A Brief Description The small country of Brunei Darussalam is situated on the northwestern edge of the island of Borneo, an island which is also a part of Indonesia and Malaysia. In fact, it once controlled much of Borneo, as well as the southern Philippines, but its regional influence peaked by the end of 17th Century. It subsequently entered a period of decline caused by internal fighting over royal succession, colonial expansion of European powers, and local piracy. In 1888, Brunei became a British protectorate, but would later gain its independence in 1984. The country benefits from its extensive petroleum and natural gas fields, and this tax-free haven's citizens enjoy one of the highest (per capita) GDPs in the world. The same family has ruled the country of Brunei for over six centuries. Read more about its fascinating history here Facts and Figures Name Brunei (long form) Negara Brunei Darussalam Population 372,400 Population & Density (all countries) here Capital City Bandar Seri Begawan (83,500) Currency Bruneian Dollar (BND) Currency Converter here Languages Malay (official), English, Chinese Flag here National Day February 3 Religions Muslim (67%), Buddhist (13%), others Travel the World through Poster Art! Geographic Coordinates Latitude/Longitude (Capital City) 04º 53' N, 114º 56' E Relative Location Brunei is in both the eastern and northern hemispheres, just a few degrees north of the Equator. It's positioned in Southeast Asia, a recognized geographical region of the Asian continent. The country occupies a small portion of the Island of Borneo, and is bordered by the South China Sea, and the country of Malaysia. Land Statistics Coastline 100 miles (161 km) Land Areas (land) 2,035 sq miles (5,270 sq km) (water) 193 sq miles (500 sq km) (TOTAL) 2,228 sq miles (5,770 sq km) Land Area (all countries) here Landforms Most of Brunei is a fertile, hilly lowland, with the exception being the mountainous areas in the east. Numerous rivers drain the land, including the Belait, Pandaruan and Tutong. Subsequently, the coastal areas along the South China Sea are a wide swampy plain. Highest Point Bukit Pagon - 6,069 ft. (1,850 m) Lowest Point South China Sea - 0 ft. (0 m) Land Divisions 4 districts, including Belait, Brunei and Muara, Temburong and Tutong.

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