCAL Wednesday 2 november 2022

Post Aruba published a new stamp series:

‘Landscapes of Aruba'

On November 1, 2022, Post Aruba N.V. is- can have a beautiful view over the island.
sued a new stamp series. This stamp series The Lighthouse in California (Hudishibana)
is called 'Landscapes of Aruba' and was stands imposingly in the middle of a beau-
designed by Mr. Elvis Tromp. tiful landscape bordered by dunes on one
side and the turquoise blue sea on the
Aruba is, although small, rich in different other.
types of landscapes. The landscape is Through the North-East wind, the trees in
largely desert like, because the climate is particular the Watapana and Fofoti are
very dry all year round. In the south, the fused to the southwest. These trees that
landscape is quite flat with miles of white grow with the wind direction are very pop-
beaches and the sea is relatively calm ular and are often used as promotional
there. material for Aruba. The aloe plant and the
The northern part is more hilly and the sea cactus provide a unique and spectacular
is rougher there. This turbulent sea on the unit. For more information about the issue 'Landscapes of
north coast has ensured the formation of This stamp series and First Day Cover en- Aruba' please visit the Facebook page: Aruba Stamps or
several natural bridges. velope are available at all post offices, Webpage: postaruba.com/philatelic/ q
Very striking in the landscape of Aruba are namely in Oranjestad and San Nicolas
the suddenness of giant boulders, originat- and via the web page postaruba.com/
ing from volcanic activities. Known are the stampshop
stone formations at Ayo and Casibari. Make sure you have this stamp series in
The Hooiberg immediately stands out in your collection, because the stock is lim-
the flatter part of Aruba. From the top you ited.