Brunei
Brunei Darussalam is located on the northern shore of the island of Borneo. It is one of the tiniest countries in the world and occupies less than 1% of Borneo’s land area. Brunei’s neighbours are the Indonesian province of Kalimantan and the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak.
Brunei is a lovely, peaceful country blessed by a mild, equatorial climate throughout the year. The majority of Bruneians are Malays. Distinctive indigenous tribes such as the Kedayan, Tutong and Belait also reside here as well as Chinese and other ethnicities. The offi cial language is Bahasa Melayu (Malay) but English is widely spoken.
Vibrant, yet peaceful. Both modern and timeless. A fusion of majestic opulence and traditional respect.
Bandar Seri Begawan is the centre of Brunei’s commerce, finance and government. In many ways, it is also the heart of Brunei’s cultural landscape, housing some of the nation’s most revered landmarks. The city’s breathtaking Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque is a stunning trib...
Contemporary luxuries abound. Rustic surprises await.
Though small in size, Brunei-Muara is of great importance to the nation as the district housing Brunei’s capital, Bandar Seri Begawan. As such, it is usually the first stop of any visitor to Brunei — and one of the most memorable. Outside the capital lie some of the nation’s most world-renowned attractions.
Sparsely populated. Ethnically diverse. A different side of Brunei.
While only a half-hour drive from the urban centre of Bandar Seri Begawan, Tutong offers a glimpse of the diverse cultures and unique lifestyles of rural Brunei, making it one of the nation’s most distinctive districts.
Birthplace of the nation's wealth. Home of the oil industry. Brunei's economic heartland.Behind the glitter of Brunei’s legendary wealth lies the district of Kuala Belait, seat of the nation’s oil and gas industry, producing the country’s main export commodity. While the economy today is slowly diversifying to include manufacturing, services and tourism, the real “gold” of Brunei flows d...
The call of a proboscis monkey. The thrill of a speedboat cutting through jungle waters. Unspoiled. Untamed. Unbelievable.Early European explorers told tales of the exotic wonders found on the island of Borneo. Rare orchids with blooms as large as dinner plates. Elusive monkeys with long, curved noses. Rivers that snake through uncharted forests. And green, verdant shades never before seen. This i...
The island of Borneo is synonymous with raw, unspoiled nature and Brunei, situated in its heart, is a shining example of natural beauty. More than 70% of Brunei’s land area is covered by primary rain...
2010 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
HOLIDAYS AND CELEBRATIONS
New Year's Day
Friday, January 01
Public Holiday (New Year's 2010)
Saturday, January 02
Brunei public holiday replacing Friday, January 01, New Year's Day Celebration.
ASEAN Tourism Forum 2010
Thursday, January 21
The ASEAN Touris...
The early history of the nation’s unique monarchy can be pieced together from accounts taken from Chinese, Javanese and local Bruneian records. The first ruler, Sultan Muhammad Shah, known as Awang Alak Betatar, is said to be responsible for introducing Islam to Brunei, forever altering the course of the nation’s history and cultural landscape.
Modern scholars date the spread of Islam to Brunei Darussalam to the late 13th century. Prior to this, ancient Malay Culture was based on animistic and Indic culture. Islam g...
A glittering example of Brunei’s majestic royal heritage, Istana Nurul Iman is the Sultan’s lavish home in the capital and is the largest residential palace in the world. Situated on the top of a hill overlooking the city, the palace is an enigmatic symbol of Brunei’s enduring monarchy and seat of the nation's government.Nearby, the Mausoleum of Sultan Bolkiah pays tribute to one of Brunei...
