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Brunei

Brunei Darussalam
Capital
Bandar Seri Begawan
Population
445K
Area
5,765 km²
Language
Malay

Brunei is a country in Southeast Asia, Asia. Its capital is Bandar Seri Begawan, with a population of approximately 445K and a total area of 5,765 km². The official language is Malay and the currency is the Brunei Dollar (BND).

📊 Quick Facts about Brunei

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Population
445K
total residents
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Total Area
5,765 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
77/km²
people per km²
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GDP (nominal)
$14.0B
total output
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GDP per Capita
$31,461
per person
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Currency
Brunei Dollar (BND)
legal tender
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Language(s)
Malay
official
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Coastline
161 km
total shore
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Timezone
UTC+8
UTC offset
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Independence
1984
established
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Local Time in Bandar Seri Begawan

Brunei covers an area of 5,765 km² with a population density of 77/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $14.0B ($31,461 per capita) and gained independence in 1984. It has a coastline of 161 km.

Did You Know?

Brunei's Sultan is one of the world's wealthiest individuals with a net worth estimated at $28 billion. Citizens of Brunei pay no income tax and receive free healthcare and education, all funded by oil revenues.

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✈️ Travel Information for Brunei

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Best Time to Visit
March–October
Tropical, hot and humid year-round
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Cost of Travel
Mid
vs global average
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Visa
Visa-free for most Western nationalities
entry requirements

⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before travel.

Full Brunei travel guide: visa, costs, plug, safety →

📍 Brunei on the Map

Street-level photo from Bandar Seri Begawan
📍 Bandar Seri Begawan · 1/2
via Mapillary

Google Street View not available here. Showing community photos via Mapillary (CC BY-SA).

🏆 Brunei World Rankings

1st
Oil Wealth
One of the highest per-capita incomes in Asia from oil
1st
Sultan
Sultan of Brunei, one of the world's wealthiest monarchs
1st
Mosque
Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, Asia's most beautiful mosque
1st
No Tax
Citizens pay no income tax and receive free healthcare and education

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🗺️ Countries Bordering Brunei

Malaysia
Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Brunei

What is the capital of Brunei?

The capital of Brunei is Bandar Seri Begawan.

What continent is Brunei in?

Brunei is located in Asia, in the Southeast Asia region.

What currency does Brunei use?

Brunei uses the Brunei Dollar (BND). The international calling code is +673.

What is the GDP of Brunei?

Brunei has a GDP of $14.0B, with a GDP per capita of $31,461.

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