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30 things that you can't do in some countries - We all know that each nation has its own set of rules and laws, which are crucial to ensure a country's stability. However, certain things we take for granted in our daily lives are banned in some countries. Some of these laws are even considered normal by these countries' citizens, rarely causing problems with their popultations.
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Yellow clothes - If you visit Malaysia watch what colors you wear. In 2011, yellow was banned in the country for being the color used by a group of activists who were challenging the government at the time.
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1 / 31 Fotos
Dancing in clubs and bars - In Japan it's forbidden to dance in nightclubs after midnight. Compliance with this law was enforced more rigorously in the past and they are trying to abolish it before hosting the 2020 Olympic Games.
© iStock
2 / 31 Fotos
Haircuts - In 2010, Iran passed a law banning men from using western haircuts. The hairstyles in this country are very restricted and follow a certain style.
© iStock
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Hitting children
- Although not accepted in some cultures, some parents choose to reprimand their children with a slap. Even so, in Sweden it's strictly forbidden to hit a child even if it's done by the parents.
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Baby walkers - In Canada, this object that assists babies to walk is prohibited. The 2004 law was passed after the government argued that according to studies, babies who were taught to walk with this object had delayed motor development.
© iStock
5 / 31 Fotos
Vitamins - In Denmark, it's forbidden to artificially add vitamins, minerals, calcium, etc. to foods.
© iStock
6 / 31 Fotos
Valentine's Day - In Saudi Arabia, Valentine's Day is considered a violation of the Muslim laws and therefore the date is not celebrated. In addition, all red objects are banned on that day.
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7 / 31 Fotos
Video games - Video games used to be banned in China. The Chinese government banned the use of this technology so that young people didn't waste their time and would enter the job market instead.
© iStock
8 / 31 Fotos
Affection - It's forbidden to kiss in public in the United Arab Emirates. The act is considered an affront to the moral standards of local culture. Even holding hands in public can get people arrested in this country.
© iStock
9 / 31 Fotos
Drinking in public - The consumption of alcohol in public is also forbidden in the country. People are also banned from taking drugs and spitting in the streets.
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10 / 31 Fotos
Jeans - In North Korea it's strictly forbidden to wear jeans and piercings, because these are seen by the government as a capitalist trend and have no place in their society.
© iStock
11 / 31 Fotos
Sand castles - In Italy you can't build sand castles, and in some places it's also forbidden to wear flip-flops because they're considered to be too noisy.
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12 / 31 Fotos
Affections on the road - Road safety is also seen as a top priority in the country, particularly in Eboli. Any affection that might distract the driver, such as simply kissing someone goodbye, can get you a 500 euros fine.
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13 / 31 Fotos
International calls - In North Korea it's forbidden to communicate with the outside world. The act is considered a crime and may even be punished by death.
© iStock
14 / 31 Fotos
Ketchup - Ketchup has been banned from French schools' canteens since 2011. The reason behind it was the preservation of French cuisine.
© iStock
15 / 31 Fotos
Flowers - After the Jasmine Revolution in Tunisia, the Chinese regime censored the word 'jasmine' on the Internet and banned the sale of the flower in various markets around the Chinese capital Beijing. The flower is considered a threat to society's stability.
© iStock
16 / 31 Fotos
Freedom of expression - In the Philippines it's forbidden to speak ill of the country, and if anyone does, whether they're citizens or tourists, they can be severely punished.
© iStock
17 / 31 Fotos
Death in the parliament - In the UK there's a law that prohibits people from dying in the British Parliament, as the building has Royal Palace status. When someone feels ill, they are quickly removed from the building by the staff.
© iStock
18 / 31 Fotos
Social media - Some social networks are banned in China. Among these are Facebook, Instagram and X. Exclusively Chinese social media platforms can be used instead.
© iStock
19 / 31 Fotos
Chewing gum - Chewing gum has been prohibited in Singapore since 2002, and you can't even buy it in stores. The reason for this law was to keep city streets clean.
© iStock
20 / 31 Fotos
Mannequins - Having mannequins on display is banned in Iran, as the government believes it goes against religious principles.
