March 8, 2012

Wrangel Island - Russia

Russian Post released a souvenir sheet under the series World Heritage in Russia on 27th February on The natural range of the reserve "Wrangel Island" 

Wrangel Island (7.6 sq. km.) Is located about 500 km north of the Arctic Circle, at the junction of Western and Eastern hemispheres, it is separated from the mainland by Long Strait. In 1960 the island was established reserve which included the territory of the island and Herald (11 sq. km.), Which is located 70 km east. Since 2004, the reserve is included in the List of World Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO.

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