- Official name
- Nation of Brunei, Abode of Peace Nation of Brunei, Abode Damai · Malay
- Capital
- Bandar Seri Begawan
- Region
- South-Eastern Asia
- Population (2018 est.)
- ≈ 429,000
- Area
- 5,765 km²
- Currency
- Brunei dollar (BND), Singapore dollar (SGD)
- Neighbours
- Malaysia
- Internet / phone
- .bn · +673
Where it is
Notable facts
- Brunei is one of the world’s few remaining absolute monarchies; the Sultan is both head of state and prime minister.
- Oil and gas make it one of the wealthiest countries in Southeast Asia, with no personal income tax.
- About 70% of Brunei is still covered by rainforest.
- Kampong Ayer, a water village on stilts in the capital, has been inhabited for over 1,000 years.
National dish
Ambuyat Sago starch stirred with boiling water into a translucent, flavourless paste, twirled onto a bamboo fork and dipped in a sour sauce.