© iStock
21 / 31 Fotos
Cell phones - When Cuba was under the rule of Fidel Castro, the use of cell phones by ordinary citizens was forbidden. Only the most privileged citizens in high profile positions were allowed access to these devices.
© iStock
22 / 31 Fotos
Kinder eggs - This chocolate treat is completely banned in the United States. The law was passed because the government feared that children could choke on the plastic toy that comes inside the egg, and therefore all candies containing toys inside are not allowed.
© iStock
23 / 31 Fotos
Baby names - In Denmark, a parent is limited in choosing the child's name. There's a list of about 24,000 names and if the one chosen by the parents is not in the catalog, they have to ask for special permission from the government.
© iStock
24 / 31 Fotos
Driving - Although there's no law that directly prohibits women from driving, driving licenses are not issued to Saudi Arabian women.
© iStock
25 / 31 Fotos
Siblings - Due to the one-child policy in China, siblings are generally not allowed in the country unless they're twins. The Chinese government measure was taken to balance the country's population.
© iStock
26 / 31 Fotos
Fast Food - McDonalds is banned in Bolivia, as Bolivians disagree with fast food, meaning that there are hardly any restaurant of this type in this country.
© iStock
27 / 31 Fotos
Plastic bags - Since 2002, Bangladesh has banned the use of plastic bags to preserve the environment and reduce the country's trash.
© iStock
28 / 31 Fotos
Time travel - Another curious thing about China is that there's a law that prohibits time travel. The reason behind the government ban was in the way it was depicted in TV shows and movies.
© iStock
29 / 31 Fotos
'Emo' clothing
- In Russia it's forbidden to wear 'gothic' or 'emo' clothing. The Russians have said that these sub-cultures are a threat to national stability, since they encourage depression and suicide in young people. See also: The strange laws of North Korea
© iStock
30 / 31 Fotos
30 things that you can't do in some countries - We all know that each nation has its own set of rules and laws, which are crucial to ensure a country's stability. However, certain things we take for granted in our daily lives are banned in some countries. Some of these laws are even considered normal by these countries' citizens, rarely causing problems with their popultations.
© Shutterstock
0 / 31 Fotos
Yellow clothes - If you visit Malaysia watch what colors you wear. In 2011, yellow was banned in the country for being the color used by a group of activists who were challenging the government at the time.
© iStock
1 / 31 Fotos
Dancing in clubs and bars - In Japan it's forbidden to dance in nightclubs after midnight. Compliance with this law was enforced more rigorously in the past and they are trying to abolish it before hosting the 2020 Olympic Games.
© iStock
2 / 31 Fotos
Haircuts - In 2010, Iran passed a law banning men from using western haircuts. The hairstyles in this country are very restricted and follow a certain style.
© iStock
3 / 31 Fotos
Hitting children
- Although not accepted in some cultures, some parents choose to reprimand their children with a slap. Even so, in Sweden it's strictly forbidden to hit a child even if it's done by the parents.
© Shutterstock
4 / 31 Fotos
Baby walkers - In Canada, this object that assists babies to walk is prohibited. The 2004 law was passed after the government argued that according to studies, babies who were taught to walk with this object had delayed motor development.
© iStock
5 / 31 Fotos
Vitamins - In Denmark, it's forbidden to artificially add vitamins, minerals, calcium, etc. to foods.
© iStock
6 / 31 Fotos
Valentine's Day - In Saudi Arabia, Valentine's Day is considered a violation of the Muslim laws and therefore the date is not celebrated. In addition, all red objects are banned on that day.
© iStock
7 / 31 Fotos
Video games - Video games used to be banned in China. The Chinese government banned the use of this technology so that young people didn't waste their time and would enter the job market instead.
© iStock
8 / 31 Fotos
Affection - It's forbidden to kiss in public in the United Arab Emirates. The act is considered an affront to the moral standards of local culture. Even holding hands in public can get people arrested in this country.
© iStock
9 / 31 Fotos
Drinking in public - The consumption of alcohol in public is also forbidden in the country. People are also banned from taking drugs and spitting in the streets.
© Shutterstock
10 / 31 Fotos
Jeans - In North Korea it's strictly forbidden to wear jeans and piercings, because these are seen by the government as a capitalist trend and have no place in their society.
