بروني دارالسلام Negara Brunei Darussalam State of Brunei, Abode of Peace
Flag Coat of arms
Motto: "Always in service with God's guidance"  (translation)
Anthem: Allah Peliharakan Sultan God Bless the Sultan
Capital (and largest city)		Bandar Seri Begawan
Official languages		Malay
Demonym		Bruneian
Government		Absolute Islamic Sultanate
-	Sultan	Hassanal Bolkiah
Independence
-	End of British occupation	January 1, 1984
Area
-	Total	5,765 km² (172th) 2,226 sq mi
-	Water (%)	8. The national flag of Brunei was adopted on September 29, 1959 when the country was a British Protectorate, and was retained when the country The National Crest of Brunei is featured prominently on the Flag of Brunei. A motto (from the Italian word motto, meaning witticism sentence is a phrase meant to formally describe the general motivation or intention of a social group A national anthem is a generally patriotic musical composition that evokes and eulogizes the history traditions and struggles of its people recognized either by a nation's Allah Peliharakan Sultan ( Jawi: الله فليهاراكن سلطن) ( Malay for God Bless the Sultan is the National anthem of Like neighbouring countries Brunei is a Malay -dominated country Bandar Seri Begawan, (Bandar Seri Begawan Jawi: بندر سري بگاوان) estimated population 27285 (as of 2002 is the Capital and largest An official language is a Language that is given a special legal status in a particular Country, State, or other territory The Malay language ( ISO 639-1 code MS is an Austronesian language spoken by the Malay people and people of other ethnic groups who reside in the A demonym or gentilic is a word that denotes the members of a People or the inhabitants of a place Brunei Darussalam, (bruːˈnaɪ in English officially the State of Brunei Abode of Peace (Negara Brunei Darussalam Jawi: برني دارالسلام For the government of parliamentary systems see Executive (government. Absolute monarchy is a monarchical Form of government where the king and queen have absolute power over everything Islamism ( Islam + ism; Arabic: al-'islāmiyya) a set of ideologies holding that Islam is not only Sultan (سلطان is an Islamic title with several historical meanings The Sultan of Brunei is the Head of state of Brunei. The royal lineage can be traced back to the 15th century Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam GCB GCMG (born July 15, 1946 Independence is the Self-government of a Nation, Country, or State by its residents and population or some portion thereof generally exercising New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. To help compare Orders of magnitude of different geographical regions we list here areas between 1000 km2 and 10000 km2 This is a list of the countries of the world sorted by total area. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. Water is a common Chemical substance that is essential for the survival of all known forms of Life. In Mathematics, a percentage is a way of expressing a number as a Fraction of 100 ( per cent meaning "per hundred" 6
Population
-	November 2007 estimate	374,577
-	Density	65/km² (127th) 168/sq mi
GDP (PPP)		2005 estimate
-	Total	$10. In Biology a population is the collection of inter-breeding organisms of a particular Species; in Sociology Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume List of countries and dependencies by Population density in inhabitants/km² The purchasing power parity ( PPP) theory uses the long-term equilibrium Exchange rate of two currencies to equalize their Purchasing power. 199 billion (138th)
-	Per capita	$24,826 (26th)
HDI (2007)		▲ 0. There are three lists of Countries of the world sorted by their Gross domestic product (GDP (the value of all final goods and services produced within a nation Per capita is a Latin phrase meaning for each head with Per meaning 'through' or 'by' This article includes three lists of Countries of the world sorted by their Gross domestic product (GDP at Purchasing power parity (PPP Per capita The Human Development Index ( HDI) is an index combining normalized measures of Life expectancy, Literacy, Educational attainment, and GDP 894 (high) (30th)
Currency		Brunei dollar (BND)
Time zone		(UTC+8. This is a list of countries by Human Development Index as included in the United Nations Development Program 's Human Development Report 2007 A currency is a unit of exchange, facilitating the transfer of Goods and/or services It is one form of Money, where money is The ringgit Brunei ( Malay) or the Brunei dollar ( English, Currency code: BND) has been the Currency of the Sultanate ISO 4217 is the International standard describing three-letter codes (also known as the currency code) to define the names of currencies established 1)
Internet TLD		.bn
Calling code		+6731
1	Also 080 from East Malaysia

