ISSUE 169 - January 3, 2025 - Stamp News Online Magazine
Landlocked Countries
Landlocked States of Columbia: Tolima
By Geir Sør-Reime
Tolima
Tolima State was created July 12, 1861, from the Cundinamarca State and as part of an uprising against the national government. The creation was confirmed by the other states September 20, 1861.
Spanish colonization in the area started in 1537.
Agriculture, including coffee cultivation has traditionally been the base of the Tolima economy, but in recent years, the service sector has grown considerably.
Here, the first two typeset stamps were issued in . . .
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