Brunei
Sovereign country and sultanate on the island of Borneo in south-east Asia, member of the Commonwealth of Nations
Also known as bn · Nation of Brunei, the Abode of Peace · Negara Brunei Darussalam
- Capital
- Population
- 458,949(2023)
- , 428,697(2017)
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Sources- 1.Stated in World Bank Open Datadata.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.TOTLRetrieved 2019-04-08
- , 417,784(2013)
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- +53 more
- Area
- 5,765.31 km²
- GDP (nominal)
- $16.7B(2022)
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Sources- 1.data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.CDRetrieved 2023-08-26
- , $14B(2021)
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Sources- 1.data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.CDRetrieved 2023-08-26
- $16.7B(2022)
- Currency
- Official language
- Malay
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Sources- 1.“Negara Brunei Darussalam - Constitutional Documents”AGC.gov.bn/AGC%20Images/LOB/cons_doc/dokumen-dokumen_perlembagaan_2008.pdf
- , British English
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Sources- 1.“Negara Brunei Darussalam - Constitutional Documents”AGC.gov.bn/AGC%20Images/LOB/cons_doc/dokumen-dokumen_perlembagaan_2008.pdf
- Malay
- Head of state
- Head of government
Overview
Economy & society
Over time
Dated values recorded in Wikidata, each with its own source
All data
516 statements · 39% with external sources · numbers in brackets are citations
- Highest point
- Bukit Pagon elevation: 1,850 m
- Shares border with
- Malaysia statement is subject of: Brunei–Malaysia border · applies to part: Sarawak
- Anthem
- Allah Peliharakan Sultan audio: United States Navy Band - Allah Peliharakan Sultan.oga · language: Malay · literal translation: ﷲ ڤليهاراکن سلطان, God Bless the Sultan
- Member of
- United Nations(since 1984)
- Commonwealth of Nations(since 1984)
- ASEAN(since 1984)
- World Trade Organization
- Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation(since 1989)
- Organisation of Islamic Cooperation(since 1984)
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- International Bank for Reconstruction and Development(since 1995)
- International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes(since 2002)
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- ASEAN Regional Forum
- Asian Development Bank(since 2006)
- Interpol(since 1984)
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Sources- 1.interpol.int/Member-countries/WorldRetrieved 2017-12-07
- 2.interpol.int/Who-we-are/Member-countries/Asia-South-Pacific/BRUNEIRetrieved 2022-10-23
- Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons(since 1997)
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Sources- 1.opcw.org/about-opcw/member-states/Retrieved 2017-12-07
- 2.opcw.org/about-us/member-states/brunei-darussalamRetrieved 2022-10-29
- International Hydrographic Organization
1
Sources- 1.iho.int/srv1/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=452&lang=enRetrieved 2017-12-08
- UNESCO(since 2005)
1
Sources- 1.upu.int/en/Universal-Postal-Union/About-UPU/Member-Countries?csid=-1&cid=54Retrieved 2022-10-28
- Universal Postal Union(since 1985)
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- International Telecommunication Union(since 1984)
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- Visa Waiver Program(since 1993)
1
- World Meteorological Organization(since 1984)
1
Sources- 1.public.wmo.int/en/members/brunei-darussalamRetrieved 2020-05-26
- World Health Organization
1
- World Customs Organization(since 1996)
- Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
- Country
- Brunei
- United Kingdom(until 1983)
- Diplomatic relation
- Australia statement is subject of: Australia–Brunei relations
- Singapore statement is subject of: Brunei–Singapore relations
- France statement is subject of: Brunei–France relations
- United Kingdom statement is subject of: Brunei–United Kingdom relations
- Canada statement is subject of: Brunei–Canada relations
- Indonesia statement is subject of: Brunei–Indonesia relations
- Cambodia statement is subject of: Brunei–Cambodia relations
- New Zealand statement is subject of: Brunei–New Zealand relations
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- India statement is subject of: Brunei–India relations
- Laos statement is subject of: Brunei–Laos relations
- Malaysia statement is subject of: Brunei–Malaysia relations
- Myanmar statement is subject of: Brunei–Myanmar relations
- Pakistan statement is subject of: Brunei–Pakistan relations
- Taiwan statement is subject of: Brunei–Taiwan relations
- Thailand statement is subject of: Brunei–Thailand relations
- Philippines statement is subject of: Brunei–Philippines relations
- United States statement is subject of: Brunei–United States relations
- South Korea statement is subject of: Brunei–South Korea relations
- Russia statement is subject of: Brunei–Russia relations
- Japan statement is subject of: Brunei–Japan relations
- Germany statement is subject of: Brunei–Germany relations
- People's Republic of China statement is subject of: Brunei–China relations
- Georgia(since 2010)
- European Union
- North Korea
- Kosovo
- Lowest point
- South China Sea elevation: 0 m
- Demonym
- Bruneian
- brunei
- bruneier
- Bruneiano
- Brunänan
- Brunei
- بروني applies to part: masculine
- برونية applies to part: feminine
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- برونيون applies to part: plural
- брунейцы applies to part: plural
- брунеец applies to part: masculine
- брунейка applies to part: feminine
- ব্রুনাইয়ান
- bruneiano applies to part: masculine singular
- bruneiana applies to part: feminine singular
- bruneiani applies to part: masculine plural
- bruneiane applies to part: feminine plural
- brune
- bruneyanu applies to part: masculine singular
- bruneyana applies to part: feminine singular
- Brunejano
- Brunéien applies to part: masculine singular
- Brunéienne applies to part: feminine singular
- ברוניי applies to part: masculine
- ברוניית applies to part: feminine
- bruneiana applies to part: feminine singular
- bruneiane applies to part: feminine plural
- bruneiani applies to part: masculine plural
- bruneian applies to part: masculine singular
- بروني applies to part: masculine singular
- برونية applies to part: feminine singular
- برونيين applies to part: masculine plural
- برونيات applies to part: feminine plural
- Brúinéach
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- Electrical plug type
- BS 1363
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Sources- 1.“World Plugs”iec.ch/worldplugs/list_bylocation.htmRetrieved 2016-06-10
- BS 1363
- Mains voltage
- 240 V frequency: 50 Hz
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Sources- 1.“World Plugs”iec.ch/worldplugs/list_bylocation.htmRetrieved 2016-06-10
- 240 V frequency: 50 Hz
- Coordinates of northernmost point
- 5.0500°N, 115.0700°E
- Age of majority
- 18 years old
- Marriageable age
- 18 years old applies to part: all genders
- Language used
- British English speakers: 10,000 · has characteristic: first language
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- British English speakers: 134,000 · has characteristic: second language
