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Brunei Google Maps & Facts
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Geographical facts about Brunei including Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital city of Brunei |
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| Name of the country: | Brunei | Capital city: | Bandar Seri Begawan |
| Geographical coordinates of Brunei: | 4 30 N, 114 40 E | Geographical coordinates of Bandar Seri Begawan: | 4 53 N 114 56 E |
| Location of Brunei: | Southeastern Asia, along the northern coast of the island of Borneo, bordering the South China Sea and Malaysia | Continent / area: | Southeast Asia |
| The area of Brunei: | total: 5,765 sq km; land: 5,265 sq km, water: 500 sq km | Area comparative of Brunei: | slightly smaller than Delaware |
| The elevation data of Brunei: | mean elevation: 478 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: South China Sea 0 m, highest point: Bukit Pagon 1,850 m | The climate of Brunei: | tropical: hot, humid, rainy |
| Land use of Brunei: | agricultural land: 2.5%; arable land 0.8%; permanent crops 1.1%; permanent pasture 0.6%; forest: 71.8%; other: 25.7% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 10 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Brunei: | close to vital sea lanes through South China Sea linking Indian and Pacific Oceans; two parts physically separated by Malaysia; almost an enclave within Malaysia | The terrain of Brunei: | flat coastal plain rises to mountains in east; hilly lowland in west |
| Land boundaries of Brunei: | total: 266 km | Borders countries of Brunei: | Malaysia 266 km |
| Maritime claims of Brunei: | territorial sea: 12 nautical miles, exclusive economic zone: 200 nautical miles or to median line | ||
Fast Facts about Brunei
Are you traveling to Brunei? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Southeast Asia, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Southeastern Asia, along the northern coast of the island of Borneo, bordering the South China Sea and Malaysia.
Did you know that the legal system of Brunei is mixed legal system based on English common law and Islamic law; note – in May 2014, the first phase of a sharia-based penal codes was instituted, which applies to Muslims and non-Muslims and exists in parallel to the existing common law-based code?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Brunei, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 3,029 km, paved: 2,425 km, unpaved: 604 km (2010)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (capital) 241,000 (2011). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 77.2% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Brunei: 436,620 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 1.6% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are Malay (official language), English, Chinese dialects. These days, Brunei has to face a net migration rate of 2.4 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Brunei nowadays; Malay 65.7%, Chinese 10.3%, other indigenous 3.4%, other 20.6% (2011 estimate).
The right to vote in Brunei can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age for village elections; universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; citizenship by birth: no. Citizenship by descent only: the father must be a citizen of Brunei. Dual citizenship recognized: no. Residency requirement for naturalization: 12 years.
In case if you plan to visit Brunei for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Brunei are: National Day, 23 February (1984).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Brunei, these are the most likely dangers you might face: typhoons, earthquakes, and severe flooding are rare. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Bandar Seri Begawan and/or Brunei?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Brunei, the population has to face a death rate of 3.6 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Brunei
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Brunei. Here they are: Malay (official language), English, Chinese dialects.
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .bn
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; tropical: hot, humid, rainy.
Its capital city is Bandar Seri Begawan, where the local time zone is UTC+8, which is 13 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Bandar Seri Begawan: N/A.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Brunei; mean elevation: 478 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: South China Sea 0 m, highest point: Bukit Pagon 1,850 m. The length of its total coastline are: 161 km and the length of the land boundaries is total: 266 km.
Current environmental issues in Brunei; seasonal smoke/haze resulting from forest fires in Indonesia.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: typhoons, earthquakes, and severe flooding are rare.
For your traveling options, there are 1 (2013) airports and 3 (2013) heliports in Brunei all together with 209 km (navigable by craft drawing less than 1.2 m; the Belait, Brunei, and Tutong rivers are major transport links) (2012) waterways, and roadways in total: total: 3,029 km, paved: 2,425 km, unpaved: 604 km (2010).
Background of Brunei
Like every nation, Brunei also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; The Sultanate of Brunei’s influence peaked between the 15th and 17th centuries when its control extended over coastal areas of northwest Borneo and the southern Philippines. Brunei subsequently entered a period of decline brought on by internal strife over royal succession, colonial expansion of European powers, and piracy. In 1888, Brunei became a British protectorate; independence was achieved in 1984. The same family has ruled Brunei for over six centuries. Brunei benefits from extensive petroleum and natural gas fields, the source of one of the highest per capita GDPs in the world. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
