Brunei

Where is Brunei?

Brunei is in South-Eastern Asia, Asia, bordering Malaysia. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital

Bandar Seri Begawan

Continent

Asia

Subregion

South-Eastern Asia

Population

428,962

Land area

5,765 km²

ISO codes

BN / BRN

Languages

Malay

Coastline

Has a coastline

Currency

Brunei dollar (BND)

Calling code

+673

Internet domain

.bn

How Brunei compares

Brunei ranks 168th of 194 countries on this site by population and 163rd by land area — under 0.01% of their combined population. In Asia it ranks 46th of 46 by population and 43rd by area. It has a coastline. It shares a land border with 1 other country.

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Flag of Brunei: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Brunei flag breaks down as 54.3% yellow, 20.6% white, 16.5% black and 8.6% red.

• 54.3% yellow
• 20.6% white
• 16.5% black
• 8.6% red

Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.

Did you know?

1. Brunei is ruled by a Malay Islamic monarchy whose lineage on Borneo's north coast stretches back centuries.
2. Kampong Ayer, the 'Venice of the East,' is a centuries-old water village of stilt houses in the capital's bay.
3. Ulu Temburong National Park preserves pristine rainforest reachable only by longboat through mangrove channels.
4. At its height, the Bruneian Empire controlled much of Borneo and parts of the southern Philippines.
5. The Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, with its golden dome reflected in a lagoon, dominates Bandar Seri Begawan's skyline.

Bordering countries

• Malaysia

Brunei: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Brunei?

The capital of Brunei is Bandar Seri Begawan.

What continent is Brunei in?

Brunei is in Asia, specifically the South-Eastern Asia subregion.

What is the population of Brunei?

Brunei has a population of roughly 428,962 people, across a land area of 5,765 km².

What language is spoken in Brunei?

The main language of Brunei is Malay.

Which countries border Brunei?

Brunei shares a land border with 1 country: Malaysia.