The United Nations (UN) is an intergovernmental organization whose stated purposes are to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, achieve international cooperation, and be a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations. It is the world's largest and most familiar international organization. The UN is headquartered on international territory in New York City, and has other main offices in Geneva, Nairobi, Vienna, and The Hague (home to the International Court of Justice).  Read more..

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In 2020, many postal administrations have issued or will issue stamps dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the creation of the United Nations: Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, Russia, Moldova, Belarus, United Nations Postal Administration, Belgium, Kazakhstan, Germany, Luxembourg, Austria, Portugal, Turkey, Slovenia, Tunisia, Italia, Serbia, Myanmar, Poland, Pakistan, Oman, Lebanon, Iraq, UAE, Singapore, India, Azerbaijan, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Bosnia and Herzegovina (Serbian Republic), Bulgaria, Wallis & Futuna... This is the case of the Post of Moldova with this new stamp (15.50 L, print run: 2,500), printed in sheetlet consisting of 5 stamps + 1 label, designed by Eugen Verebceanu, issued on October 24, 2020.. Read more..