© iStock
11 / 31 Fotos
Sand castles - In Italy you can't build sand castles, and in some places it's also forbidden to wear flip-flops because they're considered to be too noisy.
© iStock
12 / 31 Fotos
Affections on the road - Road safety is also seen as a top priority in the country, particularly in Eboli. Any affection that might distract the driver, such as simply kissing someone goodbye, can get you a 500 euros fine.
© iStock
13 / 31 Fotos
International calls - In North Korea it's forbidden to communicate with the outside world. The act is considered a crime and may even be punished by death.
© iStock
14 / 31 Fotos
Ketchup - Ketchup has been banned from French schools' canteens since 2011. The reason behind it was the preservation of French cuisine.
© iStock
15 / 31 Fotos
Flowers - After the Jasmine Revolution in Tunisia, the Chinese regime censored the word 'jasmine' on the Internet and banned the sale of the flower in various markets around the Chinese capital Beijing. The flower is considered a threat to society's stability.
© iStock
16 / 31 Fotos
Freedom of expression - In the Philippines it's forbidden to speak ill of the country, and if anyone does, whether they're citizens or tourists, they can be severely punished.
© iStock
17 / 31 Fotos
Death in the parliament - In the UK there's a law that prohibits people from dying in the British Parliament, as the building has Royal Palace status. When someone feels ill, they are quickly removed from the building by the staff.
© iStock
18 / 31 Fotos
Social media - Some social networks are banned in China. Among these are Facebook, Instagram and X. Exclusively Chinese social media platforms can be used instead.
© iStock
19 / 31 Fotos
Chewing gum - Chewing gum has been prohibited in Singapore since 2002, and you can't even buy it in stores. The reason for this law was to keep city streets clean.
© iStock
20 / 31 Fotos
Mannequins - Having mannequins on display is banned in Iran, as the government believes it goes against religious principles.
© iStock
21 / 31 Fotos
Cell phones - When Cuba was under the rule of Fidel Castro, the use of cell phones by ordinary citizens was forbidden. Only the most privileged citizens in high profile positions were allowed access to these devices.
© iStock
22 / 31 Fotos
Kinder eggs - This chocolate treat is completely banned in the United States. The law was passed because the government feared that children could choke on the plastic toy that comes inside the egg, and therefore all candies containing toys inside are not allowed.
© iStock
23 / 31 Fotos
Baby names - In Denmark, a parent is limited in choosing the child's name. There's a list of about 24,000 names and if the one chosen by the parents is not in the catalog, they have to ask for special permission from the government.
© iStock
24 / 31 Fotos
Driving - Although there's no law that directly prohibits women from driving, driving licenses are not issued to Saudi Arabian women.
© iStock
25 / 31 Fotos
Siblings - Due to the one-child policy in China, siblings are generally not allowed in the country unless they're twins. The Chinese government measure was taken to balance the country's population.
© iStock
26 / 31 Fotos
Fast Food - McDonalds is banned in Bolivia, as Bolivians disagree with fast food, meaning that there are hardly any restaurant of this type in this country.
© iStock
27 / 31 Fotos
Plastic bags - Since 2002, Bangladesh has banned the use of plastic bags to preserve the environment and reduce the country's trash.
© iStock
28 / 31 Fotos
Time travel - Another curious thing about China is that there's a law that prohibits time travel. The reason behind the government ban was in the way it was depicted in TV shows and movies.
© iStock
29 / 31 Fotos
'Emo' clothing
- In Russia it's forbidden to wear 'gothic' or 'emo' clothing. The Russians have said that these sub-cultures are a threat to national stability, since they encourage depression and suicide in young people. See also: The strange laws of North Korea
© iStock
30 / 31 Fotos
30 things that you can't do in some countries
Chewing gum, showing affection in public or wearing certain clothes are some of the things banned in these countries.
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We all know that each nation has its own set of rules and laws, which are crucial to ensure a country's stability. However, certain things we take for granted in our daily lives are banned in some countries. Some of these laws are even considered normal by these countries' citizens, rarely causing problems with their popultations.
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