Southeastern Asia, along the northern coast of the island of Borneo, bordering the South China Sea and Malaysia.
The Sultanate of Brunei's influence peaked between the 15th and 17th centuries, when its control extended over coastal areas of northwest Borneo and t ...
Longitude: 114.667
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Brunei:
15,014.791 km
Terrain:
Flat coastal plain rises to mountains in east; hilly lowland in west.
Natural Resources:
Petroleum, natural gas, timber.
Industries:
Petroleum, petroleum refining, liquefied natural gas, construction, agriculture, aquaculture, transportation.
Population: 491,900
The vast majority of the population is found along the coast in the western part of Brunei, which is separated from the eastern portion by Malaysia; the largest population concentration is in the far north on the western side of the Brunei Bay, in and around the capital of Bandar Seri Begawan.
Area: 5,765 km2
slightly smaller than Delaware
Close to vital sea lanes through South China Sea linking Indian and Pacific Oceans; two parts physically separated by Malaysia; the eastern part, the Temburong district, is an exclave and is almost an enclave within Malaysia.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| msa | Malay |
Malay (Bahasa Melayu) (official), English, Chinese dialects
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| BND | Brunei dollar | $ |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | $ |
Capital City: Bandar Seri Begawan
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 11:40 pm (GMT+08:00)
Visiting Brunei
You're in for a treat! Brunei is a fascinating place to explore, especially from February to April. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Beautiful rainforests and national parks
- Modern cities with luxurious attractions
- Strict local customs and laws
- Extreme heat and humidity
- Limited public transportation
- 3MEDIUM RISK
Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Bruneian cuisine features rice, fish, and tropical fruits.
- Popular dishes include nasi katok and ambuyat.
- Dishes often feature coconut milk and spices.
- Visit the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque
- Explore the Ulu Temburong National Park
- See the Royal Regalia Museum
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