Countries in N - World Stamp Packets

Nabha was a princely state of India from 1885-1948 during the British Raj. When India gained independence, the region eventually became a part of Punjab state. The British had an agreement with India which allowed certain states to issue stamps of British India overprinted with the name of the state...

Namibia is a country is southern Africa with borders on the edge of Zambia, South Africa and the Atlantic Ocean. It is home to the oldest desert in the world, the Namib Desert, from which it gets its name. Namibia was once known as South West Africa butgained independence in 1990. Stamps began being...

Nauru is an island nation in Micronesia in the South Pacific Ocean. It is located half-way between Hawaii and Australia. The first European to visit Nauru was a British sea captain who named it 'Pleasant Island' due to the incredible tropical beauty of the area. Nauru has issued postage stamps since...

Nepal is a landlocked country in southern Asia. It is located in the Himalayan mountains and borders China and India. Mount Everest is located in Nepal. The capital of this nation is the popularly known city of Kathmandu. Nepal has often been called the'Valley of the Gods' because of the number of r...

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The Netherlands is a constituent nation. In other words, it is comprised of 12 provinces in north-western Europe (which include Holland, divided into North and South Holland) and other areas of the Caribbean (such as Sint Maarten and Curaçao). The European part of the Netherlands borders Belgium and...

New Caledonia is an island in the South Pacific Ocean discovered in 1774 and nicknamed the 'Island of Light'. Its natural beauty has inspired artists for centuries. The island eventually became a French colony but is now considered an overseas territory. New Caledonia's natural resources have long b...

New Zealand is an island east of Australia in the Pacific Ocean. The original inhabitants of the country were Polynesians of Maori descent. Eventually, the area became a British colony, until joining the Commonwealth in 1947. This island was one of the last to be inhabited due to its remoteness, but...

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Newfoundland is an island off the coast of Canada. Archaeological excavations show that it was originally settled by the Vikings. Newfoundland became a province of Canada in 1949. Previous to that, the island was a colony and dominion of the United Kingdom. Newfoundland is known for its rugged coast...

Nicaragua is a country located in Central America which borders Honduras, Costa rica and the Pacific Ocean. The first inhabitants of the land were indigenous peoples, however, with the arrival of Christopher Columbus Nicaragua eventually became a Spanish settlement. It gained its independence in 182...

Niger is a landlocked western African country near Benin and Burkina Faso. The territory which is now considered Niger used to be divided up between several other states which were a part of French West Africa. Niger gained full independence in 1960. Most of the country is located within the Sahara ...

Nigeria is a country in western Africa which borders Benin, Chad, Niger and the Atlantic Ocean. The Spanish and Portuguese were the first Europeans to trade with the region and one of the trade items was slaves. Nigeria became a British protectorate in 1901 until it gained independence in 1960. The ...

Norfolk Island is a small island located between Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia in the South Pacific Ocean. It is part of the Commonwealth of Australia, but is largely self-governing. The first inhabitants of the island were Polynesians, but they eventually disappeared from it. Norfolk Isl...

Borneo is a large island separated from the Malay Peninsula by the South China Sea. Sabah is a territory located on this island. The northern part of Borneo and the region of Sabah were both British protectorates and then colonies. This area is now known as the state of Sabah, East Malaysia. The reg...

Norway is a country in Northern Europe which shares borders with Sweden and Finland. A large amount of the country's rugged coastline faces the North Atlantic Ocean. Norway is known for its famous fjords, Vikings and Norse traditions. A fjord is createdby glacial activity and is a long inlet with st...

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Nyasaland was a British protectorate in Africa which is now the country of Malawi. The territory was considered Nyasaland from 1907-1964. It issued its own stamps during those years.