Official Name: Negara Brunei Darussalam Location: Southeastern Asia, bordering the South China Sea and Malaysia. Capital: Bandar Seri Begawan Area: total: 5,770 sq km land: 5,270 sq km water: 500 sq km Lowest point: South China Sea 0 m. Highest point: Bukit Pagon 1,850 m.

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Population: 374,577 (July 2007 est.) Nationality: Bruneian(s) Ethnic groups: Malay 67%, Chinese 15%, indigenous 6%, other 12%. Religions: Muslim (official) 67%, Buddhist 13%, Christian 10%, indigenous beliefs and other 10%. Languages: Malay (official), English, Chinese.

Tropical. Hot, humid, and rainy.

Government type: Constitutional sultanate. Independence: 1 January 1984 (from the United Kingdom). National holiday: National Day, 23 February (1984). 1 January 1984 was the date of independence from the UK, 23 February 1984 was the date of independence from British protection.

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