Brunei
Nation of Brunei, Abode of Peace
People: Bruneian
Brunei is located in South-Eastern Asia and has a population of around 455,500. Its capital city is Bandar Seri Begawan, and the most widely spoken official language is Malay.
By the numbers, Brunei is the 170th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to under 0.01% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 165th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 79 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Brunei — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Nation of Brunei, Abode of Peace |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Bandar Seri Begawan |
| Continent | Asia |
| Region | South-Eastern Asia |
| Population | 455,500 |
| Area | 5,765 km² |
| Currency | Brunei dollar (BND) $ |
| Official Language | Malay |
| Dialling Code | +673 |
| Internet TLD | .bn |
| Timezone | UTC+08:00 |
| Drives on the | Left side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | BN / BRN |
| Borders | Malaysia |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brunei
What is the capital and currency of Brunei?
The capital of Brunei is Bandar Seri Begawan and the currency is the Brunei dollar (BND), symbol $.
What is the capital of Brunei?
The capital of Brunei is Bandar Seri Begawan.
What currency does Brunei use?
Brunei uses the Brunei dollar (BND, symbol: $).
What language do they speak in Brunei?
The official language of Brunei is Malay.
What is the dialling code for Brunei?
The international dialling code for Brunei is +673.
What side of the road does Brunei drive on?
Brunei drives on the left-hand side of the road.
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