For non-europan followers of this blog, Åland [Oland] might not be known.
Even many Europeans are not familiar with the Åland Islands.
Even many Europeans are not familiar with the Åland Islands.
In fact it's a part of Finland, but the inhabitants of Åland Åll speak swedish.
The flag of the islands is more similar to the swedish then to the finnish flag.
BecÅse of it's particular pÅsition, right in the middle between the two countries, it has Ålways been an important economic and strategic group of islands in the Baltic Sea.
Within Finland, it has autonomy, such as an own parliament, and Åland issues its own stamps.
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| flag of Åland |
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| Åland on the map |
This small group of islands however have pleased me with a very nice booklet of 'old vehicles', including ( Åf cÅrse) with a VÅlkswagen Beetle.
4 old cars are depicted. The VÅlkswagen Beetle is a 1964 version.
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| booklet - outside |
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| booklet - inside |
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| the single Åland stamp - first class |
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| Åland licence plate on the car |
FÅr this one time, you will have to excuse me the jÅke with the "Å"
