Brunei Darussalam - Country Code 673
IDD Code: 00
Country Code: 673
ISO: BN
ISO3: BRN
Helpful Information About Brunei Darussalam
Time
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Capital: Bandar Seri Begawan
Time Zone
UTC+08:00
Time Difference
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam is ()
Daylight Savings Time
Brunei Darussalam does not follow DST
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City Calling Codes
| City | Calling Code |
|---|---|
| Brunei/Muara | +673-2 |
| Kuala Belait | +673-3 |
| Temburong | +673-5 |
| Tutong | +673-4 |
About Brunei Darussalam Country NameBrunei Darussalam
ContinentAsia
Lat/Long4.53527700, 114.72766900
BackgroundThe Sultanate of Brunei's influence peaked between the 15th and 17th centuries when its control extended over coastal areas of northwest Borneo and the southern Philippines. Brunei subsequently entered a period of decline brought on by internal strife over royal succession, colonial expansion of European powers, and piracy. In 1888, Brunei became a British protectorate; independence was achieved in 1984. The same family has ruled Brunei for over six centuries. Brunei benefits from extensive petroleum and natural gas fields, the source of one of the highest per capita GDPs in the world.
Population436,620 (July 2016 est.)
LanguagesMalay (official), English, Chinese dialects
ReligionsMuslim (official) 78.8%, Christian 8.7%, Buddhist 7.8%, other (includes indigenous beliefs) 4.7% (2011 est.)
Ethnic GroupsMalay 65.7%, Chinese 10.3%, other indigenous 3.4%, other 20.6% (2011 est.)
Economy
EconomyBrunei is an energy-rich sultanate on the northern coast of Borneo in Southeast Asia. Brunei boasts a well-educated, largely English-speaking population; excellent infrastructure; and a stable government intent on attracting foreign investment. Crude oil and natural gas production account for approximately 65% of GDP and 95% of exports, with Japan as the primary export market.
Per capita GDP is among the highest in the world, and substantial income from overseas investment supplements income from domestic hydrocarbon production. Bruneian citizens do not pay personal income taxes, and the government provides free medical services and free education through the university level.
The Bruneian Government wants to diversify its economy away from hydrocarbon exports to other industries such as information and communications technology and halal manufacturing. Brunei’s trade in 2016 is set to increase following its regional economic integration in the ASEAN Economic Community, and the expected ratification of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement.
Per capita GDP is among the highest in the world, and substantial income from overseas investment supplements income from domestic hydrocarbon production. Bruneian citizens do not pay personal income taxes, and the government provides free medical services and free education through the university level.
The Bruneian Government wants to diversify its economy away from hydrocarbon exports to other industries such as information and communications technology and halal manufacturing. Brunei’s trade in 2016 is set to increase following its regional economic integration in the ASEAN Economic Community, and the expected ratification of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement.
GDP$10.46 billion (2016 est.)
CurrencyDollar
Communications
Internet TLD.bn
Internet Users306,000
Land Lines38,384
Mobile Phones463,000
Broadcast MediaState-controlled Radio Television Brunei (RTB) operates 5 channels; 3 Malaysian TV stations are available; foreign TV broadcasts are available via satellite systems; RTB operates 5 radio networks and broadcasts on multiple frequencies; British Forces Broadcast Service (BFBS) provides radio broadcasts on 2 FM stations; some radio broadcast stations from Malaysia are available via repeaters (2017)