Brunei Darussalam, (pronounced /bruːˈnaɪ/ in English) officially the State of Brunei, Abode of Peace (Malay: Negara Brunei Darussalam, Jawi: برني دارالسلام), is a country located on the north coast of the island of Borneo, in Southeast Asia. A country This is a list of country calling codes defined by ITU-T recommendation E East Malaysia consists of the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak, located on the island of Borneo to the east across the South The Malay language ( ISO 639-1 code MS is an Austronesian language spoken by the Malay people and people of other ethnic groups who reside in the Jawi (جوي Jăwi (or Yawi in Pattani) is an adapted Arabic alphabet for writing the Malay language. An island (ˈaɪlənd or isle (/ˈaɪl/ is any piece of land that is completely surrounded by water in two dimensions above high tide and isolated from other significant Borneo is the third largest island in the world and is located at the centre of Maritime Southeast Asia. Apart from its coastline with the South China Sea it is completely surrounded by the state of Sarawak, Malaysia, and in fact it is separated into two parts by Limbang, which is part of Sarawak. The South China Sea is a Marginal sea south of China. It is a part of the Pacific Ocean, encompassing an area from Singapore to the Sarawak is one of two Malaysian states on the Island of Borneo. For the biogeographical region see Malesia Malaysia (məˈleɪʒə or /məˈleɪziə/ is a country that consists of thirteen states and Limbang is a border town and the capital of Limbang District in the Limbang Division of northern Sarawak, East Malaysia

Brunei, the remnant of a very powerful sultanate, regained its independence from the United Kingdom on 1 January 1984. Sultan (سلطان is an Islamic title with several historical meanings The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar)

Contents 1 History 2 Politics and government 2.1 International organisations and Brunei 2.2 Press freedom 2.3 Territorial disputes 3 Districts and mukims 4 Geography 5 Economy 6 Healthcare 7 Transport 8 Demographics 9 Culture 9.1 Prohibition of alcohol 9.2 Bruneian celebrities 10 Media 11 See also 12 Notes and references 13 Bibliography 14 External links

History

Main article: History of Brunei

The Sultanate of Brunei was very powerful from the fourteenth to the sixteenth century. The Sultanate of Brunei was very powerful from the fourteenth to the sixteenth century CE Sultan (سلطان is an Islamic title with several historical meanings Its realm extended over the coastal regions of modern-day Sarawak and Sabah, the Sulu archipelago, and the islands off the northwest tip of Borneo. Sarawak is one of two Malaysian states on the Island of Borneo. Sabah is a Malaysian state located on the northern portion of the island of Borneo. Sulu Archipelago is an island chain in the southwest Philippines. European influence gradually brought an end to this regional power. In International relations, a regional power is a State that has power within a geographic Region. Later, there was a brief war with Spain, in which Brunei's capital was occupied. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Eventually the sultanate was victorious but lost territories to Spain. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. The decline of the Bruneian Empire culminated in the nineteenth century when Brunei lost much of its territory to the White Rajahs of Sarawak, resulting in its current small landmass and separation into two parts. The Bruneian empire was founded in the early 7th century on the island of Borneo in South East Asia. The White Rajahs refer to a dynasty that founded and ruled the Kingdom of Sarawak from 1841 to 1946 namely the Brookes who came originally from England Sarawak is one of two Malaysian states on the Island of Borneo. Brunei was a British protectorate from 1888 to 1984. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located In International law, a protectorate is a autonomous territory that is "protected" by a stronger state or entity hense the protector which engages to protect

There was a small rebellion against the monarchy during the 1960s, which was suppressed by the United Kingdom. Rebellion is a refusal of obedienceIt may therefore be seen as encompassing a range of Behaviours from Civil disobedience and mass Nonviolent resistance A monarchy is a Form of government in which supreme power is actually or nominally lodged in an individual who is the Head of state, often for life or The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located This event became known as the Brunei Revolt and was partly responsible for the failure to create the North Borneo Federation. The Brunei Revolt broke out on December 8, 1962 and was led by Yassin Affandi and his armed rebels The North Borneo Federation ( NBF) was a proposed political entity which would have comprised the British Colonies of Sarawak, British North Borneo The rebellion also affected Brunei's decision to opt out of the Malaysian Federation and was the first stage of the Indonesia-Malaysia confrontation. For the biogeographical region see Malesia Malaysia (məˈleɪʒə or /məˈleɪziə/ is a country that consists of thirteen states and

