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Brunel is a small country divided into two portions on the island of Borneo, flanked by Malaysia and the South China Sea. It is famous for its beaches and biodiverse rainforest, part of which is protected by reserves The sumptuous JameAsr Hassanil Bolkiah mosque with its 29 golden domes may be seen in the capital Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei's ruling monarch lives in the vast Istana Nurul Iman palace in the capital.
Brunei Darussalam is located in the northwestem section of the island of Borneo, bordering the South China Sea and flanked by East Malaysia. Since its discovery in 1929, oil and gas have formed the backbone of the country's economy. The country's culture is profoundly based in its Malay heritage. Language, architecture ceremonies and conventions all reflect this.
Brune's dedication to long-term prosperity, and stable macroeconomics is shown by Wawasan 2035, the governments national goal Wawasan 2025 encourages investment in downstream sectors as well as economic clusters other than the of and gay industry Education, political stability and security, instutional development local economic growth infrastructure, social security and the environment are among the 13 initiatives included.
Being fairly small in size, everything in Brunei can be easily accessed. Navigate like a local with the different ways of travel in the country.
Brunei Taxis and Car RentalVery few taxis operate in Brunei because of the high cost of usage and ownership. It can be challenging to find cabs along the road, especially during peak hours in the morning and afternoon. If you wish to travel by taxi, make prior arrangements through your hotel. They are readily available and waiting at the airport for hotel transfers.
Getting around in Brunei by car is more practical, especially for families. Locals are not as reckless as the stereotypical Southeast Asian drivers, so driving is relatively safe and convenient. You can rent a car from Hertz and Avis at the airport, but booking in advance is a must.
Brunei Water TaxisWater taxis connect Bandar Seri Begawan to Bangar and Temburong. They can be flagged down at most docks, but the best place to find them is at the canal market or behind Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkia. Water taxis are a great option for transportation especially at night and it is possible to hire a personal one by the hour.
Brunei Trains and BusesRail travel is exclusive and not available to the public, so to commute, Bruneians and tourists rely on buses. The local bus system in Bandar Seri Begawan is efficient, and fares are affordable. All depart from the terminal in Jalan Cator and look like large purple vans that seat a maximum of 20 passengers. They are generally comfortable and clean, but stop running by 6:00 p.m. so make alternate plans at night.
The Sultanate of Brunei's official currency is the Brunei Dollar (BND). The symbol used for the Dollar is $; to distinguish it from other Dollar currencies the symbol B$ is used. The Dollar is divided into 100 cent denominations.
1 USD = 1.33728 BND
Malay is an Austronesian language that is an official language of Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore, and that is also spoken in East Timor and parts of the Philippines and Thailand. Altogether, it is spoken by 290 million people across Maritime Southeast Asia.
ATM's in BruneiYou can find the ATMs of all the banks in Brunei at the departure hall. International banks such as SCB and HSBC are there too that do accept Cirrus withdrawal.
Currency Exchange & Travellers ChequesForeign currencies and travellers cheques can be exchanged at any bank.
Time in Brunei Darussalam is given by Brunei Darussalam Time (BNT), which is UTC+08:00. Brunei Darussalam 'standard time does not currently observe daylight saving time
Being in an equatorial climate country, the temperature is hot throughout the year. The mean daily temperature is 28.04°C, with maximum mean of 32.4°C and minimum mean of 23.7°C (2010-2014). The identified sub-national units with the highest and lowest mean temperatures reflect the latest climatology, 1991-2020.
Brunei Country Code +673
Brunei telephone code 673 is dialed after the IDD. Brunei international dialing 673 is followed by an area code.
Brunei Darussalam: Emergencies
Ambulance - 991
Police - 993
Fire Brigade - 995
Search and Rescue - 998
Brunei traffic rules require all to drive on the left side of the road and overtake on the right. Left turn are permitted at red light unless otherwise indicated by a sign at the intersection. Direction signals are required for turning and for changing lanes during travel. When approaching an accident or if your vehicle is disabled, hazard lights are required to be on at all times.
230V
Bahrain operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.
These are some of the airlines flying to Brunei from around the world. Major airlines offer direct flights to Brunei from all over the world. There are also several connecting flights to Brunei depending on what countries you depart to which airline you are flying with. In some airlines, you may consider having layovers too.
An average nonstop flight from the United States to Brunei Darussalam takes 49h 27m, covering a distance of 9058 miles. The most popular route is Miami - Bandar Seri Begawan with an average flight time of 39h 00m.
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