Brunei
At Glance
…means State of
Brunei, “the Abode of Peace”. Brunei
is a small Islamic Sultanate situated on the North West coast of Borneo.
The country is one of the most ancient sovereign states in Asia and was mentioned in the Chinese historical
writings of the 6th and 7th century as “POLI” and “PUNI” or “BUNLAI”.
The present Sultan and
Yang Di Pertuan of Brunei is the 29th Sultan of
a consecutive line of ascendants to the throne.
In this green rainforest
Kingdom, one does not find overcrowded skyscrapers and tired people of bustling
cities but a race whose adherence to religion and live give originality and peace.
Although the people enjoy
on of the highest per capital income in the world, they do not live in an over-industrialised environment. The country is
safe because it has low crime rate, clean and pollution free. Its fauna and flora and the white sandy beaches are still well-preserved
and is transforming itself into a garden city with lush tropical foliage and palms lining the sidewalks and walkways.
Since its independence
on the 1st January 1984, Brunei
has advanced towards progress and prosperity through several economic, religious, cultural and social progresses.
