Brunei 🇧🇳

Brunei is an independent state in South-Eastern Asia, and a member of the United Nations. In formal use it is Nation of Brunei, Abode of Peace. The capital is Bandar Seri Begawan.

Its territory runs to 5,765 km², which ranks it 175th of the 250 countries and territories in this dataset — just behind Palestine and just ahead of Trinidad and Tobago. For scale, it is about two thirds the size of Cyprus.

Some 462,721 people call it home, placing it 176th of 250 by population — between Cape Verde above it and Belize below. Within South-Eastern Asia alone it is the 10th largest of 11 and the 11th most populous.

Location, borders and position

The coordinates the dataset gives are 4.5° N, 114.7° E, which puts it in the northern hemisphere, roughly 501 km from the equator, in what geographers would call the equatorial belt.

Colombia, Cameroon and Guyana sit at almost exactly the same latitude on other parts of the globe.

Its land neighbours number 1: Malaysia.

Unlike its landlocked neighbours it reaches the sea directly, while also sharing land frontiers.

Population and languages of Brunei

Density comes out at around 80 people per square kilometre, which makes it less crowded than the typical entry on this list. For comparison, the median entry on this list sits near 90 per square kilometre.

People from Brunei are called Bruneians.

Malay is the only official language. It shares that with Malaysia and Singapore.

Inside Asia it places 50th of 50 by population, and it accounts for under 1% of everyone living in South-Eastern Asia.

Currency, domain and dialling code

More than one currency circulates: Brunei dollar (BND) and Singapore dollar (SGD). It is issued for Brunei alone.

The top-level domain is .bn. Calls from overseas start with +673. Its ISO codes are bn and BRN, which is what most databases and flag files use.

Bandar Seri Begawan is the city to remember for this country.

It holds a seat at the United Nations, one of 193 entries here that do. The other 57 entries are territories, dependencies or observers, which is why totals on this site run to 250 rather than the familiar 195.

Neighbouring countries

Brunei shares borders with 1 country:

• 🇲🇾 Malaysia

Fun facts about Brunei

• People from Brunei are known as Bruneians.
• Websites based there use the .bn domain.
• It lies about 501 km from the equator, in equatorial latitudes.
• It is 176th of 250 by population, with about 462,721 residents.
• Population density works out at roughly 80 people per square kilometre.
• It shares land borders with 1 country: Malaysia.
• The Brunei dollar is used here and nowhere else on this list.

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 about 462,721, which makes it the 176th most populous of the 250 countries and territories listed on this site. Cape Verde sits just above it and Belize just below.

How big is Brunei?

Brunei covers 5,765 km², ranking 175th of 250 by land area. That makes it about two thirds the size of Cyprus.

Where is Brunei located?

Brunei is in South-Eastern Asia, part of Asia. Its reference coordinates are 4.5° north and 114.7° east, roughly 501 km from the equator in equatorial latitudes.

What language is spoken in Brunei?

The official language of Brunei is Malay. It is also official in 2 other entries on this list.

What currency does Brunei use?

Brunei uses the Brunei dollar, written $ (currency code BND). No other entry in this dataset uses it.

Is Brunei a country?

Yes. Brunei is a sovereign state and one of the 193 UN members listed on this site.

Which countries border Brunei?

Brunei borders 1 country: Malaysia.