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  Brunei Darussalam - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Sultan of Brunei, whose title has passed within the same dynasty since the 14th century, is the head of state and head of government in Brunei.
Brunei consists of two unconnected parts; 97% of the population lives in the larger western part, only about 10,000 live in the mountainous eastern part, the district of Temburong.
Brunei's leaders are concerned that steadily increased integration in the world economy will undermine internal social cohesion although it became a more prominent player by serving as chairman for the 2000 APEC (Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation) forum.
encyclopedia.worldsearch.com /brunei_darussalam.htm   (668 words)

  
 Brunei - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Brunei Darussalam, more commonly referred to as the Sultanate of Brunei or simply Brunei, is a country located on the island of Borneo, in southeast Asia.
Brunei was a British protectorate from 1888 to 1984.
Brunei also claims territory in Sarawak and is one of many nations to lay claim to the disputed Spratly Islands.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Brunei   (706 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The sultan of Brunei, which has been from the same dynasty since the 14th century, is the head of state and head of government in Brunei.
Islam is the official religion of Brunei, and the sultan is the head of the religion in the country.
The culture of Brunei is similar to Malay culture, with heavy influences from Hinduism and Islam.
www.informationgenius.com /encyclopedia/b/br/brunei.html   (414 words)

  
 Brunei Darussalam
Brunei Darussalam is of the view that while the overall security situation remains stable, the region continues to face uncertainties and challenges especially those arising from the sustainability of the economic recovery process and the threats of terrorism.
Brunei Darussalam is pleased to note that bilateral interaction between them is taking place more regularly and this is indeed an encouraging trend that is good for the stability and security of the region.
Brunei Darussalam wishes to express its appreciation to all ARF participants for their valuable cooperation and contributions during the period of its chairmanship.
www.aseansec.org /10989.htm   (1013 words)

  
 Brunei (03/05)
Brunei Darussalam maintains an embassy in the United States at 3520 International Court, NW, Washington, DC 20008; tel.
Brunei is the fourth-largest exporter of LNG in the Asia-Pacific region behind Indonesia, Malaysia, and Australia.
Brunei is keen on the development of small and medium enterprises and also is investigating the possibility of establishing a "cyber park" to develop an information technology industry.
www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/2700.htm   (3681 words)

  
 Brunei
About the size of Delaware, Brunei is an independent sultanate on the northwest coast of the island of Borneo in the South China Sea, wedged between the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak.
Brunei was trading with China during the 6th century, and, through allegiance to the Javanese Majapahit kingdom (13th to 15th century), it came under Hindu influence.
Brunei has one of the highest per capita incomes in Asia, and the sultan is believed to be one of the richest men in the world.
www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0107361.html   (626 words)

  
 Forestry Department   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
More than 80 per cent of Brunei Darussalam's land area of 5,765 sq km is covered by forest, giving rise to forestry as one of the major activities in the country (Anderson and Marsden, 1984).
The Government of Brunei Darussalam has acted to conserve some 32,000 hectares as forest reserves and allocated 50,000 hectares for a national park.
Brunei Darussalam is a coastal country lying on the north-western end of the island of Borneo, facing the South China Sea.
www.forestry.gov.bn   (144 words)

  
 BRUNEI TRAVEL INFORMATION
Brunei is a Malay Islamic Monarchy with a 600 year recorded history, which has given rise to well-established traditions and a unique cultural identity.
The coast of Brunei Darussalam is caressed by the glistening waters of the South China Sea, and a trip to the beach will be a memorable part of any visit to the country.
Outward Bound Brunei Darussalam is situated in the virgin tropical rain-forest on the banks of the Temburong River.
www.asiatravel.com /brunei/bruinfo.html   (5663 words)

  
 Ministry of Finance   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Brunei Currency Board (BCB) was established by the 1967 Currency Act in Chapter 32 of the Laws of Brunei.
However, on 5th August 1966, the Participating Governments of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei, signed an agreement to amend clause 18(a) of the Currency Agreement to allow the Board to continue to issue currency for the three countries for a further period of six months until 11th June 1967.
A currency interchangeability agreement was established between Singapore and Brunei Darussalam, which remains in effect till today and continues to play a central role in relations between the two countries.
www.finance.gov.bn /bcb/bcb_index.htm   (542 words)

  
 The Government of Brunei Darussalam   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Brunei Darussalam's vision is to promote the country as a unique tourist destination and gateway to tourism excellence in South East Asia.
The objectives are to create international awareness of Brunei Darussalam as a holiday destination; to maximise earings of foreign exchange and make tourism as one of the main contributor to GDP.
In Brunei Darussalam, this occasion is known as the Mauludin Nabi S.A.W. Muslims throughout the country honour this event.
www.brunei.gov.bn /about_brunei/tourism.htm   (968 words)

