Iraqi Kurdistan is an autonomous region of Iraq. It borders Iran to the east, Turkey to the north, Syria to the west and the rest of Iraq to the south. The regional capital is Arbil, known in Kurdish as Hewlêr. The region is officially governed by the Kurdistan Regional Government.
ALL KURDISH POSTAGE STAMPS SHOULD BE REGARDED AS LOCAL ISSUES AND ALTHOUGH A FEW GENUINELY USED COVERS DO EXIST OF INTERNAL MAIL [WITHIN ERBIL PROVINCE] THE MAJORITY OF COVERS OFFERED FOR SALE ARE MANUFACTURED FOR THE PHILATELIC MARKET.
HOWEVER, REVENUE STAMPS ARE USED ON DOCUMENTS AND MAY BE REGARDED AS GENUINE STAMPS.
HOWEVER, REVENUE STAMPS ARE USED ON DOCUMENTS AND MAY BE REGARDED AS GENUINE STAMPS.
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I got those stamps from a friend that lives in Arbil. He was very friendly and kind enough to sent me those stamps when I asked about there stamps.Thanks a lot to him!!!!!!!!
