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Brunei

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October 10th 2008
Brunei I spent 2 days in Brunei and that was plenty. Travelling across this tiny country it was obvious the influence oil has on the people here. Brunei treats its people well as it makes huge amounts of money from its oil industry. The people get subsidies from the state for housing, cars and are looked after, to the point that they get money for trips to mecca but the Sultan seem ... read more

Asia » Brunei

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The Sultanate of Brunei's influence peaked between the 15th and 17th centuries when its control extended over coastal areas of northwest Borneo and the southern Philippines. Brunei subsequently entered a period of decline brought on by internal strif... ... read more