Jordan: King Abdullah II of Jordan

On Tuesday I got a postcard from Jordan.

It shows King Abdullah II of Jordan. King Abdullah II was born in 1962 as first child of King Hussein and Princess Muna. In 1993 he married Rania Al-Yassin and together they have four children. After his father's death in 1999 he became King of Jordan. He is popular locally and internationally as mediator in various conflicts and for maintaining Jordanian stability.

The card was sent in July and now finally arrived after four months of travelling.
Stamps:
Definitive - Overprinted Stamp of 2003 (issued 20-12-2009)
Definitive (from set of four) (issued 15-05-1996)

Thank You very much Marcel!

Jordan: Nymphaeum in Amman

On Thursday I got two postcards: one from Jordan and one from Germany.

The card from Jordan shows the Nymphaeum in Amman. Amman is already inhabited since the Neolithic Age, but just became a big city in the last hundred years. In 1921 Amman became the capital of the newly created Emirate of Transjordan, which became the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in 1950. Today is Amman the largest city and economic centre of Jordan. It is also considered to be among the most liberal and westernized Arab cities and is a major tourist destination in the region.

Stamps:
Definitive (from set of four) (issued 15-05-1996)
Definitive - Overprinted Stamp of 2003 (issued 20-12-2009)

Thank You very much Marcel!

cover from Belgium

Today I got not only three postcards but also a cover from Belgium.

Stamp:

King Philippe I (from set of two) (issued 14-03-2016)

Inside was my first card from Jordan.

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is a country in Western Asia bordering on Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Israel and Palestine. It is a member of the Arab League and the United Nations. It is a very hospitable country accepting many refugees from surrounding countries. Amman is the country's capital and largest city.

The card shows Petra. Petra was the Nabataean capital in ancient times and was located near important trading routes. It was cut into the rock and is known for its water conduit system. It is today Jordan's most visited sight. Since 1985 is Petra on the UNESCO World Heritage List and since 2007 it is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

Thank You very much Luk!