Brunei – “The Kingdom of Unexpected Treasures”

Brunei – “The Kingdom of Unexpected Treasures”
Brunei Darussalam located on the North West Coast Coast of Borneo Island, covers an area of 5665 sq. km (2,226 sq miles) and is actually divided into 2
separated parts by the Limbang District of Sarawak and comprised of 4 administrative districts. Brunei Darussalam has a hot tropical equatorial climate,
with high rainfall and warmth temperature all year round, averaging 28 degree Celsius.
Known to be the oldest Malay state on the island of Borneo, Brunei Darussalam once controlled the whole of Borneo Island and also with one of the
longest ruling Sultanate family since 14th century and His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, the current ruler of Brunei, is the 29th Sultant of the
lineage.
Rich in history as Early as the 14 Century, Brunei was a gateway for many traders travelling south in the South China Sea, the Chinese referred to Brunei
Darusallam as Po-li or Pu-ni. At the end of the 5th Sultan Bolkiah’s “Golden Age” reign, one of the most vivid descriptions about Brunei Darussalam in the
16th Century was provided by a European voyager, Antonio Pigafetta from Ferdinand Magellan’s expedition.
Brunei Darussalam is a small country with Population of less than half a million people. Brunei Darussalam is a multi-ethnic society where 65% of the
populations are Malay. Bahasa Malayu is the official language of Brunei Darussalam since the existence of the Brunei Constitution but English is widely
spoken and understood among the locals, mainly due to the fact that Brunei Darussalam was a British Protectorate country prior to 1984 independence.
Islam is the official religion of Brunei Darussalam, where majority of the Malay people are Muslims with the Sultan as the head of the Islamic faith in the
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Brunei Darussalam has much to offer, rich in culture and diversity, people would find the People of Brunei most hospitable. Experience a Virgin Rainforest
in our Temburong District. The ever Growing oil and Gas in Kuala Belait, and enjoy the heritage and Splendor of our capital city Bandar Seri Begawan.
Destinations & Places of Interest
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Watervillage
Mangrove Safari
Royal Regalia Museum
Brunei Museum (Closed for renovation)
Istana Nurul Iman / Palace Gates
Malay Technology Museum
Ulu Temburong National Park
Seria Oilfield
Oil Gas and Discover Centre
Contact Information
Freme Travel Services (Inbound Division)
Address: Unit 409B-410B, Wisma Jaya
Jalan Pemancha P.O Box 3075
Bandar Seri Begawan
Negera Brunei Darussalam
Fax (+673) 2232544
Phone (+673) 22334280-1