Saturday 9 October 2010

186 AU - Lord Howe Island Group (1982)

Brief Description

"A remarkable example of isolated oceanic islands, born of volcanic activity more than 2,000 m under the sea, these islands boast a spectacular topography and are home to numerous endemic species, especially birds."

豪勋爵群岛

"这是典型的孤立海洋群岛,由海底两千多米深处的火山喷发而形成。群岛地形独特,岛上有大量当地的特有物种,特别是鸟类。"

Source UNESCO WH website http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/186

Courtesy of Lotty from postcrossing forum

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