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Brunei
The country of Brunei falls in the equatorial climate zone and has warm, humid weather year round. Brunei's culture is largely Muslim, and the customs of the area cultivate mannerisms that are very polite and tolerant, if somewhat formal. When visiting this country, tourists should familiarize themselves with proper etiquette, especially in business dealings, to avoid offending or upsetting locals. Though Brunei possesses a very unique society, visitors can still enjoy the comfort of many English speakers as well as familiar dining options like fast food chains.
5 Facts You Might Not Know
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Brunei's official name is Negara Brunei Darussalam. This translates to 'Abode of Peace.' The capital of Brunei is Bandar Seri Begawan.
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Brunei is located in Southeastern Asia on the island of Borneo, bordering the South China Sea. It is divided into two parts which are separated by Malaysia. Brunei shares the island of Borneo with Indonesia as well, though it does not directly border this country.
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In 1984 Brunei won independence from Britain. It is now ruled by an absolute monarchy. The same family has been part of this monarchy for more than six centuries. In Brunei, nobility is inherited, but the sultan has the power to award a title to a commoner.
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Brunei's thriving natural gas and petroleum fields are a major source of income for the country. Consequently, its per capita GDP is one of the greatest in Asia and the sultan of Brunei is believed to be one of the richest individuals in the world.
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The cuisine in Brunei is heavily influenced by Singapore, Malaysia and China. Rice and noodles are staples with stewed vegetables rounding out most dishes. Alcohol has been prohibited in Brunei since 1990. Food and drink should always be handled and passed with the right hand only, as the left hand is considered unclean.

The capital of Brunei is Bandar Seri Begawan.
Brunei belongs to the Asian continent


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The Country dialling code of Brunei is +673, and the TLD (Top-level domain) of Brunei is .bn

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Population

374,577

Languages spoken in Brunei

English, Malay

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Coordinates (in Latitude & Longitude) of Brunei

4 30 N, 114 40 E

Kilometers of coastline

161 kilometers

Square kilometers of land

5,270 square kilometers

Square kilometers of water

500 square kilometers

Birth rate

18.56 / 1000 population

Death rate

3.26 / 1000 population

Irrigated land

10 sq km
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