- Souvenirs to Buy: Brass, bronze and silver goods.
- Local Cuisine to Try: Ambuyat (flavourless starch).
- Around 1400AD, discovered by Awang Alak Betatar.
- By 16th Century (1501-1600), Islam was rooted.
- In 1521, Ferdinand Magellan (1480-1521), Portuguese Explorer visited.
- In 1578, fought against Spain (Castilian War).
- In 1846, attacked by Britain.
- In 1888, became a British protectorate.
- In 1929, discovered petroleum.
- Late 1941, invaded by Japanese.
- In 1984, became independent from United Kingdom.
- Highest per-capita income in the world.
- Around 167,000 barrels of oil are produced daily.
- Housing is available and subsidized for all citizens.
- Imports approximately 60% of their foods.
- Japanese built the runway at Brunei International Airport (BWN).
- Education including post secondary is free to all citizens. Students may also receive expenses and tuition and expenses for studies abroad.
- There's no personal income tax.
- Absolute monarchy government with generations of the Sultan Family control.
- Parents of stateless status are required to apply for a special pass in order for their child to be born in the country.
- Promotes self food sufficiency with rice.
- One of the highest car ownership rates in the world contributed to fuel prices, low import tax and transportation systems.
- The 9 mile Brunei Bay Bridge costs $1.6 billion connecting Muara and Temburong Districts.
- Holidays: New Year's Day, National Day, Armed Forces Day, Sultan's Birthday, Start of Ramadhan, Nuzul Al-Quran, Hari Raya Aidil Fitri, Hari Raya Aidil Adha, Islamic New Year, Birth of the Prophet, Isra Mi'raj, Christmas Day and Chinese New Year.
- Sight attractions are limited and nightlife is nonexistent.
- Year round humidity.
- Has four districts: Belait (west), Brunei-Muara (central), Temburong (east) and Tutong (west-central).
- Official language Standard Malay uses the Arabic and Latin alphabet. English is widely spoken. Arabic and Chinese also spoken.
- Homosexuality is illegal.
- Do not drink alcohol in public, it's illegal. Sale of alcohol is banned!
- Shark finning is banned.
- Death penalty is applied for drug use, smuggling and trafficking.
- Shoes are not permitted in mosques.
- Do not shake hands with the opposite sex.
- Do not hold hands or display affection in public!
- Avoid pointing with your index finger in public areas.
- Public criticism of Sultan or Royal Family members is illegal and punishable.
- A valid passport with six months of validity upon return and one blank page for entry stamp and six VISA pages.
- Tourist VISA not required for visits under 90 days.
- Vaccination not required.
- Currency Restrictions for Entry/Exit: $15,000BND.
- Best Time to Visit: March - October
- Coldest Month: January
- Hottest Months: March - September
- Peak Season: June - August
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