Official Country Name:
Negara Brunei Darussalam (The Country of Brunei, Abode of Peace)

Capital:
Bandar Seri Begawan

Geographic Location:
Brunei Darussalam is situated in the south-eastern region of Asia, on the Island of Borneo

Total Land Area:
5,765 sq km

Population:
401,890 (July 2011 est.)

Ethnic groups:

Religions:

Languages:
Malay (official), English, Chinese

4 Districts:
Brunei-Muara (housing the capital city), Tutong, Belait, and Temburong

National Philosophy:
Since gaining independence from the British in 1984, Brunei has adopted the national philosophy of the Malay Islamic Monarchy (Melayu Islam Beraja), a system that encompasses strong Malay cultural influences, stressing the importance of Islam in daily life and governance, and respect for the monarchy as represented by His Majesty The Sultan. It is a philosophy of tolerance, which allows other cultures to follow individual traditions and to practice other religions.

Climate:
Tropical; hot, humid, rainy

Natural resources:
Petroleum, natural gas, timber         

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. His Majesty is the 29th ruler of his line, which began with Sultan Muhammad in 1405.

System of Government:
Independent sovereign constitutional Sultanate, with His Majesty The Sultan as the supreme executive authority. His Majesty is advised by an appointed Council of Cabinet Ministers, Religious Council, Privy Council, a Council of Succession and a Legislative Council.

 Health, Safety and Security:
Brunei is free from malaria and other tropical diseases, is outside the typhoon belt, has no volcanoes, and is not prone to earthquakes or other major natural disasters. The country also enjoys government stability and economic prosperity, resulting in a very low crime rate.