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Brunei
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
The Sultanate of Brunei, more commonly referred to as Brunei Darussalam or simply Brunei, is an oil-rich country located on the island of Borneo, in southeast Asia. Apart from its coastline with the South China Sea, it is completely surrounded by Malaysia.
Brunei is one of the members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
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(In Detail)
(Full size)
National motto: Always Render Service by God's guidance
Official language
Malay language
Capital
Bandar Seri Begawan
Sultan
Hassanal Bolkiah
Area - Total - % water
Ranked 163rd5,770 km²8.6%
Population
- Total (2001) - Density
Ranked 162nd
343,65361/km²
Independence
January 1, 1984
Currency
Dollar
Time zone
UTC + 8
National anthem
Ya Allah lanjutkanla usia Duli tuanku
Internet TLD
.bn
Calling Code
673 (080 from Malaysia)
Contents
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1 History
2 Politics
3 Districts
4 Geography
5 Economy
6 Demographics
7 Culture
8 Miscellaneous topics
9 External links
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History
Main article: History of Brunei
The Sultanate of Brunei was very powerful from the 14th through 16th century, covering the southern Philippines, Sarawak and Sabah. European influence gradually brought an end to this power, and Brunei became a British protectorate in 1888.
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Politics
Main article: Politics of Brunei
The Sultan of Brunei, whose title has passed within the same dynasty since the 14th century, is the head of state and head of government in Brunei. The Sultan is advised by several councils and a cabinet of ministers. There is no elected legislative body. In September 2004, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah convened an appointed Parliament which had not met since independence in 1984.
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Districts
Main article: Districts of Brunei
Brunei is divided into four districts, called daerah. These are:
Belait
Brunei and Muara
Temburong
Tutong
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Geography
Main article: Geography of Brunei
Brunei consists of two unconnected parts; 97% of the population lives in the larger western part, only about 10,000 live in the mountainous eastern part, the district of Temburong. Major cities are the capital Bandar Seri Begawan (about 46,000 inhabitants), the port town Muara and Seria.
The climate in Brunei is tropical, with high temperatures, a high humidity and heavy rainfall.
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Economy
Main article: Economy of Brunei
This small, wealthy economy is a mixture of foreign and domestic entrepreneurship, government regulation, welfare measures, and village tradition. Crude oil and natural gas production account for nearly half of GDP. Per capita GDP is far above most other Third World countries, and substantial income from overseas investment supplements income from domestic production. The government provides for all medical services and subsidizes rice and housing. Brunei's leaders are concerned that steadily increased integration in the world economy will undermine internal social cohesion although it became a more prominent player by serving as chairman for the 2000 APEC (Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation) forum. Plans for the future include upgrading the labor force, reducing unemployment, strengthening the banking and tourist sectors, and, in general, further widening the economic base beyond oil and gas.
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Demographics
Main article: Demographics of Brunei
About two-thirds of the Brunei population are of Malay origin. The most important minority ethnic group are the Chinese, with about 15%. These groups also reflect the most important languages: Malay, which is the official language, and Chinese. English is also spoken.
Islam is the official religion of Brunei, and the sultan is the head of the religion in the country. Other faiths practised are Buddhism (mainly by the Chinese) and Christianity.
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Culture
Main article: Culture of Brunei
The culture of Brunei is similar to Malay culture, with heavy influences from Hinduism and Islam.
See also:
Music of Brunei
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Miscellaneous topics
Communications in Brunei
Transportation in Brunei
Military of Brunei
Foreign relations of Brunei
Much of the material in these articles comes from the CIA World Factbook 2000 and the 2003 U.S. Department of State website.
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External links
Official Website of the Government of Brunei (http://www.brunei.gov.bn/)
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
Brunei Cambodia Indonesia Laos Malaysia Myanmar Philippines Singapore Thailand Vietnam
Observer status: Papua New Guinea
Commonwealth of Nations
Antigua and Barbuda Australia Bahamas Bangladesh Barbados Belize Botswana Brunei Cameroon Canada Cyprus Dominica Fiji The Gambia Ghana Grenada Guyana India Jamaica Kenya Kiribati Lesotho Malawi Malaysia Maldives Malta Mauritius Mozambique Namibia Nauru New Zealand Nigeria Pakistan Papua New Guinea Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Samoa Seychelles Sierra Leone Singapore Solomon Islands South Africa Sri Lanka Swaziland Tanzania Tonga Trinidad and Tobago Tuvalu Uganda United Kingdom Vanuatu Zambia
Organization of the Islamic Conference
Afghanistan Albania Algeria Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Benin Burkina Faso Brunei Cameroon Chad Comoros Côte d'Ivoire Djibouti Egypt Gabon Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau Guyana Indonesia Iran Iraq Jordan Kuwait Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan Lebanon Libya Maldives Malaysia Mali Mauritania Morocco Mozambique Niger Nigeria Oman Pakistan Palestine Qatar Saudi Arabia Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia Sudan Surinam Syria Tajikistan Turkey Tunisia Togo Turkmenistan Uganda Uzbekistan United Arab Emirates Yemen
Observer countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina Central African Republic Thailand
Observer Muslim organizations and communities: Moro National Liberation Front Turkish Cypriot State
Observer international organizations: Economic Cooperation Organization Organization of African Unity League of Arab States Non-Aligned Movement United Nations
Countries in Southeast Asia
Brunei Cambodia East Timor Indonesia Laos Malaysia Myanmar Philippines Singapore Thailand Vietnam
Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brunei"
Categories: Brunei Monarchies Southeast Asian countries Island nations
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
The Sultanate of Brunei, more commonly referred to as Brunei Darussalam or simply Brunei, is an oil-rich country located on the island of Borneo, in southeast Asia. Apart from its coastline with the South China Sea, it is completely surrounded by Malaysia.