Politics and government

Main article: Politics of Brunei

The Sultanate of Brunei was founded when Sharif Ali of Hejadz married the local Brunei princess. The politics of Brunei take place in a framework of an Absolute monarchy, whereby the Sultan of Brunei is both Head of state and Head of He brought Islam and founded many mosques in Brunei. Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei, whose title has passed within the same dynasty since the fifteenth century, is the head of state and head of government in Brunei. Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam GCB GCMG (born July 15, 1946 The Sultan of Brunei is the Head of state of Brunei. The royal lineage can be traced back to the 15th century The Sultan is advised by several councils and a cabinet of ministers although he is effectively the supreme ruler. A privy council is a body that advises the Head of state of a nation on how to exercise their executive authority, typically but not always in the context of a A minister or a secretary is a Politician who holds significant public office in a national or regional Government. The media is extremely pro-government and the Royal family retains a venerated status within the country. The news media refers to the section of the Mass media that focuses on presenting current News to the public Brunei is an absolute monarchy and the king has absolute power. There is no elected legislative body. A legislature is a type of representative Deliberative assembly with the power to create amend and change Laws The law created by a legislature is called Legislation In September 2004, the Sultan convened an appointed Parliament which had not met since independence in 1984, although it lacks any capacity beyond advising the monarch. TalkParliament#Screen-size. -->A  parliament is a Legislature, especially in those

The country has been under an Internal Security Act since a rebellion in the early 1960s was put down by British troops from Singapore. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Singapore Arrests under the internal security act are still commonplace. ^[1]

International organisations and Brunei

Brunei is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. It is also a member of ASEAN.

Press freedom

The press in Brunei is tightly regulated; press criticism of the government and monarchy is rare. The country has been given "Not Free" status by Freedom House. Freedom House is a United States -based international Non-governmental organization that conducts research and advocacy on Democracy, political ^[2]

Territorial disputes

Brunei claims territory in Sarawak, such as Limbang, and it is one of many nations to lay claim to the disputed Spratly Islands. Sarawak is one of two Malaysian states on the Island of Borneo. Limbang is a border town and the capital of Limbang District in the Limbang Division of northern Sarawak, East Malaysia The Spratly Islands are a group of more than 100 reefs islets and islands occupying in total less than five square kilometres and spread over more than 400000 square kilometres Several small islands situated between Brunei and Labuan, including Kuraman island, are contested between Brunei and Malaysia. Labuan is the main island of the Malaysian Federal Territory of Labuan. Kuraman Island (Pulau Kuraman is a small tropical island in the South China Sea located off the coast of Labuan, North Borneo. However, they are internationally recognised as part of the latter.

Districts and mukims

Main articles: Districts of Brunei and Mukims of Brunei

Brunei is divided into four districts (daerah):

• Belait
• Brunei and Muara
• Temburong
• Tutong

The districts are subdivided into thirty-eight mukims. Brunei is divided into four Districts ( daerah) |||} The districts of Brunei are subdivided into 38 mukims (wards Brunei is divided into four Districts ( daerah) Belait is the largest district (Malay Daerah) in Brunei, as well as the western-most Brunei-Muara is the northern-most district ( daerah in Malay) in Brunei; it is the smallest of Brunei's four districts in term of area but by Temburong is the eastern-most district ( daerah) in Brunei. It is an Exclave, as it is separated from the rest of Brunei by Malaysia Tutong is a district ( Daerah) in Brunei and its capital is Pekan Tutong or Tutong Town ( in English)

