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List All Cities Brunei Listing cities Brunei database :
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Description Brunei by rbd.me
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The Sultanate of Brunei's influence peaked between the 15th and 17th centuries when its control extended over coastal areas of northwest Borneo and the southern Philippines. Brunei subsequently entered a period of decline brought on by internal strife over royal succession, colonial expansion of European powers, and piracy. In 1888, Brunei became a British protectorate; independence was achieved in 1984. The same family has ruled Brunei for over six centuries. Brunei benefits from extensive petroleum and natural gas fields, the source of one of the highest per capita GDPs in Asia.
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Location
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Southeastern Asia, bordering the South China Sea and Malaysia
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Area - comparative
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slightly smaller than Delaware
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Natural resources Brunei
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petroleum, natural gas, timber
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Population Brunei
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395,027 (July 2010 est.)
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Religions Brunei
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Muslim (official) 67%, Buddhist 13%, Christian 10%, other (includes indigenous beliefs) 10%
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Languages
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Malay (official), English, Chinese
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Education Brunei expenditures
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5.2% of GDP (2000)
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Government Brunei type
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constitutional sultanate (locally known as Malay Islamic Monarchy)
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Independence
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1 January 1984 (from the UK)
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Brunei Economy - overview
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Brunei has a small well-to-do economy that encompasses a mixture of foreign and domestic entrepreneurship, government regulation, welfare measures, and village tradition. Crude oil and natural gas production account for just over half of GDP and more than 90% of exports. Per capita GDP is among the highest in Asia, and substantial income from overseas investment supplements income from domestic production. The government provides for all medical services and free education through the university level and subsidizes rice and housing. Brunei's leaders are concerned that steadily increased integration into the world economy will undermine internal social cohesion. Plans for the future include upgrading the labor force, reducing unemployment, strengthening the banking and tourist sectors, increasing agricultural production, and, in general, further widening the economic base beyond oil and gas.
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Investment Brunei
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5.5% (31 December 2008)
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Industries Brunei
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2.98 billion kWh (2008)
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Airports Brunei
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Lumut, Muara, Seria
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