9 Countries You’ve Never Heard Of
| March 18, 2015
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7. Brunei Darussalam, Southeast Asia
This country borders the northern tip of Borneo, Malaysia. Officially named “Brunei, the Abode of Peace,” this country could more accurately be called “Brunei, the Abode of Non-Smokers.” Don’t try to buy cigarettes here, as the government has banned the sale of most forms of tobacco throughout the country. Don’t even think about busting out your e-cigarette to curb that nicotine craving either, because their advertising, sale and use in public places have been banned as well.
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