Geography

Main article: Geography of Brunei

Brunei consists of two unconnected parts with a total area of 2,226 sq. Brunei is in Southeastern Asia, bordering the South China Sea and Malaysia. miles (5,765 sq. kilometers). 97% of the population lives in the larger western part, while only about 10,000 live in the mountainous eastern part (the district of Temburong). Temburong is the eastern-most district ( daerah) in Brunei. It is an Exclave, as it is separated from the rest of Brunei by Malaysia The total population of Brunei is 991,000, of which around 367,912 live in the capital Bandar Seri Begawan. Bandar Seri Begawan, (Bandar Seri Begawan Jawi: بندر سري بگاوان) estimated population 27285 (as of 2002 is the Capital and largest Other major towns are the port town of Muara, the oil producing town of Seria and its neighboring town, Kuala Belait. Seria is a town in the Belait District of Brunei Darussalam Its full name is Pekan Seria in full ( Pekan is the Malay word for "Town" This article refers to the town of Kuala Belait For the mukim of the same name please refer to Kuala Belait Belait. In the Belait district, the Panaga area is home to large numbers of expatriates due to Royal Dutch Shell and British Army housing and recreational facilities. Seria is a town in the Belait District of Brunei Darussalam Its full name is Pekan Seria in full ( Pekan is the Malay word for "Town" Royal Dutch Shell plc, commonly known simply as Shell, is a multinational oil company of Dutch and British origins The well-known Panaga Club is situated here.

The climate in Brunei is semi-tropical but in Bandar seri begawan area is sub-tropical climate. the temperature in Brunei is 14-34 degrees Celsius.

Economy

Main article: Economy of Brunei

This small, wealthy economy is a mixture of foreign and domestic entrepreneurship, government regulation, welfare measures, and village tradition. The Asian financial crisis in 1997 and 1998 coupled with fluctuations in the price of oil have created uncertainty and instability in Brunei 's economy An economic system is a System that involves the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services between Domestic policy presents decisions laws and programs made by the government which are directly related to issues in the country "Social welfare" redirects here For other uses see Welfare A social welfare provision refers to any program which seeks to provide A village is a clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet, but smaller than a Town or City. The word tradition comes from the Latin traditionem acc of traditio which means "a giving up delivering up surrendering" and is used in a number of Crude oil and natural gas production account for nearly half of its GDP. Petroleum ( L petroleum, from Greek πετρέλαιον, lit Natural gas is a Gaseous Fossil fuel consisting primarily of Methane but including significant quantities of Ethane, Propane, Substantial income from overseas investment supplements income from domestic production. The government provides for all medical services and subsidizes rice and housing. Medicine is the art and science of healing It encompasses a range of Health care practices evolved to maintain and restore Human Health by the Rice is a Cereal foodstuff which forms an important part of the diet of many people worldwide and as such it is a staple food for many Brunei's leaders are concerned that steadily increased integration in the world economy will undermine internal social cohesion although it became a more prominent player by serving as chairman for the 2000 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum. Social cohesion is term used in Social policy, Sociology and Political science to describe the bonds or "glue" that bring people together in Stated plans for the future include upgrading the labour force, reducing unemployment, strengthening the banking and tourism sectors, and, in general, further widening the economic base. Unemployment occurs when a person is available to work and currently seeking work but the person is without work. A banker or bank is a Financial institution whose primary activity is to act as a payment agent for customers and to borrow and lend money Tourism is Travel for Recreational or Leisure purposes The World Tourism Organization defines tourists as people who "travel The national airline, Royal Brunei is trying to make Brunei a hub for international travel between Europe and Australia/New Zealand. Royal Brunei Airlines Sdn Bhd (Malay Penerbangan DiRaja Brunei Jawi ﻓﻧﺭﺑﺎڠن ﺩﻴﺮﺍﺝ ﺑﺮﻮﻧﻲ or RBA is the Flag carrier Airline It also has services to major Asian destinations.

Healthcare

Brunei ensures that all citizens have access to free health care, provided via a group of public hospitals. The largest hospital in Brunei is Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital, also known as RIPAS Hospital. The Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital (RIPAS is the main public hospital in Brunei Darussalam.

There is also a private medical sector, Jerudong Park Medical Centre. Jerudong Park Medical Centre (JPMC is the major Private Specialist Hospital in Brunei Darussalam.

As of 2008, no hospitals in Brunei were undergoing international healthcare accreditation. Providing healthcare especially of an adequate standard is a complex and challenging process

There is currently no medical school in Brunei, and Bruneians wishing to study to become doctors have to attend universities overseas. Medical education A medical school or faculty of medicine is a Tertiary educational institution—or part of such an institution—that teaches Medicine This situation may be changing. [2] Also, to ensure the public's access to medical care, qualified doctors from overseas are imported into the country.

A School of Nursing was founded in 1951 [3].

