Countries from SAAR to SLOVAKIA

Saar is a border region located between France and Germany. The ownership of the region has been heavily contested throughout the years especially during the First and Second World Wars. At different times it was once a German and then French protectorate. Saar as a state is now a part of Germany. E...

El Salvador is a country in Central America located between Guatemala and Honduras. Once under Spanish rule, El Salvador gained its independence in 1838. The new country started issuing its own stamps in 1867. El Salvador has had a turbulent political history, everything from revolutions to coup d'é...

Samoa is an archipelago of 10 islands located in the South Pacific Ocean almost equidistant from Fiji and Tonga. Volcanoes, earthquakes and tsunamis have caused much devastation. However, the area is also a beautiful tourist destination with rainforests, lagoons and waterfalls. Beautiful white sand...

San Marin (or San Marino) is a small republic located near Italy. Considered a microstate, it is totally landlocked by Italy. The republic began issuing its own stamps in 1877, even though the first post office was opened 44 years before in 1833, when San Marin used Italian stamps. Postage stamps of...

Sarawak is a Malaysian state located on the north-west side of the island of Borneo. It became fully independent in 1963. Sarawak is a cosmopolitan state, made up of many different ethnic groups. As a British protectorate, Sarawak used British stamps. Now, Sarawak uses stamps of the Federation of Ma...

Saudi Arabia is a middle eastern country located between the Red Sea and the Persian gulf. It is home to the two holiest places in Islam, Mecca and Medina. It is the largest Arab country in the Middle East. It is a rich country, with most of its exportsinvolving oil and oil products. Once made up of...

Scandinavia is a term used for the northern European region where the countries of Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland are located. This stamp packet contains a mix of stamps from these countries.

Senegal is a country in western Africa near Mali and bordering the Atlantic Ocean on its western frontier. It is a land of contrasts; from the hot, dry desert to the cool ocean breezes that lead to lush vegetation. Senegal was a French possession until its independence in 1960. The region used stamp...

Serbia is now a landlocked country in eastern Europe which used to be Yugoslavia. Serbia began to issue its own stamps in 1866. This country has seen a lot of political turmoil. Under Nazi occupation its stamps were overprinted 'Serbien'. At the end of the Second World War, the region became known a...

Seychelles is an island in the Indian Ocean east of the African continent which used to be a crown colony of Great Britain. It declared its independence in 1976. The Seychelles is known for its exceptional biodiversity and as being the home to such species as the giant tortoise. Tourism is major con...

Sierra Leone is a country in western Africa near Guinea and partially bordering the Atlantic Ocean. This country used to be a port for the departure of slaves to the New World and Europe. Once a British colony, Sierra Leone obtained its independence in 1960. The country and its population have lived...

Singapore is an island located off the edge of the Malay Peninsula. This area used to be heavily under British control until gaining its independence in 1965. Today it is a vibrant and modern country considered to be a leader in the financial world. Singapore is also known to have a strict judicial ...

Slovakia is located in Central Europe near Austria, Poland and Hungary. The area was once a part of Czechoslovakia, until it became independent in 1993. In that same year it started issuing its own stamps. Tourists know Slovakia for its mountains, skiing and castles.