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Year: 1966
2nd United Nations Regional Cartographic Conference for Africa in Tunis
This stamp honors the holding in Tunis of the second Regional Cartographic Conference for Africa, highlighting the role of Tunisia as a scientific and institutional meeting space on a continental scale in the years following independence. The illustration centered on the map of Africa crossed by an orientation instrument symbolizes knowledge of the territory, mastery of space and the importance of cartography for development, planning and cooperation between African states. The presence of geographical markers and symbols linked to measurement and orientation refers to the desire to structure the continent through knowledge, data and technical collaboration, in a context where many countries are consolidating their national institutions. Part of the Tunisian framework of the 1960s, this stamp reflects the country's commitment to modernization, science and international cooperation, while affirming its African roots and its active role in initiatives carried out by international organizations in the service of regional development.
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Zazia HLALIA
Arwa KAIROUANAISE
Aicha MANNOUBIA
Kahina (Dihya)
Saida JALLALI
Gladys ADDA
Zeineb FARHAT
Sophonisba
Semia AKROUT
Cherifa MESSAIDI
Fattouma Namla (1938-1994)
Azza Hammou (1951-1993)
Raja Ben Ammar (1954-2017)
Naama (1934-2020)
Zohra Faïza (1924-1999)
Moufida Tlatli (1947-2021)
Zaara Soltani
Agricultural workers
Maya Jribi (1960-2018)
Fatma Haddad (1932-2003)
Chedli Klibi (1925–2020)
Gilbert Naccache (1939–2020)
Hamadi Agrebi, the magician of Tunisian football