Brunei Darussalam

Brunei Darussalam, commonly known as Brunei, is a small country located on the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia, bordered by Malaysia and facing the South China Sea. The capital is Bandar Seri Begawan. Brunei's culture is strongly influenced by Islam, being an Islamic state with the sultan as the supreme head of the country. The official language is Malay, but English is widely spoken. Brunei's economy is dominated by the export of oil and natural gas, making it one of the world's richest countries per capita. Brunei is known for its strict adherence to Islamic laws, the majestic architecture of its mosques, and the conservation of its rainforests. The country has a long history as a sultanate and a close relationship with the United Kingdom until achieving full independence in 1984. Brunei is also a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Population of Brunei Darussalam from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 428,000 inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 433,000 inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 437,000 inhabitants. Capital (Bandar Seri Begawan): Population in 2020: About 100,000 inhabitants. Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate) Bandar Seri Begawan: 100,000 Kuala Belait: 31,000 Seria: 30,000 Tutong: 19,000 Bangar: 3,600 Muara Town: 3,000 Jerudong: 2,100 Kampong Ayer: 1,300 Sukang: 1,000 Labi: 500 Administrative Divisions: Brunei is divided into 4 districts: Brunei-Muara, Belait, Tutong, and Temburong. GDP in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately $13.5 billion. 2019: Approximately $13.7 billion. 2020: Data not available. Public deficit in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018-2020: Data not available. % GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020: 2018-2020: Data not available. Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 9.2%. 2019: Approximately 9.3%. 2020: Data not available. Inflation Rate from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 0.2%. 2019: Approximately 0.1%. 2020: Data not available.