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A historic collection of 317 Mauritania postage stamps
✨ Discovery of the day
Year: 1967
Desert Date (Balanites aegyptiaca)
This stamp is part of a Mauritanian issue celebrating plant species of economic, cultural, and environmental significance. It depicts the Doum Palm (Hyphaene thebaica), a palm native to desert oases and river valleys across North and East Africa. The tree has long been valued for its durable leaves, fibers, wood, and edible fruits, which have supported local populations for generations. The stamp commemorates the importance of the Doum Palm in sustaining life in arid regions where natural resources are limited. By honoring this species, Mauritania recognizes its contribution to traditional livelihoods, oasis ecosystems, and rural economies, while emphasizing the need to conserve plant resources that help communities adapt to challenging environmental conditions.
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African and Malagasy Union of Posts and Telecommunications (UAMPT)
Tenth Anniversary of the International Atomic Energy Agency
The Latécoère 28
The Couzinet 70 "Arc-en-Ciel" (Rainbow)
The Farman F.60 Goliath
The Bréguet 14
Pavel Belyayev, Alexei Leonov, Voskhod 2
Frank A. Borman, James A. Lovell, Jr., and Gemini 7
Thomas P. Stafford, Walter M. Schirra
Launching of French Space Satellites - Rocket Scout and Satellite FR 1
Launching of French Space Satellites - Satellite A-1
Launching of French Space Satellites - The Diamant rocket
Centenary of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
100th Anniversary of the International Union of Railways (UIC)
Spatial Telecommunications - SYNCOM Satellite
Introduction of the Air Afrique DC-8 Jetliner
Space Telecommunications (Relay Satellite)
Space Telecommunications (Telstar Satellite)
African and Malagasy Postal and Telecommunications Union
Twin-engine Airplane - 5 franc
Twin-engine Airplane - 3 franc
Twin-engine Airplane - 2 franc
Twin-engine Airplane - 0.5 franc