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- Cantonese
- Standard Chinese
- Brunei Bisaya
- Yue Chinese
- Tutong
- Belait
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- British English speakers: 10,000 · has characteristic: first language
- Vehicle registration plate code
- BRU(since 1956)
- Number of out-of-school children
- 8,309(2015)
- 6,752(2014)
- 4,623(2013)
- 3,989(2012)
- 4,423(2011)
- 4,636(2010)
- 5,625(2009)
- 6,179(2008)
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- 5,469(2007)
- 5,001(2006)
- 4,288(2005)
- Has characteristic
- not-free country statement supported by: Freedom in the World
- Total fertility rate
- 1.75(2021)
- 1.874(2014)
- 1.893(2013)
- 1.913(2012)
- 1.934(2011)
- 1.953(2010)
- 1.968(2009)
- 1.977(2008)
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- 1.982(2007)
- 1.986(2006)
- 1.994(2005)
- 2.013(2004)
- 2.049(2003)
- 2.105(2002)
- 2.181(2001)
- 2.278(2000)
- 2.395(1999)
- Motto text
- A kingdom of unexpected treasures
- الدائمون المحسنون بالهدى
- Sentiasa membuat kebajikan dengan petunjuk Allah
- Always in service with God's guidance
- Geoshape
- Data:Brunei.map
- Life expectancy
- 77.203 years(2016)
- 75 years(2022)
- 75 years(2021)
- 75 years(2020)
- 75 years(2019)
- 77.046 years(2015)
- 76.917 years(2014)
- 76.823 years(2013)
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- 76.764 years(2012)
- 76.734 years(2011)
- 76.719 years(2010)
- 76.699 years(2009)
- 76.656 years(2008)
- 76.577 years(2007)
- 76.455 years(2006)
- 76.291 years(2005)
- 76.093 years(2004)
- 75.875 years(2003)
- 75.65 years(2002)
- 75.425 years(2001)
- 75.202 years(2000)
- 74.985 years(1999)
- Emergency phone number
- 993 has use: police
- 991 has use: emergency medical services
- 995 has use: fire department
- Official name
- le Brunei Darussalam
- Negara Brunei Darussalam
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- Negara Brunei Darussalam
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Sources- 1.Stated in Official Names of the United Nations Membership
- 2.ISO.org/obp/ui/#iso:code:3166:BNRetrieved 2024-09-22
- Brunei Darussalam
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- Literacy rate
- 96%(2011)
- Suicide rate
- 4.6(2016)
- 4.5(2015)
- 3.7(2010)
- 3.3(2005)
- 2.8(2000)
- Coordinates of easternmost point
- 4.3000°N, 115.3333°E located in/on physical feature: Bukit Pagon
- Coordinates of westernmost point
- 4.5833°N, 114.1833°E located in/on physical feature: Kuala Belait
- Website
- gov.bn/SitePages/Home.aspx language: British English
- gov.bn/bm/Home.aspx language: Malay
- Coordinates of southernmost point
- 4.0025°N, 114.6195°E
- Human Development Index
- 0.829(2021)
- 0.83(2020)
- 0.83(2019)
- 0.83(2018)
- 0.834(2017)
- 0.835(2016)
- 0.836(2015)
- 0.837(2014)
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- 0.838(2013)
- 0.838(2012)
- 0.832(2011)
- 0.828(2010)
- 0.828(2009)
- 0.826(2008)
- 0.827(2007)
- 0.828(2006)
- 0.825(2005)
- 0.822(2004)
- 0.818(2003)
- 0.813(2002)
- 0.809(2001)
- 0.808(2000)
- 0.807(1999)
- 0.801(1998)
- 0.799(1997)
- 0.798(1996)
- 0.795(1995)
- 0.79(1994)
- 0.786(1993)
- 0.781(1992)
- 0.775(1991)
- 0.77(1990)
- Hashtag
- Brunei
- Social media followers
- 63,124(May 24, 2023) subreddit: brunei
- Native label
- Negara Brunei Darussalam
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- Brunei Darussalam
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- Negara Brunei Darussalam
- Female population
- 210,400(2022)
- Male population
- 235,000(2022)
- Religion or worldview
- Islam population: 337,391
- Christianity population: 29,510
- Buddhism population: 29,495
- Birth rate
- 13.493(2022)
- 13.8(2021)
- 14.165(2020)
- 14.585(2019)
- Death rate
