Brunei, Islamic sultanate in northern Borneo, Southeast Asia
The nation extends across two separate territories on Borneo island, with dense rainforests covering three-fifths of its total land area.
The sultanate reached its territorial peak in 1521, controlling parts of Borneo and the Sulu Archipelago before declining due to European colonial expansion.
Malay language and Islamic principles guide daily life, while traditional stilt houses in Kampong Ayer represent centuries of riverside living patterns.
Oil and natural gas exports generate 90 percent of the national income, supporting free education and healthcare for the population of 455,858 people.
The Legislative Council, reinstated in 2004 after a 20-year suspension, operates alongside the Sultan who holds multiple ministerial positions simultaneously.
Inception: January 1, 1984
Capital city: Bandar Seri Begawan
Part of: Southeast Asia, Borneo
Shares border with: Malaysia
Website: https://gov.bn/bm/Home.aspx
GPS coordinates: 4.41372,114.56539
Latest update: November 10, 2025 14:42
Brunei, a destination not yet well-known. We share with you a list of key landmarks, museums, and natural sites in Brunei, including historical mosques, national museums, and natural areas. You hadn't thought of it, right?
Istana Nurul Iman
64.5 km
Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddien Bridge
77.9 km
Jerudong Park
65.5 km
Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque
67.3 km
Ulu Temburong National Park
71.7 km
Jame 'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque
66.9 km
Royal Regalia Museum
67.7 km
Taman Mahkota Jubli Emas
67.1 km
Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha Bridge
67.3 km
Brunei Museum
69 km
Tasek Merimbun
23.7 km
Gadong
67.3 km
Billionth Barrel Monument
35.6 km
Ministry of Finance Building, Brunei
71 km
Malay Technology Museum
68.9 km
Lapau
67.8 km
Ash-Shaliheen Mosque
69.6 km
Brunei Darussalam Maritime Museum
68.7 km
Pulau Muara Besar Bridge
86.8 km
Seria Energy Lab
34.8 km
Pandaruan Bridge
60.5 km
Track and Field Sports Complex, Bandar Seri Begawan
71.5 km
Bubungan Dua Belas
67.1 km
Hassanal Bolkiah Mosque
80.3 km
Istana Pantai
44.6 km
Gadong Night Market
67.3 km
Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception, Seria
33.8 km
Istana Kota Manggalela
40.3 kmReviews
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