The United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) has issued a sheet of stamps to commemorate the Year of the Dragon. The sheet contains six stamps, each with a different design showcasing the dragon in various cultural contexts. The Year of the Dragon is a celebration taking place in the lunar calendar, and the dragon is one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. The UNPA has been issuing stamps to mark the different years of the zodiac since 1990. The stamps are available for purchase at UNPA post offices and online. The UNPA is an agency of the United Nations that manages the postal services of the UN system. It is headquartered in New York and has offices in Geneva, Vienna, and Nairobi.
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