Facts about Brunei
Official languages: Malay, English
Capital: Bandar Seri Begawan
Area: 5,770 km²
Population: 395,027 residents
Population density: 68.46 residents per km²
Currency: BND
Internet TLD: .bn
ISO codes: BN, BRN, 96
The prefix for Brunei is +673
Flag of Brunei
The flag of Brunei, which was adopted in 1959, is composed of a yellow leaf, a black and white diagonal stripe and the coat of arms in the center of the flag. However, it has only been performing the function of the national flag since 1984, when Brunei gained independence from Britain. The coat of arms is composed of a red crescent in the lower part, two gloves raised to the sky on the sides and a parapleth in the upper part. The crescent moon is a traditional symbol of Islam, and the umbrella is meant to signify monarchy and royal dignity. The wings with four feathers decorating the parasol are supposed to guard honesty and peace. Yellow is the signature color of the Sultan of Brunei and the stripes were added to the flag in 1906 when Brunei became a British colony.
The Sultanate of Brunei (officially Sultanate of Brunei Darussalam, Malay Negara Brunei Darussalam) is a state in Southeast Asia. It is located on the island of Borneo (Indonesian Kalimantan) in the South China Sea and borders Malaysia.
The present state of Brunei represents the remainder of a historically much larger sultanate, which between the 16th and 19th centuries assigned roughly the entire north coast of Borneo to the domain of the Sultan of Brunei.
Brunei’s economy benefits from enormous natural gas fields and oil reserves, which give the state one of the highest gross domestic products in the world. Its oil resources combined with a small population and relative stability have made Brunei one of the richest countries in the world.
Biggest Cities of Brunei by Population
The largest city in Brunei is Bandar Seri Begawan, located on the banks of the Brunei River. It is home to around 100,000 people and is known for its vibrant nightlife scene as well as its numerous parks and gardens. Bandar Seri Begawan has a variety of cultural attractions such as museums dedicated to both local history and modern art, as well as several mosques dating back to colonial times. Additionally there are plenty of shopping opportunities with numerous markets selling everything from traditional Bruneian food to international luxury items. The city also hosts a variety of festivals throughout the year including Hari Raya Aidilfitri in June which features traditional music performances, dance performances, food stalls, and more.
The second largest city in Brunei is Kuala Belait located on the coast of the South China Sea. It is home to around 30,000 people and is known for its vibrant nightlife scene as well as its numerous parks and gardens. Kuala Belait has a variety of cultural attractions such as museums dedicated to both local history and modern art, as well as several mosques dating back to colonial times. Additionally there are plenty of shopping opportunities with numerous markets selling everything from traditional Bruneian food to international luxury items. The city also hosts a variety of festivals throughout the year including Chinese New Year in February which features traditional music performances, dance performances, food stalls, and more.
| # | City | Population | Latitude | Longitude |
| 1 | Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei | 64,520 | 4.89035 | 114.94 |
| 2 | Kuala Belait, Brunei | 31,289 | 4.58361 | 114.231 |
| 3 | Seria, Brunei | 30,208 | 4.60637 | 114.325 |
| 4 | Tutong, Brunei | 19,262 | 4.8 | 114.65 |
| 5 | Bangar, Brunei | 4,081 | 4.71667 | 115.067 |
Brunei: Thimphu
The capital of the country is called Thimphu. It is located at an altitude of 2320 meters. The Wang Chu River flows through Thimphu. About 91,000 people live in the city. The government, parliament and administration of Bhutan are based here.
To the west of Thimphu is the city of Paro with its international airport. Anyone traveling to Bhutan by plane will land here.