Brunei: Capital, Flag and Fun Facts

About Brunei

Brunei is a small sultanate on the northern coast of the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. It is split into two parts separated by Malaysian land, and about 72% of it is covered in forest. It is known for its grand mosques, water villages and rainforests.

About Bandar Seri Begawan

Bandar Seri Begawan lies along the Brunei River near Brunei Bay, on the north coast of Borneo. It is known for the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque and Kampong Ayer, a village built on stilts over the river.

Fun facts about Brunei

1. Brunei's full name is Brunei Darussalam, and 'Darussalam' means 'Abode of Peace'.
2. Brunei is the only country located entirely on the island of Borneo.
3. Kampong Ayer is a water village of homes, schools and mosques built on stilts above the Brunei River.
4. Istana Nurul Iman, the sultan's home, is the world's largest residential palace, with 1,788 rooms.
5. Ulu Temburong National Park, known as the "Green Jewel of Brunei", is usually reached by longboat along a river.
6. Bukit Pagon, at about 1,850 metres, is the highest point in Brunei and stands in the Temburong district.