What is the Capital of Brunei?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Brunei is Bandar Seri Begawan. Brunei is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia, with a population of 455,500. The official currency is the Brunei dollar and the primary language spoken is Malay.
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Bandar Seri Begawan at a glance
| Capital city | Bandar Seri Begawan |
|---|---|
| Country | Brunei (Nation of Brunei, Abode of Peace) |
| Region | South-Eastern Asia, Asia |
| Country population | 455,500 (170th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+08:00 |
| Currency | Brunei dollar (BND) |
| Calling code | +673 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Left |
Capitals of countries bordering Brunei
- Kuala Lumpur, capital of Malaysia
Brunei in context
- Brunei covers 5,765 km², making it the 165th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 79 people per km² ranks 107th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 1 country: Malaysia.
- With 455,500 people, Brunei holds about 0.1% of the population of South-Eastern Asia.
- That is less than 0.1% of the Asia total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Brunei is a member state of the United Nations.
Capital of Brunei — FAQ
What is the capital of Brunei?
The capital of Brunei is Bandar Seri Begawan.
Is Bandar Seri Begawan the largest city in Brunei?
Yes — Bandar Seri Begawan is both the capital and the largest city of Brunei.
What country is Bandar Seri Begawan in?
Bandar Seri Begawan is the capital city of Brunei.
What continent is Bandar Seri Begawan in?
Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei, is located in Asia.
Is Bandar Seri Begawan the capital of Brunei?
Yes — Bandar Seri Begawan is the capital of Brunei (official name: Nation of Brunei, Abode of Peace).
Bandar Seri Begawan is the capital of which country?
Bandar Seri Begawan is the capital of Brunei, in South-Eastern Asia.
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