Transport

Main article: Transport in Brunei

Brunei is accessible via sea and land travel. Railways total 13 km (private line narrow gauge 13 km 0610-m gauge Highways total 1150 km paved The main highway running across Brunei is the Pan Borneo Highway, which is a joint project with Malaysia. Pan Borneo Highway (Lebuhraya Pan Borneo ليبوهراي ڤن بورنيو, also known as Trans Borneo Highway, (Lebuhraya Trans Borneo ليبوهراي For the biogeographical region see Malesia Malaysia (məˈleɪʒə or /məˈleɪziə/ is a country that consists of thirteen states and Besides the Pan Borneo Highway, Brunei can be accessed by air through Brunei International Airport. Brunei International Airport ( Malay: Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Brunei ( Jawi) لاڤڠن تربڠ انتارابڠسا بروني) is the primary Royal Brunei is the main airline company in Brunei.

Brunei has several sea ports, mainly to export its petroleum products, as well as for import/export purposes. ||-||-|-||-||-||-||-||-||-|} A port is a facility for receiving Ships and transferring cargo

Demographics

Main article: Demographics of Brunei

See also: Islam in Brunei and Buddhism in Brunei

About two-thirds of the Brunei population are of Malay origin and have long dominated the nation's economy. Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque is a royal Islamic Mosque located in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of the Sultanate of Brunei Like neighbouring countries Brunei is a Malay -dominated country Islam is Brunei 's official religion 64 percent of the population is Muslim, mostly Sunnis of Malay origin who follow the Shafi school Mahayana Buddhism is the most popular and alongside with Ancestor Worship, Taoism and Confucianism as one which is the traditional faith of general Malays (Melayu are an Ethnic group of Austronesian peoples predominantly inhabiting the Malay Peninsula, the east coast of Sumatra, the coast The official languages of the nation are Malay (Malay: Bahasa Brunei), although an important minority speak Chinese. A language is a dynamic set of visual auditory or tactile Symbols of Communication and the elements used to manipulate them The Malay language ( ISO 639-1 code MS is an Austronesian language spoken by the Malay people and people of other ethnic groups who reside in the English is also widely spoken and there is a relatively large expatriate community with significant numbers of British and Australian citizens. English is a West Germanic language originating in England and is the First language for most people in the United Kingdom, the United States An expatriate (in abbreviated form expat) is a person temporarily or permanently residing in a country and culture other than that of the person's upbringing

Islam is the official religion of Brunei, and the sultan is the head of the religion in the country. For other meanings including people named 'Islam' see Islam (disambiguation. A religion is a set of Tenets and practices often centered upon specific Supernatural and moral claims about Reality, the Cosmos Other faiths practised are Buddhism (mainly by the Chinese), Christianity, and primarily in isolated and very small communities, indigenous religions. Buddhism is a family of beliefs and practices Christianity ( Greek Χριστιανισμός from the word Xριστός ( Christ)is a monotheistic Religion centered on the life and teachings The indigenous peoples of Oceania are those peoples identified as Indigenous peoples, as per the modern global definition of the term

Culture

Main article: Culture of Brunei

The culture of Brunei is predominantly Malay, with heavy influences from Hinduism and Islam, but is seen as more conservative than Malaysia. The culture of Brunei is very similar to the Malay cultures Heavily influenced by life Hinduism and more obviously Islam; the borrowings and derivations Malays (Melayu are an Ethnic group of Austronesian peoples predominantly inhabiting the Malay Peninsula, the east coast of Sumatra, the coast Hinduism is a religious tradition that originated in the Indian subcontinent. For other meanings including people named 'Islam' see Islam (disambiguation. For the biogeographical region see Malesia Malaysia (məˈleɪʒə or /məˈleɪziə/ is a country that consists of thirteen states and ^[3]

The culture is also influenced by the demographics of the country: two-thirds of the population are Malay, and the remainder consists of Chinese, Indians and indigenous Malays Brunei also has a large number of foreign workers, including Indonesian and Filipino domestic workers, labourers from Thailand, Indonesia and the Indian subcontinent (particularly India and Bangladesh), and American and British professionals working in industry and education. Indonesia 's 238 million people make it the world's fourth-most populous nation Filipinos or the Filipino people are the citizens of the Philippines. An amah ( Portuguese: ama, German: Amme, Medieval Latin: amma; or ayah Hindi:āyā Portuguese The Kingdom of Thailand (ˈtaɪlænd ราชอาณาจักรไทย, râːtɕʰa-ʔaːnaːtɕɑ̀k-tʰɑj The Republic of Indonesia ( (Republik Indonesia is a Country in Southeast Asia. This article deals with the geophysical region in Asia For geopolitical treatments see South Asia. India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country ( Bengali: বাংলাদেশ inc-Latn Bangladesh) officially

