Country (long form) |
State of Brunei Darussalam (Negara Brunei Darussalam) |
Capital |
Bandar Seri Begawan |
Total Area |
2,227.81 sq mi 5,770.00 sq km (slightly smaller than Delaware) |
Population |
343,653 (July 2001 est.) |
Estimated Population in 2050 |
600,998 |
Languages |
Malay (official), English, Chinese |
Literacy |
88.2% total, 92.6% male, 83.4% female (1995 est.) |
Religions |
Muslim (official) 67%, Buddhist 13%, Christian 10%, indigenous beliefs and other 10% |
Life Expectancy |
71.45 male, 76.31 female (2001 est.) |
Government Type |
constitutional sultanate |
Currency |
1 Bruneian dollar (B$) = 100 cents |
GDP (per capita) |
$17,600 (2000 est.) |
Industry |
petroleum, petroleum refining, liquefied natural gas, construction
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Agriculture |
rice, vegetables, fruits, chickens, water buffalo |
Arable Land |
1% |
Natural Resources |
petroleum, natural gas, timber |
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