🇧🇳 Brunei - Country

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Brunei
Negara Brunei Darussalam · Nation of Brunei, Abode of Peace
Name Origin
Abode of Peace
“Darussalam” Means “Abode of Peace” in Arabic
Symbols
🕌 Royal Crescent Flag · Islamic Crown · Malay Heritage
Codes
BN · BRN
ISO 3166-1 · IOC Country Code
TLD
.bn
Internet Country Code Top-Level Domain
Telephone Code
+673
International Calling Code
Currency
BND · $ · Brunei Dollar
Official Language
Brunei Malay Widely Spoken · English & Chinese Commonly Used · Indigenous Bornean Languages Present
Religion
Islam
Official Sunni Islamic Monarchy · Buddhist & Christian Minorities
Largest City
Government
Unitary Islamic Sultanate
Region
Northern Borneo · South China Sea · Malay Archipelago
Districts
4 Districts
Daerah · Brunei-Muara, Belait, Tutong & Temburong · Further Divided Into Mukims, Villages & Municipal Areas
Time Zone
Brunei Time (UTC+8)
Single National Time Zone
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah
Sultan & Prime Minister
Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Wad'daulah
Since October 5, 1967 · Absolute Monarch · Head of State & Government · Also Serves as Minister of Finance, Defence & Foreign Affairs
Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah
Crown Prince
Al-Muhtadee Billah
Eldest Son of the Sultan · Heir Apparent to the Throne of Brunei
Prince Abdul Mateen
Prince
Abdul Mateen
Son of the Sultan · Royal Figure & International Representative of Brunei
Prince Mohamed Bolkiah
Prince
Mohamed Bolkiah
Brother of the Sultan · Senior Royal & Diplomatic Figure
Prince Jefri Bolkiah
Prince
Jefri Bolkiah
Brother of the Sultan · Member of the Bruneian Royal Family
Area
2,226 sq mi
5,765 km² · #169 of 197 Countries by Area
Population
460,000
#175 of 197 Countries by Population
Population Density
207/sq mi
80/km² · #112 of 197 Countries by Density
Demonym
Bruneian
Brunei Sultanate
1368
Traditional Founding of the Brunei Sultanate
British Protectorate
September 17, 1888
Brunei Became a British Protected State
Independence
January 1, 1984
Independence from the United Kingdom
Brunei Location
4.5353° N, 114.7277° E
Southeast Asia · Northern Borneo · South China Sea Coast
Asia Globe
Continent
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei WEATHER
Districts

Brunei is a small country on the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia, characterized by tropical rainforests, low coastal plains, and river systems along the South China Sea.

📍 Brunei is a small country located in Southeast Asia, on the northern coast of the island of Borneo. It is surrounded almost entirely by Malaysia and has a coastline along the South China Sea to the north. The country is divided into two separate parts by a section of Malaysian territory.
Brunei’s landscape is characterized by tropical rainforests, lowland plains, and river systems that flow toward the coast. Much of the country is covered in dense jungle, supporting rich biodiversity. Its coastal location along the South China Sea has historically made it important for maritime trade and regional connections. Despite its small size, Brunei is rich in natural resources, particularly oil and natural gas, which have played a central role in its development and economy.
Capital
Places
Kuala Belait, Belait
👥~30,000
Seria, Belait
👥~20,000
Tutong, Tutong
👥~20,000
Bangar, Temburong
👥~5,000
Muara, Brunei-Muara
👥~3,000
Kiulap, Brunei-Muara
👥~10,000
Gadong, Brunei-Muara
👥~10,000
Berakas, Brunei-Muara
👥~10,000
Kapok, Brunei-Muara
👥~7,000
Rimba, Brunei-Muara
👥~7,000
Subok, Brunei-Muara
👥~6,000
Lambak, Brunei-Muara
👥~6,000
Delima, Brunei-Muara
👥~5,000
Bunut, Brunei-Muara
👥~4,000
Tanjong Maya, Tutong
👥~3,000
Lamunin, Tutong
👥~3,000
Ukong, Temburong
👥~2,000
Road System (Borneo Southeast Asian Sultanate Infrastructure)
Drives On: Left
Brunei follows left-hand traffic regulations.
Electrical System (Southeast Asian Standards)
Primary Plug Types: Type G
Brunei uses British-style electrical outlets due to its historical ties.

What is the Internet TLD for Brunei?

A top-level domain (TLD) is the last section of a website address after the final dot.

Country-code top-level domains are assigned to countries worldwide.

Examples:

.my = Malaysia .id = Indonesia .sg = Singapore

Brunei uses:

.bn

What is the ISO Code for Brunei?

Brunei is a small, wealthy sultanate located on the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia.

ISO 3166-1 codes:

BN (Alpha-2) BRN (Alpha-3) 096 (Numeric)

Official designation:

Brunei Darussalam

Subdivision codes do not have flag emojis.
ISO-2 Code: BN
ISO-3 Code: BRN
ISO Numeric Code: 096
BN Brunei Flag Brunei (ISO 3166-1)
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Unicode Flag Code: U+1F1E7 U+1F1F3
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Brunei Flag
🇧🇳 "Allah Peliharakan Sultan" – (Malay) / "God Bless the Sultan"
• Lyrics written by Pengiran Haji Mohamed Yusuf bin Pengiran Haji Abdul Rahim
• Music composed by Awang Besar Sagap
• Adopted as Brunei’s national anthem in 1951
Brunei Flag Map

Official Motto:

«الدائمون المحسنون بالهدى»

(Translated from Arabic: "Always in service with God's guidance")

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