Countries from SOMALI to SYRIA

The small area named Somali Coast was located on the north-eastern African continent near present-day Ethiopia and Eritrea. It was a French colony from 1896-1967. Stamps for the area began to be issued in 1902 and this continued until 1967, the year that the area changed names. Those stamps were ins...

South Africa is located at the southern end of the African continent. As well as having a coastline on the Indian Ocean, it is bordered by Botswana and Mozambique. The country is probably best known for its long fight against apartheid, led by humanitarian leader Nelson Mandela, who became President...

The region once called South West Africa encompassed the area now known as the country of Namibia. Located on the south-western side of the African continent near Botswana and South Africa, South West Africa was an area first colonized by the Germans, then administered by South Africa, until finally...

Spain is a European country on the Mediterranean Sea bordered by France and Portugal. The country has an ancient history that has been touched by the influence of many different cultures and nations. Its history can be traced from prehistoric times to the Celts, from the Romans to the Moors, and the...

This packet contains only commemorative issues of Spain stamps.

This packet contains a mix of collectible stamps from various Spanish colonies around the world such as Tangier.

The area known as Spanish Sahara was located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean bordering Morocco and Mauritania. It was one of the last areas under Spanish control leftover from its colonial days. However, Spain's hold over the area was long in disputeand it finally had to hand the region over to M...

Sri Lanka is a small island nation off the southern tip of India. Once known as Ceylon, it has been colonized by many nations including Portugal and Britain. However, in 1948, Sri Lanka becam an independant country. Stamps have been issued for and by Ceylon since colonial times, but the first stamps...

St-Kitts and Nevis are two islands located in the Leeward Islands, where the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea meet. Many nations colonized the islands, but it was the British who ended up in control in the end. St-Kitts and Nevis issued stamps from 1903-1980, until their independance from the Britis...

St-Lucia is an island in the Caribbean Sea. The British and the French fought over it repeatedly until it finally came under British control in 1814. The island attained full independence in 1979. A beautiful tourist stop with unspoilt beaches, majesticmountains and rainforests, St-Lucia has everyth...

St-Pierre & Miquelon is a group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, south of Newfoundland, which are a French possession. The fishing industry used to be a strong part of the economy, especially cod fishing, but in modern times this industry has seen a decline. For a short time, during American ...

St-Thomas and Prince Islands are two islands off the western coast of Africa. These islands were uninhabited before being discovered by the Portuguese. They were adopted as trading bases and early settlers were shipped there from Portugal; the inhabitants continue to speak Portuguese to this day. In...

A volcanic island, St-Vincent is the largest island in the chain called St-Vincent and the Grenadines in the Caribbean. It still has an active volcano named La Soufrière. The island possesses both black and white sand beaches due to the volcanic soil. Alush paradise of tropical gardens and rainfores...

The Straits Settlements were once a group of British territories which consisted of Malacca, Penang, and Singapore.The Settlements came under direct British control from 1867-1946 and were used as trade centers. These settlements, except for the independent country of Singapore, are now a part of Ma...

Sudan is the largest north African country. It is bordered by Egypt and Ethiopia and run through by the Nile River. The history of Sudan dates back to antiquity and the Kingdom of Cush. The early, modern history of the country is marked by interminglingperiods of Egyptian and British control and the...

Suriname is a country on the north-eastern coast of South America that borders Brazil and Guyana, which was once a Dutch colony. The Amazonian rainforest and jungle is a popular tourist attraction. Suriname has issued stamps since 1873, mostly with Dutch monarchs being featured. Full independence wa...

Swaziland is a small, landlocked country at the southern end of Africa bordered by South Africa and Mozambique. Once a British protectorate, Swaziland gained full independence in 1968. It's geography showcases mountains, savannahs (wide grasslands) and rainforests. One of Swaziland's claims to fame ...

Sweden is a European country near Norway and Finland. This Nordic nation has given us Volvo, Ikea and ABBA! Sweden's history dates back to prehistoric times and is perhaps most well known for its Viking history and legends. The first postage stamps of Sweden were issued in 1855 and were inscribed 'S...

This packet contains only commemorative issues of Sweden stamps.

Switzerland is a landlocked European country which borders France, Germany and Austria. The country is made up of 26 cantons, or member states, which make up the federal state of Switzerland. This nation is well known for its Alpine skiing, chocolate, Swiss watches, International Red Cross organizat...

This packet contains only commemorative issues of Switzerland stamps.

Syria is a country in Asia Minor which borders Lebanon, Turkey and Israel. It was once part of the Ottoman Empire, but after the latter's dissolution, Syria became a kingdom in 1920. This only lasted three years; in 1923 Syria was placed under the control of France. Modern Syria obtained full indepe...