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1. BRUNEI
Official Name: Brunei Darussalam

2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2i8f2wTD8k
Brunei is a tiny, independent, oil-rich country wedged between the states of
Sarawak and Sabah on the Malaysian side (northeast) of the island of Borneoin
Southeast Asia.
Brunei is considered a "developed" nation, and thanks to an abundance of oil,
continues to prosper.
Public debt in Brunei in 2018 was 2.4 percent of GDP. As of 2018, public dept for the
United States was 80% of GDP.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLv9I9YviSc

3. Population
In 2018, the population of Brunei was
estimated to be only 428,962 people.
Religion
Islam is the official religion in Brunei. Muslim:
79%; Christian: 9%; Buddhist: 8%; Other: < 5%
Language
The official language of Brunei is Malay,
although it differs from the Bahasa
Malayspoken in Malaysia.English and
Chinese are also spoken in Brunei. English is
understood and used widely for business.
Currency
The currency used in Brunei is the Brunei
dollar (BND).

4. The name Brunei
Darussalam means
"abode of
peace"
which is mostly true
given the country's
higher standard of living
and longer life
expectancy (average is
75.93 years as of 2020)
than many of their
neighbors in Southeast
Asia.
✓In 2018, Brunei ranked higher on the Human
Development Index (43 overall in the index) than all
other countries in Southeast Asia aside from Singapore.
✓Brunei is considered to be the most observant
Islamic nationin Southeast Asia. Beautiful mosques
dot the country. Visitors are welcome inside of mosques
outside of prayer times and with proper dress.
✓Much of Shell oil comes from offshore drilling
platforms in Brunei.
✓The 2018 per-capita GDP (PPP) in Brunei was US
$71,802.

5. Citizens in Brunei receive free
education and medical
services from the government.
Brunei has one of the highest
rates of obesity in Southeast
Asia. An estimated 51% of
schoolchildren are overweight or
obese.
✓The literacy rate in Brunei is estimated at 97.2%of the
population.
✓Brunei passed a law in 2014 making homosexuality a
crimepunishable by ten years in prison. In 2019, it was
announced that the penalty would be death by stoning.
✓Caningis still a method of punishment for crimes in Brunei.
✓Bruneiis only a little larger than the U.S. state of Delaware.

6. ✓The sale and public consumption of alcohol is
illegalin Brunei, although non-Muslims are allowed to
bring up to two liters into the country.
✓Eight days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese
attacked and occupied Brunei to secure a source of oil.
✓Brunei has one of the highestcar-ownership rates
(roughly one car per every 1.5 people in 2017) in the world.
✓Although the Federation of Malaysia—which includes
Brunei's neighbors of Sarawak and Sabah—was formed in
1963, Brunei did not gain their independencefrom
Great Britain until 1984.
✓The Sultan of Brunei holds an honorary commission in the
United Kingdom's Royal Air Forceand Royal Navy.
✓The Sultanalso serves as Defense Minister, Prime Minister,
Finance Minister, and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade
of Brunei.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxLHBuKE0gA

7. The Sultan's Controversial Love Life
The Sultan of Brunei, one of the richest men in the world (at
last estimate, his net worth was more than US $20 billion), has
a tumultuous history:
1.The Sultan married his first cousin, Princess Saleha.
2.The Sultan's second wife was a flight attendant for Royal
Brunei Airlines.
3.He divorced his second wife in 2003 and removed her of
all royal statuses.
4.Two years later, the Sultan married a TV show host 33
years younger than himself.
5.In 2010, the Sultan divorced the TV host and even took
away her monthly allowance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8NIea4ClRs

8. Traveling to Brunei
✓Despite having miles of beautiful coast, most travelers to Brunei
only visit the capital city of Bandar Seri Begawan.
✓The roads and infrastructure in Brunei are excellent. Due to an
abundance of oil and low fuel prices, local busesand taxis
are the most cost-effective means of getting around.
✓Brunei is typically a short stopoverfor travelers crossing by
bus between the Malaysian Borneo states of Sarawak and
Sabah. Nearby duty-free Labuan Island—part of Sabah—is an
alternative route in and out of Brunei. Miri in Sarawak is the last
major town in Borneo before crossing into Brunei.
✓Visits of 90 days or longer require a travel visabefore entering
Brunei. Transit visasof 72 hours are available at the border.
✓Travel in Brunei will be affected during Ramadan. Read about
what to expect during Ramadan traveland important
considerations for Ramadan.

10. ✓Remove Your Hat and Shoes
Hats and sunglasses should always be removed before you actually enter a mosque.
Leave your shoes on the rack at the entrance. Some mosques will provide plastic covers
for your feet.
✓Be Respectful
Avoid making loud noises or engaging in unnecessary conversation inside of mosques. Turn
off mobile phones, don't chew gum, and do not bring food or drinks inside of a mosque.
✓Do Not Point Feet
While sitting, avoid pointing your feet in the direction of theQibla, the direction ofMecca.
Qibla is the direction that Muslims face while praying during Ṣalāṫand the fixed direction of
the Kaaba in the Hejazi city of Mecca. Most mosques, including those found in Southeast
Asia, contain a wall niche known as a miḥrâbthat indicates the Qibla.
✓Dress Appropriately
Modest dress is required. Men and women should both cover as much skin as possible;
women are required to cover their heads.

