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- What is the real capital of Brunei?
- Does Brunei have a capital city?
- What is the capital of Bandar Seri Begawan?
- Is Brunei part of Malaysia?
- Is Brunei and Borneo the same?
- Is Brunei poor?
- What is the capital of Singapore?
- Can you drink alcohol in Brunei?
- Why Brunei is so rich?
- How do you say hello in Brunei?
- How safe is Brunei?
What is the real capital of Brunei?
About two-thirds of Brunei's population is found in and around Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital and largest urban centre.
Does Brunei have a capital city?
Bandar Seri Begawan, formerly (until 1970) Brunei Town, capital of Brunei. The city lies along the Brunei River near its mouth on Brunei Bay, an inlet of the South China Sea on the northern coast of the island of Borneo.
What is the capital of Bandar Seri Begawan?
Bandar Seri Begawan is the capital city of Brunei and the seat of the Brunei Government. It houses Istana Nurul Iman, whereby aside from the residential palace of Hassanal Bolkiah, the current Sultan of Brunei, it is also a seat of the Prime Minister's Office, in which the Prime Minister is also the Sultan himself.
Is Brunei part of Malaysia?
Brunei is not a part of Malaysia, and was not as well. Brunei is an independent nation from the British and it's Sultan has always been the ruling head of state and never have to listen to any Sultan of any state in Malaysia.
Is Brunei and Borneo the same?
Etymology. The island is known by many names. Internationally it is known as Borneo, derived from European contact with the Brunei kingdom in the 16th century during the Age of Exploration. On a map from around 1601, Brunei city is referred to as Borneo, and the whole island is also labelled Borneo.
Is Brunei poor?
The Hidden Face of Poverty in Brunei
Brunei Darussalam, the Abode of Peace, is a small Southeast Asian country with a population of approximately 350,000 people. Data on poverty in Brunei is scarce, but it shows that roughly five percent of the country's population lives in poverty.
What is the capital of Singapore?
Singapore, city, capital of the Republic of Singapore. It occupies the southern part of Singapore Island.
Can you drink alcohol in Brunei?
Yes, travelers can drink alcohol in Brunei, just not in public. Brunei is a “dry country”, meaning alcohol isn't sold or served publicly.
Why Brunei is so rich?
Why is Brunei Sultan so rich? Brunei is only the fifth-leading oil producer in Southeast Asia - behind Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and Thailand. Crude oil and natural gas exports have made Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah (Brunei's current leader) one of the world's richest people.
How do you say hello in Brunei?
In the mornings, you would say 'selamat pagi' (good morning). In the afternoons, you would say 'selamat petang' (good afternoon). In the evenings, you would say 'selamat malam' (good evening).
How safe is Brunei?
Crime levels are low, but there are occasional incidents of petty crime against tourists as well as house burglaries. Take particular care of your passport, avoid carrying valuables with you and do not leave possessions in unattended vehicles, even if out of sight in a locked boot.
