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| Official Name: |
Negara Brunei Darussalam
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| Capital: |
Bandar Seri Begawan
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| Land Area: |
5,770 sq. km
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| Geographical Location: |
Brunei Darussalam is situated almost right in the middle of Southeast Asia. It faces the South China Sea on Borneo’s northwestern shore and shares a common border with the East Malaysian State of Sarawak.
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| Form of Government/Political
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Brunei Darussalam adheres to the Malay Islamic Monarchy. Under this system, a monarch represented by the Sultan acts as the Prime Minister and manages all the affairs of the government. He is assisted, advised and consulted in his affairs by a team of cabinet members as well as members of the religious and legislative council.
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| Population/People: |
350,898 (July 2002 estimate). The people of Brunei Darussalam is composed of racial groups that include Malays, the Chinese, Indigenous groups, and the Indians, Europeans and other ethnic groups.
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| Language: |
Bahasa Melayu or Malay but English is widely used in business circles. Other languages spoken include Chinese and other native dialects.
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| Religious Affiliation: |
Islam
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| Monetary Unit: |
Brunei Dollar
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| Trade: |
Major exports – crude oil, natural gas, refined products
Major imports – machinery and transport equipment, manufactured goods, food, miscellaneous manufactured articles, chemicals
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| Tourist Attractions: |
Jerudong Park, Omar Ali Saiffudien Mosque, Lapau (Royal Ceremonial Hall), Dewan Mailis (House of Parliament), Brunei Museum, the Batang Duri and Bukit Shabandar Forestry Recreational Park, the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Foundation Building, the Muara and Lumut beaches, Royal Regalia Building
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