Brunei trip 汶萊之旅
Brunei Darussalam is a country rich in culture and heritage. It is a small, peaceful, prosperous kingdom on the northern shore of the ecologically-rich island of Borneo. The nation became independent in 1984 and thanks to its large reserves of oil and gas, now has one of the highest standards of living in the world. Its population is just over 370,000, made up of 2/3 ethnic Malay, with the remainder being Chinese, Indian and other indigenous groups.
The Sultanate has 4 districts: Brunei Muara(which includes the capital Bandar Seri Begawan), Temburong, Tutong and Belait. Darussalam, the Arabic word for 'Abode of Peace' describes Brunei's Islamic history that dates back some 1500 years. Today, Brunei remains the world's only Malay Islamic Monarchy with an unbroken royal lineage that has ruled the nation for the past 600 years.
Apr 26, 2011
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