Brunei Quick Facts…
Official Name | Brunei Darussalam |
Common Name | Brunei – /bruˈnaɪ/ |
Nationality | Bruneian(s) – noun, Bruneian – adjective |
Independence | Received in 1984 (from the United Kingdom) |
Administrative Divisions | 4 districts |
Total Population | 491,900 (#173) with 79.1% urbanized – 2024 estimate |
Major Urban Areas | Bandar Seri Begawan (capital city) |
Major Languages | Malay (official) – also known as Bahasa Melayu, English |
Electricity Access | 100% of total population |
Internet Access | 98% of total population |
Currency | Bruneian Dollars (BND) |
Real GDP (PPP) | $26.3 billion – 2022 estimate |
Real GDP per Capita | $58,700 (#19) – 2022 estimate |
Total Area | 5,765 sq km / 2,226 sq mi (#172) with 8.7% water area |
Geographic Region | Asia – Southeastern Asia |
Bordering Countries | Malaysia |
Bordering Water Bodies | South China Sea |
National Anthem: “Allah Peliharakan Sultan” (God Bless His Majesty)