Countries in B - World Stamp Packets

The Bahamas are a member of The Commonwealth of Nations with Queen Elizabeth II as their head of state, and a governor-general acting as her representative. Bahamians speak English and an island dialect influenced by English, African languages and native tongues. This archipelago off the coast of Fl...

Bahrain is an Arabic island country in the Persian Gulf, with its name thought to be the Arabic term for "two seas". Bahrain's civilization goes back to ancient times and has been governed and overthrown many times in its history. Now Bahrain is considered a constitutional monarchy with a King at i...

Bangladesh is a nation bordered by India, Burma and the Bay of Bengal. It is a poor country with a high population. In addition it is one of the most densely populated nations in the world with most of its inhabitants working in the agricultural sector.Bangladesh has a colourful political history, k...

Barbados is a tropical island in the Caribbean Sea which still has Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state. A mild climate, lush woodlands, pastures and scenic coastland with sandy beaches contribute to the beauty of Barbados and its appeal as a touristdestination. Tourism and sugarcane production c...

Barbuda is an island in the Eastern Caribbean, and forms part of the state of Antigua and Barbuda. It was first settled by indigenous peoples and discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1493. Following many take-overs, it finally fell into the hands of the British, and like other islands produced suga...

This is a land-locked country surrounded by the Republic of South Africa. Formerly known as Basutoland, it is now known as the Kingdom of Lesotho and part of the Commonwealth of Nations. Its major industries are diamonds and water. Basutoland used Cape of Good Hope stamps from 1880-1933, and then it...

Once a Kingdom, Bavaria is now a state in Germany with its capital being Munich. It is different culturally from Germany in many ways, most notably in its religion, certain traditions and dialects. A favourite Bavarian tradition-Oktoberfest!

Bechuanaland was once a British protectorate in Africa and meant "Country of the Bechuana" which is now known by the name Botswana. A predominately desert nation, it was once very poor. Bechuanaland Protectorate issued its own stamps from 1888 until independence in 1966.

Contains many former Belgian colonies, such as the Belgian Congo.

Belgium is a country in northwest Europe. Its population is composed of Flemings, French-speakers and Germans. Belgium's history goes back to medieval times and many of its forefathers have contributed to scientific and artistic developments. It is alsoknown for its cuisine; waffles, excellent beer ...

Commemorative stamps issued by Belgium.

Belize is a country is Central America once ruled by the British Empire. This had led to English being its official language even though it is made up of several ethnic groups. Agriculture is the basis of the economy in Belize, but tourism is also a significant contributor due to the breathtaking na...

Once known as the Kingdom of Dahomey, Benin is a country in Western Africa located between Togo and Nigeria. It is a country struggling to improve its economy, with most of the population subsisting on agriculture.

Bermuda is a collection of islands in the Atlantic Ocean still considered a British overseas territory. Once a colony, it now enjoys a thriving economy mainly based on tourism. Bermuda's stamps depict its history, fauna, and flora.

Bhopal is the capital city of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is also known as "Lake City" since its countryside is peppered with lakes. Bhopal issued stamps from 1876-1932.

The Kingdom of Bhutan is a landlocked nation in South Asia among the Himalayas. It is well known for interesting and original stamp issues. For example: stamps on rubber discs which played the national anthem and even a CD-rom stamp! Bhutan means "Landof the Thunder Dragon", and due to its natural b...

Bohemia and Moravia are two respective regions of the Czech Republic which is in Central Europe. Many stamps were issued when the Third Reich occupied the region during World War II.

Bolivia is a landlocked nation in South America. It is well known for the high altitude of one of its major cities, La Paz. Bolivia's culture has been influenced by South America, as well as its native Indian population (the Quechua and Aymara). Many pre-Columbian ruins are found in its countryside....

Bosnia-Herzegovina is located in South East Europe. Bosnia makes up the larger portion of the country and Herzegovina is a smaller area at the southern end. Bosnia-Herzegovina was once part of the Republic of Yugoslavia, but before this time, it had itsown postal system.

Botswana is a landlocked country located in Southern Africa which gained its independence and became a part of the Commonwealth of Nations in 1966. Mining fuels the now growing economy. A desert nation, Botswana began issuing its own stamps in 1966 up to the present time.

Once a Portuguese colony, Brazil is now an independent country located in South America. Famous for the city of Rio de Janeiro and Carnival, Brazil is one of the largest and most densely populated countries in the world. The first Brazilian stamps were issued in 1843 and were named the "Bull's Eye" ...

Commemorative stamps issued by Brazil.

Stamps from territories of British Africa such as Tanzania, Sierra Leone and South Africa.

Stamps from colonies of the British Americas such as St-Lucia, Dominica, and Belize (except for Canada).

Mint pictorial stamp issues from all over the British Empire.

Now and independent nation located on the northern coast of South America, British Guiana was once a British colony. British Guiana first issued stamps in 1850 and is famous for the British Guiana 1-penny magenta which was sold in 1980 for $935,000.00.It is thought to be the most valuable stamp in t...

British Honduras was a British colony from 1862-1981. It is now the independent nation of Belize. Stamps in this package are from the colonial days.

This packet contains stamps from the British Pacific Islands such as Christmas Island, Tonga, and Cook Islands (except for Australia and New Zealand).

Location - West Pacific Ocean, east of Papua.

This packet contains stamps from islands of the British West Indies such as Antigua and Jamaica.

Brunei is a country located on the northern coast of Borneo in Southeast Asia. Once ruled by a sultan, it is now a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. Brunei began issuing postal stamps in 1895 and joined the Universal Postal Union in 1916.

Bulgaria is a Balkan nation located in Southeast Europe in between Romania to the north and Greece to the south. Once a communist nation, in 1990 Bulgaria became a democracy. Due to its proximity to nations such as Greece and ancient Macedonia, Bulgariahas a rich cultural heritage. Bulgaria began is...

Burkina Faso is located in western Africa. It is a landlocked country surrounded by six other countries. Burkina Faso used to be a French colony but gained independence in 1960. Prior to independence, it issued stamps under the name Upper Volta. It has a tropical climate and a flat to undulating top...

Burma is a nation in Southeast Asia now officially called the Union of Myanmar. It is nestled among other nations such as China, Laos, and India. While many religions are practiced in Burma, things can be difficult for citizens who are not Buddhist. Burma has had a turbulent history, from the Anglo-...

Burundi is country in eastern Africa near Rwanda. It is a landlocked nation populated by peoples of the Twa, Tutsi and Hutu tribes. Burundi is unfortunately well known for a civil war which resulted in the massacre of an unimaginable amount of people. Throughout its history, it has been plagued by c...