11. ✓Clothing
Perhaps the most important
rule of etiquette often
ignored by tourists, both
men and women are
expected to be dressed
appropriately before visiting
a mosque. Modest dress is
the rule of thumb; shirts
advertising rock bands,
messages, or bright colors
should be avoided. Larger
mosques in tourist areas will
loan proper attire for
covering up during your visit.
✓Women
Women should have all skin
covered, and ankle-length skirts
or pants are required. Sleeves
should reach to each wrist and
the hair should be covered by a
headscarf. Pants or skirts that are
too revealing, clingy, or tight
should not be worn.
Some mosques will provide
clothing for the under-dressed,
but don’t expect them to be
flattering; the KapitanKeling
Mosque inPenang, for instance,
will givefemale touristsraincoats
to wear throughout the visit.
✓Men
Men should wear long pants
and plain shirts without
messages or slogans when
visiting mosques. Short-sleeved
shirts are acceptable as long as
the sleeves are not shorter than
average. If in doubt, wear long
sleeves.

12. ✓Prayer Times
Followers of Islam are expected topray five times each day, and
the position of the sun determines the times. As a result, prayer
times differ between regions and seasons across Southeast Asia
(and the world). In general, tourists should avoid visiting a mosque
during prayer times. If present during the prayers, visitors should sit
quietly at the back wall without taking photos.
✓Photography
Photography is permitted inside of mosques, however, you should
never take pictures during prayer times or of worshipers performing
ablutions before the prayer.
✓Visiting During Ramadan
Mosques (known to followers of Islam asmasjid)are generally still
open to the public during the Islamic holy month ofRamadan.
Visitors should be particularly sensitive about smoking, eating, or
drinking in the proximity of mosques during the fasting month,
though, as many followers of Islam will be giving up such vices
during the holy holiday.
It is best to visit mosques before sundown during Ramadan to
prevent disturbing locals enjoying their potluck-styleiftardinners,
which are sometimes hosted inside the mosque.

13. 1. Brunei Is An Absolute Monarchy Where The
Sultan Has The Final Say
The Sultan of Brunei is the absolute monarch of the nation.
He serves as the Prime Minister, Defense Minister, and
Finance Minister of the country. He has the full executive
authority and is also the head of the state. Although Brunei
does have a parliament, no elections were held in the past
several decades. The legal system of the country is based
on both the English common law and the Islamic Sharia
law. Often, the latter supersedes the former in many critical
cases.
2. Brunei Means
According to local historiography, when first landing on
Brunei, Awang AlakBetatar, the man who later founded
the Sultanate of Brunei, exclaimed: “Barunah” which
means "that's it!” The name Brunei was derived from these
two words. After establishing his dynasty in Brunei, Betatar
was renamed as Sultan Muhammad Shah. The full name of
the country is, however, Negara Brunei Darussalam. Here
negara means “country" and darussalammeans the
"abode of peace”.

14. 3. Brunei Has A Monument Celebrating The Billionth Barrel Of Oil
Produced
Oil is vital to the economy of Brunei. The production of crude oil and natural gas
account for 90% of the country’s economy. The onshore oil field at Seriain Brunei is
one of the country’s most important oil fields. In 1991, a monument called the
Billionth Barrel Monument was built to celebrate the production of the Seria
oilfield’s billionth barrel of oil.
4. The Rainforests Of Brunei Are Home To Some Of The World’s
Rarest Wildlife Species
Although only a small country, Brunei has managed to conserve 70% of its
rainforests despite the pressures of development. These forests are home to some
of the most threatened species of flora and fauna. The Sundaclouded leopard,
proboscis monkey, hornbills, flying lizards, saltwater crocodiles, etc., are some of
the country’s most notable wildlife species.
5. The Sultan Of Brunei Is The World’s Second Longest Reigning
Current Monarch
Hassanal Bolkiah, the current reigning monarch of Brunei, ascended the throne on
October 5, 1967. With over 50 years of rule, he is the world’s second longest-
reigning current monarch after Queen Elizabeth II of Britain.

15. 6. Brunei Has Some Of The World’s Most Picture-Perfect Mosques
Brunei’s mosques are well-known for their beauty and elegance. Traditional and
futuristic elements are perfectly blended in the architecture of these mosques. For
example, the Omar Ali SaifuddienMosque uses a mixture of Mughal and Malay
elements in its design. It has carpets from Saudi Arabia and chandeliers from
Britain. The Ash-ShaliheenMosque in Brunei looks like a mosque in Marrakesh,
Morocco. The country also has mosques that stand on stilts on a river.
7. Southeast Asia’s Biggest And Most
Expensive Amusement Park Is In Brunei
The Jerudong Park is an amusement park in Brunei
that was established in 1994. It is located in Jerudong
in the country’s Brunei-Muara District. A whopping $1
billion was spent in its construction and it was funded
by the country’s government. It is regarded as the
largest and the most expensive park in Southeast Asia.

16. 9. Brunei Has An Entire
Settlement Supported By Stilts
On A River
Often dubbed as the "Venice of the
East", the Kampong Ayer is a historical
settlement on the Brunei River as it
flows past the Bandar Seri Begawan
city. The most interesting feature of
this settlement is that it is built on the
river and has houses and other
buildings supported by stilts standing
on the water. The buildings here are
interconnected by walkways and
bridges creating a contiguous
settlement. It is a major tourist
destination in the country.

17. 10. Brunei Has The
Largest Residential
Palace In The World
The Istana Nurul Iman is the
formal residence of Brunei’s
Sultan. It also serves as the seat
of the country’s government.
The palace is located in a
picturesque landscape on the
banks of the Brunei River. The
palace has 1,788 rooms, 257
bathrooms, a mosque, a
garage with space for 110 cars,
5 swimming pools, a massive
banquet hall, and more. The
total floor space of the palace is
about 2,152,782 square feet
which makes it the world’s
largest residential palace as per
the Guinness World Records

18. BRUNEI
References:
https://www.tripsavvy.com/facts-about-brunei-1458495
https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/top-10-interesting-facts-
about-brunei.html
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