Sousse, the Pearl of the Sahel

Tunisia · 1975 · 100m

This stamp features a scenic view of Sousse, a historic port city on Tunisia's eastern coast, known as the 'Pearl of the Sahel'. The design highlights the city's picturesque coastline, with traditional buildings and the Mediterranean Sea in the background, promoting it as a key tourist destination.

Issued in 1975, this stamp was part of a series promoting Tunisian tourism by showcasing the country's beautiful and historically significant cities during a period of national development under President Habib Bourguiba.