Brunei#
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.
Government type: absolute monarchy or sultanate. Chief of state: Sultan and Prime Minister Sir HASSANAL Bolkiah (since 5 October 1967).
Facts#
Capital |
Bandar Seri Begawan |
Region |
Southeastern Asia, along the northern coast of the island of Borneo, bordering the South China Sea and Malaysia |
Area |
total : 5,765 sq km; land: 5,265 sq km; water: 500 sq km |
Population |
491,900 (2024 est.) |
Languages |
Malay (Bahasa Melayu) (official), English, Chinese dialects |
Currency |
Bruneian dollars (BND) |
Time zone |
to be filled |
ccTLD |
.bn |
Refugees#
Camps hosting refugees, asylum-seekers, and internally displaced persons (IDPs) inside the country. Operators use this to track population movement, NGO and UN footprint, humanitarian access corridors, and the political pressure conflict generates on the host. Cross-reference UNHCR Operational Data Portal, IOM DTM, and ReliefWeb before relying on the entry.
Camp |
Population |
Origin |
Location |
Notes |
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