Languages:-

The official language of Brunei is Malay; the official standard being the same as that of
Malaysia and Singapore. While all Bruneians are able to converse in standard Malay, the
local dialect of Malay is almost incomprehensible to other Malay speakers.

Brunei also officially uses the Arabic script for Malay known as Jawi, although most signs
are written both in Jawi and Roman letters.

The ethnic Chinese community in Brunei continues to speak a variety of Chinese languages,
including Hokkien, Teochew and several others.

All adherents of the Islamic faith, especially the more devout, possess some proficiency in
reading and speaking Arabic, which is also taught in the local schools.

The Indian minority in Brunei are mostly Tamil speakers. There is also a contingent of
Gurkha soldiers stationed in Brunei who speak Nepali.

English is widely used in Brunei at schools and for commerce.

Main Occupation

Mode of Dressing

Staple Food:-

Rulers and Leaders:-

Brunei Darussalam is a multiethnic society in which one ethnic group, the Barunay has a
monopoly of political power. The local Bornean culture heroes, including Hawang Halak Batatar,
adopted Islam and became the first Muslim Sultan of Brunei, sultan Muhammad (reigned 1405-
1415), and his brother Patih Barbai became the second sultan.

Sultan Ahmad reigned 1415-1425

The third sultan, Sharif Ali (reigned 1425 – 1433), who married one of sultan Ahmad’s daughter
came from Arabia.

The Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, is one of the world's longest-reigning and few
remaining absolute monarchs. He was crowned in August 1968 following the abdication of
his father, Sir Haji Omar Ali Saifuddin.
 Nation of Brunei, the Abode of Peace

 Negara Brunei Darussalam (Rumi script)

 ‫( نڬارا بروني دارالسالم‬Jawi script)

Flag

National Emblem

Motto: 

 ‫الدائمون المحسنون بالهدى‬

 Sentiasa membuat kebajikan dengan petunjuk Allah
 "Always in service with God's guidance"

Anthem: 

 Allah Peliharakan Sultan

 "God Bless the Sultan"

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Capital Bandar Seri Begawan
 and largest city 4°53.417′N 114°56.533′E
Official languages Malay[a]
Recognised languages English[b]
 Brunei Malay
 Jawi Malay
 Tutong
 Kedayan
 Belait
 Chinese (Hokkien, Hakka
Other languages
[2][3] Chinese, Standard Chinese
and local dialects
and Cantonese)
 Indigenous languages
 Murut
 Dusun
 Brunei Bisaya

 Malay alphabet
Official scripts  Jawi alphabet[1]

 65.7% Malays
Ethnic groups  10.3% Chinese
(2016[4])  24% others

Religion Sunni Islam

Demonym(s) Bruneian
Unitary Islamic absolute
Government
monarchy
• Sultan and Yang di-
Hassanal Bolkiah
Pertuan
• Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah
• Speaker of the
Abdul Rahman Mohamed Taib
Legislative Council
• State Mufti Abdul Aziz Juned
Legislature Legislative Council
Formation
• Creation of the Sultanate c.1368
• Bruneian Empire 15th – 19th century
• British protected state 17 September 1888
• Japanese occupation 1941 – 1945
• Independence from
1 January 1984
the United Kingdom
• ASEAN Declaration 7 January 1984
Area
• Total 5,765 km2 (2,226 sq mi) (164th)
• Water (%) 8.6
Population
• Jul 2015[5] estimate 417,200[5] (175th)
• Density 72.11/km2 (186.8/sq mi) (134th)
GDP (PPP) 2018 estimate
• Total $33.376 billion[6] (116th)
• Per capita $77,699[6] (5th)
GDP (nominal) 2018 estimate
 • Total $13.002 billion[6] (111th)
• Per capita $27,601[6] (25th)
 0.853[7]
HDI (2017)
very high · 39th
Currency Brunei dollar (BND)
Time zone UTC+8 (Brunei Darussalam Time)
Driving side left
Calling code +673[c]
ISO 3166 code BN
Internet TLD .bn[8]
a. ^ Under Article 82: "Official language" of the Constitution of
Brunei, Malay is the official language.

b. ^ Under Article 82: "Official language" of the Constitution of

Brunei, English is used in official documents (official documents
are bilingual; Malay and English).[9]

c. ^ Also 080 from East Malaysia.

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THE CAPTIAL OF BRUNEI

The panorama of Bandar Seri Begawan.

Bandar Seri Begawan was granted city status in 1920 and was invaded and occupied by the
Japanese Army during World War II.
The original name of the city was "Bandar Brunei", which translates to "Brunei Town". This was
changed to the current name on 5 October 1970.

The capital city of Brunei is Bandar Seri Begawan which is located in the north of the country, and
part of the town lies on the banks of the Brunei River.

The city also offers excellent parks and nature walks with great park facilities available.

This was changed to the current name on 5 October 1970.

 Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque facade