- 5.431(2022)
- 5.211(2021)
- 4.975(2020)
- 4.834(2019)
- Rural population
- 94,946(2022)
- 95,515(2021)
- 96,075(2020)
- 96,625(2019)
- Urban population
- 354,056(2022)
- 349,858(2021)
- 345,650(2020)
- 341,423(2019)
- Coordinates of geographic center
- 4.5353°N, 114.7277°E
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On other databases
149 identifiers linking Brunei across the web's reference databases
- AGROVOC IDc_1125
- AllTrails trail IDbrunei
- Analysis & Policy Observatory term ID19655
- Arab Encyclopedia concept ID2537
- ArchINFORM location ID6015
- BBC News topic IDcmj34zmwxzlt
- BBC Things ID5128375b-c2c2-407c-85e9-00d7629481b4
- Bibliothèque nationale de France ID128231127
- Booru tagbrunei
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie online IDbrunei-20
- Canadiana Authorities ID (former scheme)0053B2949
- Canadiana Name Authority IDncf10000118
- CCAB ID000428818
- CiNii Research ID1140845216787582976
- CIVICUS Monitor country entrybrunei-darussalam
- Curlie IDRegional/Asia/Brunei_Darussalam/
- Data Commons IDcountry/BRN
- DBNL country IDbrune01
- Dewey Decimal Classification2--5955
- DR topic IDbrunei
- Enciclopedia Galega Universal ID90564
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online IDplace/brunei
- Encyclopædia Universalis IDbrunei
- Encyclopedia of China (Third Edition) ID (2026)4fZCcw
- Encyclopedia of China (Third Edition) old ID (2021)330491
- Encyclopedia of Korean Culture IDE0025069
- Encyclopedia of Modern Ukraine ID36336
- EU Knowledge Graph item IDQ443
- EuroVoc ID5049
- FactGrid item IDQ1059336
- FAST ID1216469
- FIPS 10-4 (countries and regions)BX
- France 24 topic ID (French)brunei
- Freebase ID/m/0167v
- GACS ID676
- GADM IDBRN
- GENC 3-character codeBRN
- GeoNames ID1820814
- GeoNLP ID (obsolete)R3Cnv8
- Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names ID1000107
- Giant Bomb Wiki IDLocations/Brunei
- GitHub topicbrunei
- GND ID4008479-6
- Golden ID (archived)Brunei-PPRD
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana IDbrunei
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana ID (former scheme)0012555
- Great Norwegian Encyclopedia IDBrunei
- Great Russian Encyclopedia portal IDbrunei-ea01bb
- Grove Art Online IDT011758
- Gynopedia IDBrunei
- Harper's tagbrunei
- Historical Gazetteer (GOV) IDobject_1285895
- Hrvatska enciklopedija ID9822
- IAB code1262
- ICANNWiki page IDBrunei
- ICPSR Geographic Names Thesaurus ID30303
- IdRef ID027848213
- INaturalist place ID7838
- INSEE countries and foreign territories code99225
- Interlingual Index IDi83497
- Invasive Species Compendium Datasheet ID108378
- IOC country codeBRU
- ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 codeBN
- ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 codeBRN
- ISO 3166-1 numeric code096
- ITU letter codeBRU
- ITU/ISO/IEC object ID2.16.96
- J9U entity ID987007562018305171
- JORFSearch organization IDQ921
- KBpedia IDBrunei
- Klexikon article IDBrunei
- Krugosvet article (archived)strany_mira/BRUNE.html
- KulturNav-ID2d745046-a2e4-4fb6-933f-abfb9ec6b573
- LC and MARC vocabularies IDgeographicAreas/a-bx
- Le Monde diplomatique subject IDpays/brunei
- Lex IDBrunei
- Libraries Australia ID35023091
- Library of Congress Authorities IDn81131874
- Libris-URI0xbdcr0j4q915dl
- M49 code096
- Mapy.com IDosm&id=96
- MeSH descriptor IDD002010
- MeSH tree codeZ01.252.145.130
- Mindat locality ID154556
- Museum-digital place ID23127
- MusicBrainz area ID5d1fe672-9c9a-3d58-a221-4b23e9274709
- NACSIS-CAT author IDDA03179340
- Namuwiki ID브루나이
- National Historical Museums of Sweden IDgeo/D13EFD9D-A1BE-435D-8552-F3BEAF1807B5
- National Library of Chile ID000289776