Countries in M - World Stamp Packets

Macao is a special administrative area off the Chinese coast. In 1999, it was handed over to China, but before that, it was a Portuguese overseas territory. It is one of the richest cities in the world, with an economy based on industries such as textiles, electronics and toys. The first stamps of M...

Madagascar is an island in the Indian Ocean off the coast of the African country of Mozambique. It is home to diverse plant and animal species, with many being native to that specific area. Unfortunately, human activity has led to a significant decreasein the forest area and certain species of anima...

Malawi is a landlocked country in southeast Africa. It was colonized by the British and remained under British control until 1964. Malawi is largely an agricultural society with many tribes involved in basket and mask carving. Malawi is a country with diverse landscapes, a warm tropical climate and ...

Malaysia is a country made up of 13 states and 3 territories located in southern Asia. Formerly a British colony, Malaysia gained independence in 1957, but the country as we know it today was officially united in 1963. Stamps of Malaysia began being issued in 1957 and all states produce their own st...

The Maldive Islands, also known as the pearls of the Indian Ocean, are an archipelago of 26 atolls (groups of coral reef islands in a ring) southwest of Sri Lanka. It is thought that they were originally settled by fisherman from Sri Lanka. They eventually became a British protectorate, but gained i...

Mali is a landlocked country in Western Africa, roughly located in between Niger and Senegal. Much of the northern part country is in the Sahara desert, with most of its inhabitants living in the southern regions. Though it was once a rich and powerful nation trading in gold, salt and slaves, Mali i...

Malta is an archipelago in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea to the south of Sicily. Over the years its location has given it strategic importance and many nations have sought to rule it. Despite these conquering nations, Malta gained independence in 1964. These beautiful islands are a popular tou...

Manama is an agricultural, inland enclave controlled by the emirate of Ajman, which is now part of the United Arab Emirates. Manama began issuing its own stamps in 1966, but it is no longer a stamp-issuing entity. When Ajman joined the UAE in 1971, the UAE eventually became responsible for the posta...

Following the Japanese invasion of Manchuria in 1931, this region, which is widely regarded to have been a puppet state of Japan, was renamed Manchukuo. It issued stamps from 1932-1945. When Japan was defeated in the Second World War, the region eventually was split between China and the Soviet Unio...

Mauritania is a country in the Maghreb, a region of western northern Africa. In fact, Maghreb means west in Arabic. Today, it is mostly a desert country and severe drought over the last few decades has been making the desert expand even more. Most of its inhabitants survive by agriculture and livest...

Mauritius is an island republic off of the southeastern coast of Africa. Before independence, Mauritius was under British control. Here's a fun fact: the island was home to the dodo bird before it became extinct. The postal history of Mauritius begins in 1847. Two of the most famous and valuable sta...

Mexico is a Spanish speaking country in North America located south of the United States. Mexico is a popular tourist destination and famous for its music and cuisine (we owe it the discovery of chocolate). It is home to many ancient marvels and its culture is a fascinating and vibrant blend of pre-...

The Republic of Moldova is a landlocked country in eastern Europe nestled between Romania and the Ukraine. It has a long political history which dates back to the 14th century. Moldova was part of the Soviet empire for the latter half of the 20th century. It gained independence from the USSR in 1991...

Monaco is a tiny nation located in southwestern Europe on the Mediterranean Sea. It is the second smallest country in the world. It is ruled by a constitutional monarchy, with the royal family of Grimaldi at its head. Monaco came to the attention of theworld when the famous American actress Grace Ke...

Mongolia is landlocked nation on the continent of Asia, bordered by Russia and China. Mongolia used stamps from Russia as early as 1858, but began issuing its own stamps in 1924. One of history's most famous warriors, Genghis Khan, was instrumental in forming the Mongol Empire. A popular subject in ...

Montenegro is a small nation on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea across from Italy. It is sandwiched among Bosnia, Albania and Serbia. Sometimes referred to as the pearl of the Mediterranean, Montenegro is a beautiful country full of mountains and clear blue lakes, ancient towns and monasteries. T...

Montserrat is part of a chain of islands in the Caribbean. The island was discovered and named by Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the New World. He called it Montserrat because its rugged terrain reminded him of the appearance of the mountain of Montserrat in Barcelona (meaning jagged m...

Mozambique is a country in southeastern Africa bordered by the Indian Ocean, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. Originally inhabited and ruled by indigenous tribes, Mozambique became a Portuguese colony in the 16th century. The country gained independence in 1975. It is a country with a tropical climate that pr...

The Sultanante of Oman is an arab state located near Saudi Arabia and Yemen. It is separated from Iran by the Gulf of Oman. The capital of Oman is the city of Muscat. Before Oman became a sultanate, the coastal city of Muscat was a prosperous trading center in its own right. Oman is a country with a...