Brunei, Asia
This post was last updated by José of onez on Monday, 19 May 2025.
Image of Bandar Seri Begawan, capital city of Brunei
Brunei is a Southeast Asian sultanate with high per-capita income from hydrocarbons, extensive social welfare, and significant primary rainforest conservation.
Brunei in one word would be “Sultanate,” meaning royal monarchy.
Brunei Flag
Brunei armorial
Brunei is a country located in the South-eastern Asia sub‑region of the Asia continent, member of OPEC+.
Easy learning about Brunei |
The capital city of Brunei is Bandar Seri Begawan.
| Brunei is located in | South-eastern Asia Asia Continent |
| Member of | OPEC+ |
| Brunei has a population of | 458,949 inhabitants within a total area of 5,770 Km2 (3,585 sq mi) (2023 UN data) |
| Human Development Index (HDI) | Brunei HDI ranks in position nº 60 worldwide HDI of 0.837 (0.4 to 1) (2023 data from UNDP) |
| Brunei’s passport | allows visa-free entry to 166 countries Brunei passport ranks 18th in the world (2025 HP Index data) |
| Brunei GDP per capita is | $34,970 USD (2025 estimated data from IMF) |
| Brunei ’s LGBTI legal status | Same-sex sexual acts are illegal (2025 ILGA data) |
| Latitude & Longitude | 4° 30' N, 114° 40' E Open in Google Maps |
| Neighbouring countries | Malaysia. |
| Brunei Climate | tropical; hot, humid, rainy |
| Most predominant religion | Muslim (official), |
| Second most predominant religion | Christian, |
| Currency name & code | Dollar (BND) |
| Internet ccTLD | .bn |
| Brunei calling code | +673 |
Brunei administrative divisions
4 districts (daerah-daerah)
- Belait,
- Brunei dan Muara,
- Temburong,
- Tutong
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