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Brunei Darussalam Key Facts

Capital of Brunei

The capital of Negara Brunei Darussalam is Bandar Seri Begawan.

Area [km2]

5,770

Population of Brunei

388,200

Time difference

GMT +8

Top domain

.bn

Climate

Tropical monsoon climate

Currency

Bruneian dollar

Currency code

BND

Official Language

The official language of The Sultanate of Brunei is Malay.

Other Languages

English, Chinese

Religion

The main religions in Brunei are Muslim 67%, Buddhist 13%, Christian 10%, and other 10%.

Ethnic Groups

The main ethnic groups of Brunei are Malay 66%, Chinese 11%, indigenous 3%, and other 19%.

GDP of Brueni

20.7 billion US $ (2008 est.)

GDP per capita

US $ 54,100

Industries in Brunei

The main industries of Brunei include oil & gas, petroleum refining, liquefied natural gas, construction and the financial sector.

Business Opportunities

Business opportunities exist in oil & gas, petroleum refining, liquefied natural gas, education and training, tourism and the financial sector.

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