Brunei is one of the members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
???? ?????????Negara Brunei Darussalam
(In Detail)
(Full size)
National motto: Always Render Service by God's guidance
Official language
Malay language
Capital
Bandar Seri Begawan
Sultan
Hassanal Bolkiah
Area - Total - % water
Ranked 163rd5,770 km²8.6%
Population
- Total (2001) - Density
Ranked 162nd
343,65361/km²
Independence
January 1, 1984
Currency
Dollar
Time zone
UTC + 8
National anthem
Ya Allah lanjutkanla usia Duli tuanku
Internet TLD
.bn
Calling Code
673 (080 from Malaysia)
Contents
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[showhide]
1 History
2 Politics
3 Districts
4 Geography
5 Economy
6 Demographics
7 Culture
8 Miscellaneous topics
9 External links
[edit]
History
Main article: History of Brunei
The Sultanate of Brunei was very powerful from the 14th through 16th century, covering the southern Philippines, Sarawak and Sabah. European influence gradually brought an end to this power, and Brunei became a British protectorate in 1888.
[edit]
Politics
Main article: Politics of Brunei
The Sultan of Brunei, whose title has passed within the same dynasty since the 14th century, is the head of state and head of government in Brunei. The Sultan is advised by several councils and a cabinet of ministers. There is no elected legislative body. In September 2004, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah convened an appointed Parliament which had not met since independence in 1984.
[edit]
Districts
Main article: Districts of Brunei
Brunei is divided into four districts, called daerah. These are:
Belait
Brunei and Muara
Temburong
Tutong
[edit]
Geography
Main article: Geography of Brunei
Brunei consists of two unconnected parts; 97% of the population lives in the larger western part, only about 10,000 live in the mountainous eastern part, the district of Temburong. Major cities are the capital Bandar Seri Begawan (about 46,000 inhabitants), the port town Muara and Seria.
The climate in Brunei is tropical, with high temperatures, a high humidity and heavy rainfall.
[edit]
Economy
Main article: Economy of Brunei
This small, wealthy economy is a mixture of foreign and domestic entrepreneurship, government regulation, welfare measures, and village tradition. Crude oil and natural gas production account for nearly half of GDP. Per capita GDP is far above most other Third World countries, and substantial income from overseas investment supplements income from domestic production. The government provides for all medical services and subsidizes rice and housing. Brunei's leaders are concerned that steadily increased integration in the world economy will undermine internal social cohesion although it became a more prominent player by serving as chairman for the 2000 APEC (Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation) forum. Plans for the future include upgrading the labor force, reducing unemployment, strengthening the banking and tourist sectors, and, in general, further widening the economic base beyond oil and gas.
[edit]
Demographics
Main article: Demographics of Brunei
About two-thirds of the Brunei population are of Malay origin. The most important minority ethnic group are the Chinese, with about 15%. These groups also reflect the most important languages: Malay, which is the official language, and Chinese. English is also spoken.
Islam is the official religion of Brunei, and the sultan is the head of the religion in the country. Other faiths practised are Buddhism (mainly by the Chinese) and Christianity.
[edit]
Culture
Main article: Culture of Brunei
The culture of Brunei is similar to Malay culture, with heavy influences from Hinduism and Islam.
See also:
Music of Brunei
[edit]
Miscellaneous topics
Communications in Brunei
Transportation in Brunei
Military of Brunei
Foreign relations of Brunei
Much of the material in these articles comes from the CIA World Factbook 2000 and the 2003 U.S. Department of State website.
[edit]
External links
Official Website of the Government of Brunei (http://www.brunei.gov.bn/)
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
Brunei Cambodia Indonesia Laos Malaysia Myanmar Philippines Singapore Thailand Vietnam
Observer status: Papua New Guinea
Commonwealth of Nations
Antigua and Barbuda Australia Bahamas Bangladesh Barbados Belize Botswana Brunei Cameroon Canada Cyprus Dominica Fiji The Gambia Ghana Grenada Guyana India Jamaica Kenya Kiribati Lesotho Malawi Malaysia Maldives Malta Mauritius Mozambique Namibia Nauru New Zealand Nigeria Pakistan Papua New Guinea Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Samoa Seychelles Sierra Leone Singapore Solomon Islands South Africa Sri Lanka Swaziland Tanzania Tonga Trinidad and Tobago Tuvalu Uganda United Kingdom Vanuatu Zambia
Organization of the Islamic Conference
Afghanistan Albania Algeria Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Benin Burkina Faso Brunei Cameroon Chad Comoros Côte d'Ivoire Djibouti Egypt Gabon Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau Guyana Indonesia Iran Iraq Jordan Kuwait Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan Lebanon Libya Maldives Malaysia Mali Mauritania Morocco Mozambique Niger Nigeria Oman Pakistan Palestine Qatar Saudi Arabia Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia Sudan Surinam Syria Tajikistan Turkey Tunisia Togo Turkmenistan Uganda Uzbekistan United Arab Emirates Yemen
Observer countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina Central African Republic Thailand
Observer Muslim organizations and communities: Moro National Liberation Front Turkish Cypriot State
Observer international organizations: Economic Cooperation Organization Organization of African Unity League of Arab States Non-Aligned Movement United Nations
Countries in Southeast Asia
Brunei Cambodia East Timor Indonesia Laos Malaysia Myanmar Philippines Singapore Thailand Vietnam
Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brunei"
Categories: Brunei Monarchies Southeast Asian countries Island nations
