[Travel] Fun Facts: Top 5 Passport Designs In The World
There
has been some buzz surrounding new passport designs for a few countries. Some
people may not see the appeal of having a flashy passport, but it’s hard to
deny that some of the new stylish and creative augmentations make travel a bit
more fun!
As summer
approaches, the wait for getting your passport increases, but it is always
possible to start your passport application online to speed the process along.
The top
5 most creative and stylish passports have been found to include artistic
designs that can only be seen under UV lighting, awesome flipbook animations,
and colourful symbols representing their country of origin.
1. Norway
In Norway, The passport's inner pages and the ID
background show Norway’s exquisite landscape in fine, uncluttered lines and
modern-looking block pastel colours.
The ink
when exposed to UV light shows the northern lights in the night sky with hidden
text.
The
passport covers come in three options; white, turquoise or red for immigrant,
diplomat and standard, respectively.
Under UV Light:
Under Normal lighting:
Front:
Like Norway, on January 24, 2015 Canada introduced a
new passport design
that donned hidden illustrations, which appear under UV light.
The illustrations are colourful images that pay
homage to the beautiful landscapes in Canada as well as important monuments and
maple leaves. Isn't this GORGEOUS?
3. Australia
The newest cover of the Australian passport isn’t very flashy, but the inside pages are quite ornate. The first page exhibits spectacular artwork and a summary of security features:
Within the passport, though, each page depicts a unique part of
Australian culture as well as Australian flora and fauna:
4. Indonesia
The Indonesian passport might not be the most
stylish, but it is fascinating.
Every
page of it shows distinctive attributes that can be found in Indonesia, such
as, the Komodo dragon (the largest lizard on Earth), Rafflesia (the largest
flower on Earth), Badak Jawa (the single-horned rhino), and many others.
The
illustrations resemble remarkable water coloring that seem to string together a
nice story of the wonders in Indonesia.
5. Barbados
The passports issued by the island nation of Barbados are a deep
blue color.
Its shining cover shows the logo of “CARRICOM” and
the words “CARRIBEAN COMMUNITY” along with “BARBADOS” inscribed on the top of
the booklet in gold lettering.
The simple font and straightforward design appeals
to the already beautifully designed document.
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