Situated in South-Eastern Asia, Brunei 🇧🇳 (officially Nation of Brunei, Abode of Peace) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 462,721 and a total area of 5,765 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Brunei through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Bandar Seri Begawan, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Brunei located?
Geographically, Brunei belongs to South-Eastern Asia within Asia. Its territory spans approximately 5,765 km², which makes it the 174th largest country or territory on Earth.
Brunei has a coastline as well as land borders with Malaysia — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
The capital city is Bandar Seri Begawan, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how bruneian life really works.
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Who lives in Brunei?
Around 462,721 people live in Brunei, making it the 176th most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Brunei is called a Bruneian.
The main language spoken here is Malay. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Brunei — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the Brunei dollar (BND, symbol $). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Brunei is +673. Websites from the country typically use the .bn internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Brunei are its flag, its capital Bandar Seri Begawan, and its approximate population of 462,721.
Neighbouring countries
Brunei shares borders with 1 country:
Fun facts about Brunei
- Brunei's flag emoji is 🇧🇳 — its two-letter country code is BN and its three-letter code is BRN.
- Brunei covers 5,765 km², ranking 174th in the world by area.
- With about 462,721 people, Brunei holds the 176th spot in the world population ranking.
- Brunei is a member state of the United Nations.
- Brunei shares borders with 1 country.
Brunei — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Brunei?
- The capital of Brunei is Bandar Seri Begawan.
- What is the population of Brunei?
- Brunei has a population of approximately 462,721 people, ranking 176th in the world.
- Where is Brunei located?
- Brunei is located in South-Eastern Asia, part of the Asia region.
- What language is spoken in Brunei?
- The main language spoken in Brunei is Malay.
- What currency is used in Brunei?
- Brunei uses the Brunei dollar (BND).
