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Brunei Darussalam is located at the geographic centre of Asia on the island of Borneo. It is a small and self sufficient nation, protected by the political stability of the longest serving family monarchy in the world. The current Sultan, Hassnanal Bolkiah, has been the benevolant ruler of Brunei since 1967. The country is also financially secure because of its oil and natural gas resources.

With a population of only around 300,000, the county enjoys one of the highest standards of living in the region. Medical facilities, education, housing and other community services are either free or heavily subsidised by the government.

Brunei is a safe haven for ancient rainforests, mangroves, wildlife and reefs. Accommodation ranges from the simplest jungle chalets to 6 star luxury resorts. It is a unique blend of modern facilities and services with traditional lifestyles, Islamic values and Malay culture.

Visiting the Jungle is relatively safe with Malaria having been eradicated from Brunei over 20 years ago.

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1. Economy of BruneiEconomy Brunei enjoys one of the highest standards of living in South East Asia and remains one of the few countries in the world with no personal income tax. The sources of Brunei’s wealth are the oil and gas industries...
2. Brunei ClimateBrunei Climate The climate is tropical, with uniform daily temperatures in the high twenties to mid thirties with cooler evenings and nights, high humidity and heavy annual rainfall with most of this falling in the monsoon season between November and...
3. Brunei RestaurantsYes. Brunei has a good range of Asian food outlets serving Bruniean, Malaysian, Singaporean, Thai, Indian, Chinese, Taiwanese, Korean and Japanese fare. Italian food is well catered for and you can even go to a “genuine” fish and chip shop...
4. Tips for Expats living in BruneiYou can buy most things here in Brunei. Except alcohol ! If you are after your old favourites from home then choice can sometimes be limited or stock comes and goes. You soon learn to buy your favourite food items...
5. Leading Expat Employers in BruneiThe main employers of expats in Brunei include: The Loan Service (British Army personnel on loan to the Sultan) Brunei Shell Royal Brunei Airlines Teachers: CfBT and the International Schools JIS and ISB Hospitals: Jerudong Park Medical Centre Hotels: The...
6. Brunei People Culture Language & ReligionBrunei People Brunei has a mixture of Southeast Asian ethnic groups. About two-thirds of the population is Malay, nearly one-fifth is Chinese, and the remainder are indigenous peoples. Almost two-thirds of the people are Muslims, 12 percent are Buddhists, and...
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