Brunei

Capital

Bandar Seri Begawan

Continent

Independence Date

1 January 1984

Official LanguageMalay
Second LanguageEnglish, Chinese
Population~470,000
Passport ColorRed
Passport Rank#22
Dialing Code673
Country TLD.bn

Brunei, officially the Nation of Brunei, the Abode of Peace (Malay: Negara Brunei Darussalam), is a small, energy-rich sultanate on the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. It borders Malaysia (Sarawak) and has a coastline along the South China Sea. The capital is Bandar Seri Begawan.

The economy is led by oil & natural gas, with growing petrochemicals, halal industries, and tourism. Brunei protects large areas of primary rainforest, including the pristine Ulu Temburong National Park, and features striking Islamic architecture like the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque and Jame’ Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque.

With high living standards and modern infrastructure, Brunei offers opportunities in energy, finance, conservation, and education. Malay is the official language; English is widely used. The Brunei Dollar (BND) is interchangeable at par with the Singapore Dollar (SGD).

Quick Facts About Brunei

Coordinates4.5353° N, 114.7277° E
Bordering CountriesMalaysia (Sarawak); South China Sea coastline
Region / ContinentAsia (Southeast Asia)
Total Area~5,765 sq km
Population Density~80–90 people per sq km
Highest PointBukit Pagon – 1,850 m
Major RiversBelait, Tutong, Brunei River, Temburong
Climate TypeEquatorial tropical rainforest; hot, humid, heavy rainfall
Famous ForOil & gas wealth, grand mosques, pristine rainforest (Ulu Temburong)
Major LandmarksSultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, Jame’ Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque, Kampong Ayer, Ulu Temburong NP
Official LanguageMalay (English widely used)
CurrencyBrunei Dollar (BND), interchangeable 1:1 with SGD
Government TypeUnitary Islamic Absolute Monarchy (Sultanate)
Time ZoneUTC+8 (BNT)
Major ExportsCrude oil, natural gas, LNG, refined products, petrochemicals
Visitor EntryVisa policy varies by nationality; many short-stay visa-free—verify current rules

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