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Brunei

Stamps issued: 1983-PRESENT

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$1 Signals Transmitting from Earth, People Communicating single

A sultanate on the northwest coast of Borneo, situated between the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak. The state of Brunei was a regional power in the 16th century but, after a long decline, came under British protection in 1888. Brunei secured full self-government in 1971 and became fully independent in 1984. Its oil and natural gas industry has made the country quite wealthy in recent years, and the Sultan of Brunei is one of the world's richest men.

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Precedent Country:


BRITISH PROTECTORATE
Stamps issued: 1888-1983

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5c Scene on Brunei River single

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