Countries in U - World Stamp Packets

Uganda is a country is eastern Africa near Kenya. This history of Uganda, like all African countries, is an indigenous one going back centuries. It was ruled by many different tribal kingdoms. Also, like many African countries, its modern history is marked by colonialism. Uganda became a protectorat...

The country of Ukraine is in Eastern Europe. Once a part of the USSR, the Ukraine is now an independence republic. When part of the Soviet Union, the Ukraine was known as the "bread basket of Russia". It has a strong agricultural tradition, but it is also a modern country. Kiev is its capital city. ...

The United Arab Emirates is a group of seven states (or emirates) in the Middle East. Beginning in 1973, the UAE issues its own stamps. The United Arab Emirates is probably most known for its oil production. In fact, it is one of the richest areas of the world. Before the discovery of oil, the area ...

The United Nations is not a country, but an international organization founded in 1945 to maintain peace throughout the world and protect human rights. Independent countries are members of the UN and meet at its headquarters regularly to discuss issues and establish world policies. Presently, 192 co...

The United States of America is a country in North American bordered by Canada to the north and Mexico to the south. Once a British colony, the United States gained its independence in 1776. Before independence, the colonies were granted the freedom to run their own postal routes, but it was in 1847...

Packet of assorted commemorative stamps from the United States.

Upper Volta once referred to the country in western Africa which contained the upper portion of the Volta River, and which is now known as Burkina Faso. Once a self-governing French colony, it gained full independence from the French in 1960. The postalhistory of Upper Volta begins in 1959 and goes ...

Uruguay is a country in southeastern South America which borders Brazil. Mainy an agricultural society for centuries, the Spanish attempted to colonize the area in the 16th century, but met with fierce resistance from the indigenous population. Today, most of Uruguay's population is of European desc...