Brunei - Practical information

The country in numbers

Country's full name

Nation of Brunei, Abode of Peace

Area in Km²

5,765

Population

415,717 population

Capital

Bandar Seri Begawan

Religion

60% Muslim; 13% Buddhist; 10% Christian; 7% Freethinkers

Government

Unitary Islamic absolute monarchy

Language

Official language

Malay/Indonesian

Languages spoken

English

Time

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time Greenwich)

+8

Currency

Currency

Brunei dollar

Dangers and annoyances

Dangers and annoyances

Possible criminality risk

Border Issues

Airports customs

Drugs possession

Not allowed - capital punishment

Theft & Scams

Medium

Credit cards

Popular

Yes

Cards

American express, China union pay, Diners club, EuroCard, Mastercard, Visa

Tips

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By You

Internet and telephony

Calling code

+673

Internet availability

High

Electricity

V

240

Hz

50