Media Fact Sheet
July 2010
THANN SANCTUARY
brunei darussalam
Overview
Although a tiny state with a small
population, Brunei has one of the
highest standards of living in the world
thanks to sizeable deposits of oil and
gas. Situated on the northern coast of
Borneo in South-East Asia, Brunei is
a heavily forested state where visitors
will encounter the grandeur of Islamic
architecture and royal tradition.
Architectural treasures include the
Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque,
with its gleaming gold dome.
Population
381,371 (2008 estimate).
Media Contact &
Further Information
Population Density
66 per sq km.
Kelly Preston
Director of Communication
[email protected]
Geography
Brunei is a small coastal state just
443km (277 miles) north of the
equator in the northwest corner of
Borneo, bordered on all landward
sides by Sarawak (Malaysia), which
splits Brunei into two parts. The
landscape is mainly equatorial jungle
cut by rivers. Most settlements are
situated at estuaries. The state is
made up of four districts: BruneiMuara (the capital district), Tutong
and Belait (Brunei’s center of oil and
gas exploitation, in the west of the
country); and Temburong, the eastern
district, which has large areas of
virgin rainforest. The islands in Brunei
Bay fall within the Brunei-Muara or
Temburong districts.
Language
Malay is the official language. English
is widely used and Chinese dialects
are also spoken.
Location
South-East Asia, island of Borneo.
Time
GMT + 8.
Capital
Bandar Seri Begawan.
Government
Traditional Islamic monarchy. Gained
full independence from the UK in
1984.
Religion
Most of the Malay population are
Sunni Muslims. There are also
significant Buddhist, Confucianist,
Daoist and Christian minorities. Large
numbers of the indigenous groups
practise traditional animist forms of
religion.
Electricity
220/240 volts AC 50Hz. Plugs are
either round or square three-pin.
Brunei Tourism
Jalan Menteri Besar, Bandar Seri
Begawan BB3910, Brunei Darussalam
Tel: (673) 238 2822/32.
Website: www.tourismbrunei.com
Area
5,770 sq km (2,226 sq miles).
p.o.box 566 bandar seri begawan bs brunei t +673 2235599 f +673 223 7799 e [email protected]
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