Travel to Brunei Darussalam

Brunei Darussalam's Information

Land Area	5,265 km²
Water Area	500 km²
Total Area	5,765km² (#163)
Population	436,620 (#173)
Population Density	82.93/km²
Government Type	Absolute Monarchy Or Sultanate (locally Known As Malay Islamic Monarchy)
GDP (PPP)	$33.73 Billion
GDP Per Capita	$79,700
Currency	Dollar (BND)
Largest Cities	Bandar Seri Begawan (64,409) View all cities in Brunei Darussalam

ATTRACTIONS: (a few major)
Residents of Brunei call their country the "Abode of Peace," and international travelers rave about its reverent and respectful people, grand mosques, quiet river journeys and the virgin rainforests that cover over 70% of the country.

The capital city, Bandar Seri Begawan, site of the stunning Royal Palace with over 1,750 rooms, also offers western-style shopping, good hotels, quality restaurants, and numerous religious monuments and museums.

Additional recommended points-of-interest in Brunei include Kampong Ayer - the largest river village in Asia; the House of Twelve Roofs; Kampong Parit; Church of St. Andrews; Merimbun Park, and the Temburong National Park - only reachable by boat or plane.

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Calling Code: 673
Electricity: 240V, 50Hz
Drive on the: Left
Times to Travel: Brunei, located near the Equator, is a destination to be visited any time of the year.

Temperatures remain warm throughout the year, with an average daily temperature between 75° F to 90° F (24°C to 30°C) and humidity is high.

The hottest months are March and April. Heavy rains are prevalent from December to March.

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This page was last updated on November 22, 2017.

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