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.