Brunei

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)

border country: Malaysia

related countries: United Kingdom

Official Name:
Negara Brunei Darussalam
short form: Brunei

ISO Country Code: bn

Time:
Local Time = UTC +8h

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 sq. km. (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: 378 000.
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.

Currency: Bruneian Dollar (BND)

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