Prohibition of alcohol

The sale and public consumption of alcohol is banned. ^[4] Foreigners and non-Muslims are allowed to bring in 12 cans of beer and two bottles of other alcohol (e. g. , wine or spirits; no distinction is made for alcohol content). This limit used to apply to every entry; in 2007, however, this was changed to one limit every 48 hours. After the introduction of prohibition in the early 1990s, all pubs and nightclubs were forced to close; however, several types of restaurants allegedly still offer illicit alcohol sometimes served in teapots.

Bruneian celebrities

• Mariana Rahim is a female Bruneian star and also country rock singer
• Dale Brown's novel Armageddon is set mostly in Brunei. Dale Brown (born November 2 1956) is an American author most famous for his military-action-aviation techno-thrillers with thirteen New It details a fictional attack on the country by Islamic fundamentalists with fringe assistance from Malaysian forces, namely a stealth boat.
• Brunei is the birthplace of current Chicago Blackhawks left winger Craig Adams. Craig Adams (born April 26, 1977 in Seria, Brunei) is a Canadian professional Ice hockey player for the Chicago Blackhawks
• Also the birthplace of Wu Chun, present day Bruneian Taiwanese pop-star idol, who is also gym instructor, model, and member of the band Fahrenheit
• Weekend splash concert season 4, the famous idol show in Brunei, the top six people are Christy Rhonda (Canadian), Saleisha Romana (British), Alex Carlton (Australian), Chad Kilson (American), Asyraf Awang Besar (Bruneian), Jesse Chun (Taiwanese). Wu Chun ( also referred to as Wu Zun, is a Brunei -born Actor, Singer, a former model, and gym instructor Fahrenheit is a temperature scale named after Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit (1686–1736 a German Physicist who proposed it in 1724 Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Brunei Darussalam, (bruːˈnaɪ in English officially the State of Brunei Abode of Peace (Negara Brunei Darussalam Jawi: برني دارالسلام Taiwanese ( Pe̍h-oē-jī: Tâi-oân-oē or Tâi-gí;; Tongyong Pinyin: Táiwānhuà Táiyǔ Jhuyin Fuhao: ㄊㄞˊ ㄨㄢ ㄏㄨㄚˋ

Media

See also

List of Brunei-related topics Brooketon Commonwealth of Nations Brunei Revolt Communications in Brunei Foreign relations of Brunei Sport in Brunei Hospitals in Brunei

Girl Guides in Brunei History of Brunei Istana Nurul Iman  (Sultan's Palace) List of Bruneians Media of Brunei Military of Brunei Music of Brunei

Scouting in Brunei North Borneo Federation Royal Brunei Airlines Transport in Brunei Universiti Brunei Darussalam Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali Water Village (Brunei) Jerudong Park Medical Centre

Notes and references

Bibliography

• This article contains material from the CIA World Factbook which, as a U. The World Factbook ( ISSN; also known as the CIA World Factbook) is an annual publication of the Central Intelligence Agency of the S. government publication, is in the public domain. The public domain is a range of abstract materials &ndash commonly referred to as Intellectual property &ndash which are not owned or controlled by anyone
• U. S. Department of State website (2003)
• L. W. W. Gudgeon, British North Borneo, Adam and Charles Black: London, 1913.

External links

• Brunei travel guide from Wikitravel

• Government of Brunei Darussalam website
• Brunei entry at The World Factbook
• Brunei Tourism website
• The Daily Brunei Resources blog. Wikitravel is a Web -based project "to create a free, complete up-to-date and reliable worldwide travel guide. Contains extra information on the country through the eyes of a Bruneian.
• WikiTravel entry for Brunei
• Brunei information on globalEDGE

Others

• Photos of Brunei
• A website prepared by a Turkish(also has Turkish and Malay translations)
• Brunei information on globalEDGE

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