Blue Mountains, Australia

The Blue Mountains Area consists of 1.03 million ha of sandstone plateaux, escarpments and gorges dominated by temperate eucalypt forest. The site, comprised of eight protected areas, is noted for its representation of the evolutionary adaptaton and diversification of the eucalypts in post-Gondwana isolation ob the Australian continent. The postcard shows Wentworth Falles. Aren't they stunning? UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000.

Thanks a lot to Heather for sending me a great card and many nice stamps!

Australian Antartic Territory

The Australian Antarctic Territory (AAT) is a part of Antartica. It was claimed by the United Kingdom and placed under the authority of the Commonwealth of Australia in 1933. It is the largest territory of Antarctica claimed by any nation. Since the Antarctic Treaty came into force in 1961, Article 1 of which states "The treaty does not recognize, dispute, nor establish territorial sovereignty claims; no new claims shall be asserted while the treaty is in force", most countries do not recognise territorial claims in Antarctica.

Australia

Melbourne is 2nd most populous city in Australia. It's also the capital of state Victoria. As of June 2009, the greater geographical area had an approximate population of four million. Melbourne looks like a great place to visit.

Thank you very much Deborah!

Uluru - Ayers Rock, Australia

Great postcard arrived from Heather. It shows Aluru rock in central part of Australia.