Does any country allow tobacco sales to people under 18?

Is there any country which allows people under 18 to legally buy cigarettes?

I’m not sure about ‘legally’, but in Mexico I’ve seen 12-year olds buying smokes.

There are a few, although this appears to be far from an exhaustive list.

It used to be 16 over here in Germany, but the laws have changed (since sometime 2007, I believe). Cigarette vending machines now check your age via a bank card you have to insert.

From the list:
Palau
Over the age of **9 **for sale. Vending Machines:Banned
Ukraine
Minimum age to purchase cigars and other related tobacco is 12 years
:eek:

Well, you know, 8-year-old Ukranians have access to vending machines. We don’t want them corrupted!