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 Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque in Bandar Seri Begawan, considered as one of the most beautiful mosques in the Asia Pacific. Image: sam garza (tylerdurden1) |
 Location map of Brunei Brunei occupies an area of of 5,765 km², the country is slightly larger than twice the size of Luxembourg, or slightly smaller than the U.S. state of Delaware. The country has a population of of 417,200 people (in 2015). National capital is Bandar Seri Begawan. Spoken languages are Bahasa Melayu (Malay, official), English, Chinese and native languages of Borneo. In 2014 Brunei became the first East Asian country to adopt strict Islamic sharia law. Get an overview of Brunei's art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and its government. |
Negara Brunei Darussalam |
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Background: The Sultanate of Brunei's heyday occurred 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 strife over royal succession, colonial expansion of European powers, and piracy. In 1888, Brunei became a British protectorate; independence was achieved in 1984. Brunei benefits from extensive petroleum and natural gas fields, the source of one of the highest per capita GDPs in the less developed countries. The same family has now ruled in Brunei for over six centuries. (Source: CIA - The World Factbook) Related countries: United Kingdom |
Official Name: Negara Brunei Darussalam short form: Brunei ISO Country Code: bn Time: Local Time = UTC +8h Actual Time: Thu-Apr-25 12:50 Country Calling Code: +673 Capital City: Bandar Seri Begawan Other Cities: Kuala Belait, Seria, Temburong, Panaga, Tutong. Government: Type: Malay Islamic Monarchy. Independence: 1 January 1984. Constitution: 1959. Geography: Location: Southeastern Asia, on the island Borneo bordering the South China Sea and Brunei Bay. Area: 5,765 km² (2,226 sq. mi.). Terrain: East--flat coastal plain rises to mountains; west--hilly lowland with a few mountain ridges. Climate: Equatorial tropical; high temperatures, humidity, and rainfall. People: Nationality: Bruneian(s). Population: 417,200 (2015) Ethnic groups: Malay, Chinese, other indigenous groups. Religion: Islam. Languages: Malay, English, Chinese; Iban and other indigenous dialects. Literacy: 94.7%. Natural resources: Oil and natural gas. Agriculture products: Rice, vegetables, fruits; livestock, forestry, fish. Industries: Petroleum, petroleum refining, liquefied natural gas, construction. Exports - commodities: mineral fuels, organic chemicals Exports partners: Japan 35.9%, South Korea 14.8%, Thailand 10.8%, India 9.8%, NZ 5.6%, Australia 5% (2015) Imports - commodities: machinery and mechanical appliance parts, mineral fuels, motor vehicles, electric machinery Imports partners: Singapore 27.9%, China 25.3%, Malaysia 12.4%, UK 10.6%, South Korea 4.9% (2015) Currency: Bruneian Dollar (BND) Brunei in FiguresMore Brunei key statistical data. |
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Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of BruneiThe Government Of Brunei Darussalam The official government of Brunei website. Prime Minister's Office The Official website with comprehensive information about Brunei Darussalam. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Official website of the ministry with information about the country. Diplomatic Missions Embassy of Brunei Darussalam Washington, D.C. Brunei Diplomatic Missions Abroad Address list of Brunei Darussalam's Missions Abroad. Foreign Diplomatic Missions in Brunei Address list of Diplomatic Missions accredited to Brunei. Weather Brunei Darussalam Meterological Department Brunei weather. Statistics Department of Economic Planning and Development National Statistical Office of Brunei Darussalam. Brunei in FiguresBrunei key statistical data. Maps Map of BruneiPolitical Map of Brunei.  Google
Earth BruneiSearchable map and satellite view of Brunei. Google Earth Bandar Seri BegawanSearchable map and satellite view of Brunei's capital city. Map
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NewsBrunei has a small but heavily censored media landscape.Borneo Bulletin Local and Borneo News. BruDirect Brunei local and business news site. RTB News News outlet of Radio Televisyen Brunei (RTB) Brunei News in Malay Media Permata Online news. Pelita Brunei Weekly official newspaper of the Government of Brunei Darussalam. Defunct Newspapers The Brunei Times (ceased publication in November 2016) The Brunei Times was an independent English-language daily published in Brunei Darussalam from 2006 to 2016. It was closed after criticising Saudi Arabia's Mecca visa price-hike. Radio/TV Radio Televisyen Brunei (RTB) Provides Brunei news, video streaming and net radio. |
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Arts & CultureBrunei Museum (Muzium Brunei) The national museum of Brunei in Kota Batu near Bandar Seri Begawan. The museum offers an Islamic-art gallery, a natural history gallery, and a gallery to showcase temporary exhibitions. The National Museum of Brunei lacks its own website. Brunei Darussalam Maritime Museum The ship-like museum offers three galleries. Two for permanent exhibition and a third gallery for temporary exhibitions. On display are some of the more than 13,000 artefacts mostly pottery, baked in the kilns of China, Vietnam and Thailand, excavated from a great junk which sank off the shore of Borneo about 500 years ago. (no website) |
 Soas Mosque © Brunei Tourism Foto: David Kirkland |
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Business & EconomyBaiduri Bank Group Banking, stock trading, and financing services. Brunei Shell Marketing Company Sendirian Berhad Shell in Brunei. Transportation Royal Brunei Airlines The national flag carrier airline, wholly owned by the government of Brunei. |
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 Kuala Belait is the second largest town in the country, located in the south-west of Brunei Darussalam. Image: IQRemix Travel and Tour Consumer Information
Destination Brunei - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Brunei: Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, Istana Nurul Iman, Jerudong Park Country Club, Taman Peranginan TasekPark, Ulu Temburong National Park, accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, beaches, cruising, diving, tours and much more.Brunei Tourism Official website of Brunei Tourism. Hotels The Empire 5 star Hotel and Country Club. The Rizqun International Hotel 4 star Hotel. Tour Operator bruneitourism.com Travel in Brunei. |
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EducationMinistry of Education Official website of the Ministry with information about Brunei's schoolsystem. Institute Technology of Brunei The academic programmes of the Institute are divided into two schools namely the School of Engineering and the School of Business management and Information Technology. Universiti Brunei Darussalam The Brunei University, founded in 1985. The Discover Brunei Course Discover Brunei course by Brunei University. |
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Environment & NatureForestry Department Official website with information about Brunei's forestry, - more than 80% Brunei Darussalam's land area is covered by forest. Heart of Borneo Forests WWF aims to assist Borneo's 3 nations (Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia) to conserve the area known as the Heart of Borneo. |
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HistoryBrief History of Brunei Darussalam A brief history about Brunei.. Brunei History Overview of Brunei's History. Brunei History Centre Institution for research and documentation of Brunei's History. |
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Additional Information about BruneiBBC Country Profile: Brunei The Commonwealth: Brunei GlobalEDGE: Brunei Open Directory: Brunei Darussalam Wikipedia: Brunei The World Factbook -- Brunei |
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