Ethiopia 1967 International Tourist Year

Ethiopia · 1967 · 10c

This stamp was issued to commemorate the International Tourist Year of 1967, an initiative by the United Nations to promote tourism as a driver of peace and understanding. The design features a stylized globe with an airplane circling it, superimposed over a map of Ethiopia, highlighting the nation's participation in global travel and tourism.

Issued during the reign of Emperor Haile Selassie I, this stamp reflects Ethiopia's efforts in the 1960s to modernize and engage with the international community, promoting itself as a unique travel destination.