Difference between revisions of "Brunei"
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| − | '''Brunei''' is a former [[Malay]]sian sultanate. It has been a sovereign state since 1965 following it's withdrawal from the Feral Malay States after being granted independence by the British colonial power. | + | '''Brunei''' is a tiny nation on the north coast of the island of [[Borneo]], and is a former [[Malay]]sian sultanate. It has been a sovereign state since 1965 following it's withdrawal from the Feral Malay States after being granted independence by the British colonial power. |
Although only a small country it has immense oil wealth and the current Sultan is regarded as one of the richest men in the world. | Although only a small country it has immense oil wealth and the current Sultan is regarded as one of the richest men in the world. | ||
Revision as of 20:42, May 2, 2008
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| Capital | Bandar Seri Begawan |
| Monarch | Hassanal Bolkiah |
Brunei is a tiny nation on the north coast of the island of Borneo, and is a former Malaysian sultanate. It has been a sovereign state since 1965 following it's withdrawal from the Feral Malay States after being granted independence by the British colonial power.
Although only a small country it has immense oil wealth and the current Sultan is regarded as one of the richest men in the world.
The capital of Brunei is Bandar Seri Begawan.
The money of Brunei can be used in Singapore, and vice-versa.
Links
- Brunei at the World Factbook