Brunei

Brunei is a small country on the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. It is one of the richest countries in the world because of its oil and natural gas. Brunei is ruled by a sultan, which is a type of king. The country is known for its beautiful mosques and thick rainforests.

Land and People

About 450,000 people live in Brunei. The capital is Bandar Seri Begawan. The country is split into two parts by a section of Malaysia. Most of Brunei is covered in tropical rainforest. The country is about the size of Delaware.

Culture and Fun Facts

The Sultan of Brunei is one of the richest people in the world. Citizens of Brunei pay no income tax and get free education and healthcare. The Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque is one of the most beautiful mosques in Asia. The water village of Kampong Ayer is one of the largest in the world.

Fun Facts

• Citizens of Brunei do not pay any income tax.
• The Sultan of Brunei's palace has 1,788 rooms, making it one of the largest palaces in the world.
• About 75 percent of Brunei is covered in tropical rainforest.

Did You Know?

The Sultan of Brunei lives in the largest residential palace in the world. The Istana Nurul Iman has 1,788 rooms, 257 bathrooms, and a garage that can hold over 100 cars.