Facts and Figures About Brunei

- Country's Name: Negara Brunei Darussalam (Abode of Peace).
- Capital City: Bandar Seri Begawan.
- Head of State: His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, 29th Ruler of Brunei.
- System of Government: Independent sovereign constitutional Sultanate with His Majesty The Sultan as the supreme executive authority and as Head of State as well as Head of Government.
- Brunei Independence: Independent from the British since 1st January 1984 but National Day is celebrated every 23rd of February.
- Religion, Culture and National Philosophy: Officially adopted the Malay Islamic Monarchy (Melayu Islam Beraja or MIB).
- Size of the country: 5,765 km2.
- Location: Located on the Norhwestern shores of the Island of Borneo and it was bordered by Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak along with Indonesian provinces of Kalimantan.
- Climate: Pleasant equatorial climate (hot and wet) throughout the year.
- Population: 398,000 people.
- Language: Bahasa Melayu (Malay) is the official language but English is the language of business and is widely spoken at all levels.