Brunei Darussalam is located in the Southeast of the Asian Continent, with a population of 408,786, making it the 175th
largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Bandar Seri Begawan with a total population of 140,000. The
country encompasses 5,770 square kilometers making it the 170th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with
Brunei Bay, Malaysia and the South China Sea.
Sultan and Prime Minister Sir Hassanal Bolkiah is recognized as the Chief of State and Head of Government and achieves
that status through heredity and holds that position for life or abdication. His Royal Highness The Crown Prince Al-
Muhtadee Billah is the heir apparent. Its form of government is a constitutional sultanate and they celebrate the creation of
their constitution on 29th of September, 1959 though it has been suspended since 1972 under a State of Emergency.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Malay, English and Chinese dialects. It counts among its major religions
Muslim, Buddhist, Christian and Indigenous Beliefs. As sources of mass communication it has 1 AM, 2 FM and 4
Television stations.
Major geographical features are Bakit Pagon, its highest point at 1,850 meters and the South China Sea, its lowest point at 0
meters. Its principal waterway is Brunei Bay on the South China Sea, which measures 209 kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are petroleum, petroleum refining, liquid
natural gas and construction. Its official currency is the Bruneian Dollar.
Here’s something you may not know about Brunei: The Sultanate of Brunei has been in the same family for over 600 years.
largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Bandar Seri Begawan with a total population of 140,000. The
country encompasses 5,770 square kilometers making it the 170th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with
Brunei Bay, Malaysia and the South China Sea.
Sultan and Prime Minister Sir Hassanal Bolkiah is recognized as the Chief of State and Head of Government and achieves
that status through heredity and holds that position for life or abdication. His Royal Highness The Crown Prince Al-
Muhtadee Billah is the heir apparent. Its form of government is a constitutional sultanate and they celebrate the creation of
their constitution on 29th of September, 1959 though it has been suspended since 1972 under a State of Emergency.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Malay, English and Chinese dialects. It counts among its major religions
Muslim, Buddhist, Christian and Indigenous Beliefs. As sources of mass communication it has 1 AM, 2 FM and 4
Television stations.
Major geographical features are Bakit Pagon, its highest point at 1,850 meters and the South China Sea, its lowest point at 0
meters. Its principal waterway is Brunei Bay on the South China Sea, which measures 209 kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are petroleum, petroleum refining, liquid
natural gas and construction. Its official currency is the Bruneian Dollar.
Here’s something you may not know about Brunei: The Sultanate of Brunei has been in the same family for over 600 years.
| Jame Asr Hassanal Bolkiah Palace |
| Tamu Kianggeh Food Market |
| Ulu Tempurong National Park |
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BRUNEI
Updated 21 September 2012
Updated 21 September 2012
| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
Less than 0.1% (2003 est.)
Less than 200
Less than 200
Less than 200
Less than 200
| Bandar Seri Begawan- Brunei's capital and largest city |
| Bakit Pagon- Brunei's highest point |
| Balang Baram River crossing at Kuala Belat on Brunei's western border with Malaysia |
| Daging Masak Lada Hitam- a traditional Brunei dish of spicy beef with potatoes and beans |
| Fireworks over Muara- Brunei's northernmost city on Brunei Bay |
| Mother and son in traditional clothes of Brunei |
| National Mosque of Brunei in Bandar Seri Begawan |
| Sailboats on Brunei Bay |
| Sunset on the South China Sea- Brunei's lowest point |
| Batu Gua on the Ingei Wasa- Brunei's southernmost point on the border with Sarawak Indonesia |
| Canopy Walkway at Ulu Temburong National Park- Brunei's eastern exclave on the border with Sarawak Indonesia |
| Kuala Baram on the north bank of the Baram River- Brunei's easternmost point on the border with Sarawak Indonesia and the South China Sea |
| Serasa Beach- Brunei's northern and easternmost point on the Bay of Brunei |
