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Brunei - state informations |
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Capital
(and largest city) |
Bandar Seri Begawan
4°53.417′N 114°56.533′E / 4.890283°N 114.942217°E / 4.890283; 114.942217 |
| Official languages |
Malay (Bahasa Melayu) |
| Demonym |
Bruneian |
| Government |
Islamic Absolute Monarchy |
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Sultan |
Hassanal Bolkiah |
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Crown Prince |
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| Formation |
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Sultanate |
14th century |
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End of
British protectorate |
January 1, 1984 |
| Area |
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Total |
5,765 km2 (172nd)
2,226 sq mi |
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Water (%) |
8.6 |
| Population |
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2009 estimate |
400,000 |
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Density |
69.4/km2 (134th)
179.7/sq mi |
| GDP (PPP) |
2008 estimate |
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Total |
$19.716 billion (114th) |
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Per capita |
$50,198 (5th) |
| GDP (nominal) |
2008 estimate |
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Total |
$14.553 billion (105th) |
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Per capita |
$37,053 (24th) |
| HDI (2007) |
▲ 0.920 (very high) (30th) |
| Currency |
Brunei dollar (BND) |
| Time zone |
(UTC+8) |
| Drives on the |
left |
| Internet TLD |
.bn |
| Calling code |
+673 |
Safety
Risk areas: none
Areas of caution: no
WARNINGS
It is recommended to have a respectful behavior of the customs and religious premises, avoiding the consumption of alcohol or smoking in public during particular periods or religious observances such as Ramadan, etc..
Legislation planned for use and / or drug dealing: possession of drugs is punished by death penalty.
Local law provided for sexual abuse or violence against children: sexual abuse and violence to children are severely punished with corporal punishment even in addition to heavy prison sentences. It should be remembered that those who commit crimes abroad against children (sexual abuse, exploitation, prostitution) are being prosecuted on their return based on the laws in force in our country.
Health situation
The health benefits are good, but at high cost. There are no drugs Italians, but it 'easy to find a counterpart from other sources at the pharmacy or medical and hospital facilities.
WARNINGS
Are recommended to take before embarking on their journey, a 'health insurance, to include, in addition to covering medical expenses, including any air ambulance repatriation or transfer to another country.
It is recommended, subject to medical advice, vaccination against hepatitis A and B.
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