This country is one of the smallest on Earth. This country is home to one of the world’s most pristine rainforests and is blessed with its abundance of natural gas and oil. This country is Brunei Darussalam.
Geography
Brunei is about the size of Delaware and is located on the northern side of the island Borneo in Southeast Asia. Brunei is divided into two land areas with Malaysia wedged between them (refer to map for clarification). Its capital is Bandar Segi Begawan. Brunei’s terrain ranges from mountains and coastal plains in the east to hilly lowlands in the west. The country’s climate is tropical so there is consistent sweltering heat and humidity throughout the year.
Economy
Brunei’s definitely not the biggest oil producer in the world but when I say Brunei wouldn’t be wealthy without oil, I mean it. Some major dinosaurs gave it up there. If you want stats, oil related production accounted for 60% of Brunei’s GDP last year. Speaking of GDP, Brunei is the second richest country in Asia because of its GDP per capita and it’s monetary unit is the Brunei dollar.
People & Culture
Brunei’s population is 422,675. In that population, the two major ethnic groups are Malay (67%) and Chinese (15%). The major religion of Brunei is consequently Muslim because of the large Malay population. Brunei’s sultanate government is the oldest Muslim dynasty in that region. Traditional Bruneian practices include eating and passing food with only the right hand. Unfortunately, Brunei is one of the only countries in the world that hasn’t granted women rights to vote.
Fun Facts
1. In Brunei, the sale of alcohol and drinking in public is prohibited.
2. The Sultan of Brunei has more than 530 Mercedes-Benzes, 500 Rolls-Royces and 360 Ferraris in his car collection. He also owns a 1500 room palace.
3. Brunei's citizens are entitled to have free public health.
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| Brunei's flag |
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| Brunei's location in the Eastern Hemisphere |
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| Map of Brunei |
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| The Sultan's palace and a few of his cars |
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