Brunei
Continent – Asia
Region – South-east Asia
Size – 5,770 km²
Geography – Coastal region flat, mountainous east, hilly west
Language – Malay (official), English, Chinese
Religion – 67% Islam, 13% Buddhist, 10% Christian
Monetary Unit – Brunei dollar
Natural Resources – petroleum, natural gas, timber
Agriculture – rice, vegetables, fruits; chickens, water buffalo, cattle, goats, eggs
Industry – petroleum, petroleum refining, liquefied natural gas, construction
Neighbouring Countries – Malaysia
Population – 422,675 (2014 estimate)
Population Growth Rate – 1.81%
Average Life Expectancy – 75.3
Capital City – Bandar Seri Begawan (population 200,000)
Highest Mountain – Bukit Pagon (1,850 m)
Longest River – Belait
Climate – Tropical – 24°C to 32°C
Yearly Rainfall – 350cm (approx)
Plant Life – Mangrove and peat swamp, heath, dipterocarpaceous forest
Animal Life – Buffalo, honey bear, deer, and monkeys.
Harvard Reference for this page:
Heather Y Wheeler. (2015). Brunei. Available: https://www.naturalhistoryonthenet.com/Facts_Figures/Country_Facts/brunei.htm. Last accessed Monday, July 18, 2016
Facts and Figures Pages