Trivia in Brunei

Learn fascinating facts and trivia about this country

Asia / Southeast Asia

National symbols

Flag: A yellow field with white and black diagonal bands running across it, featuring a red national emblem in the center

Brunei Flag

Emblem: A national emblem with an umbrella, crescent, and hands arranged above a red circular shield

Brunei Emblem

Trivia & facts

  • Istana Nurul Iman Palace has over 1,700 rooms, one of the world's largest residential buildings.
  • There is no income tax or resident tax for citizens.
  • Per capita car ownership is among the highest in ASEAN.
  • The currency BND is fully interchangeable with the Singapore Dollar and circulates in both countries.
  • The legal smoking age in Brunei is 18, but nearly all public facilities are smoke-free.
  • The capital's name is a compound of Arabic and Malay meaning 'port of peace.'
  • There are no railways in the country; long-distance travel relies on cars and speedboats.
  • Islam is the state religion, but Christmas is recognized as a public holiday.
  • Literacy rate exceeds 97%, with widespread English education.
  • Brunei's postal code is 6 digits, representing districts and towns.

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