  
 Brunei Darussalam
The Sultanate of Brunei's heyday occurred between the 15th and 17th centuries, when its control extended over coastal areas of northwest Borneo and the southern Philippines.
Brunei subsequently entered a period of decline brought on by internal strife over royal succession, colonial expansion of European powers, and piracy.
Brunei benefits from extensive petroleum and natural gas fields, the source of one of the highest per capita GDPs in the less developed countries.
www.us-asean.org /brunei.asp   (363 words)

  
 BruDirect - Brunei at a glance
Brunei is a Malay Muslim monarchy ruled by His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, the 29th monarch in succession to the throne.
Brunei's four districts – Brunei Muara, Belait, Tutong and Temburong are each under the supervision of a District Officer.
Brunei has a tropical equatorial climate with a high mean temperature of about 28 degrees Celsius.
www.brudirect.com /BruneiInfo/info/brudirect__brunei_at_a_glance.htm   (481 words)

  
 Travel Advice for Brunei Darussalam - Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Australians in Brunei are advised to exercise caution and monitor developments that might affect their safety because of the risk of terrorism.
Australians in Brunei Darussalam planning to visit Sabah and Sarawak, the neighbouring eastern states of Malaysia, are advised to consult our travel advice for Malaysia.
Violent crime in Brunei is rare, however burglaries and theft are on the rise.
www.smartraveller.gov.au /zw-cgi/view/Advice/Brunei_Darussalam   (1085 words)

  
 Ethnologue report for Brunei
Brunei is in the capital, Brunei-Muara District, and the coastal strip.
Dialects: Brunei Malay, Kedayan (Kadaian, Kadayan, Kadian, Kadien, Kadyan, Karayan, Kedyan, Kedien.
Brunei, Kadayan, and Kampong Ayer have 94% to 95% lexical similarity with each other, 80% to 82% lexical similarity with Standard Malay.
www.ethnologue.com /show_country.asp?name=Brunei   (324 words)

  
 Brunei Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Brunei is located in south-east Asia on the nothern coast of Borneo almost completely surrounded by Malaysia.
Brunei is close to vital sea lanes through South China Sea linking Indian and Pacific Oceans.
Brunei has 13 km of railroads, 1,090 km of highways and 209 km of inland waterways.
sunsite.nus.sg /SEAlinks/brunei-info.html   (315 words)

  
 The Brunei Meteorological Service - Weather Forecast   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Brunei Darussalam Meteorological Service (BMS) is a section under the Department of Civil Aviation (DCA), Ministry of Communications.
Brunei Meteorological Service is a member of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Part of the operation of the meteorological/climate data collection are carried out through a collective effort in which together with several government agencies including the University of Brunei Darussalam has formed a coordinated rainfall data collection committee.
www.civil-aviation.gov.bn /bms   (442 words)

  
 The Embassy of Brunei Darussalam in Washington D.C.
The Embassy of Brunei Darussalam in Washington D.C. Tuesday, October 04, 2005
Learn all you ever wanted to know about Brunei, and be sure to find all the chancery and consular information you need.
From the 14th to the 16th centuries Brunei Darussalam was the seat of a powerful sultanate extending over Sabah, Sarawak and the lower Philippines.
www.bruneiembassy.org   (82 words)

  
 The Government of Brunei Darussalam   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Prince was the third child of His Majesty Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah MuĂ­zzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam and Her Majesty Paduka Seri Baginda Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha.
Subsequently, His Royal Highness progressed through the Brunei Junior Certificate (1988) and the 'O' level examination of the General Certificate of Education (Cambridge) in 1991 and 'A' level examination of the General Certificate of Education (Cambridge) in 1994.
In 1995, the Prince attended a course of tutorials at the University of Brunei Darussalam and at the Oxford Center for Islamic Studies, United Kingdom.
www.crownprince.gov.bn   (268 words)

  
 Department of Civil Aviation
Commercial air transport in Brunei began in 1953, with the establishment of air service links connecting Bandar Seri Begawan with Anduki in the Belait district.
The growth in popularity of air travel in the '70s resulted in a significant increased in the civil aviation movement.
Its inauguration marked an important date in the history of civil aviation in Brunei.
www.civil-aviation.gov.bn   (198 words)

  
 Welcome to the Website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade, Brunei Darussalam   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Accompanying the Vice-Premier at the lstana Nurul Iman were His Excellency Bo Xilai, Minister of Commerce of the People's Republic of China and Her Excellency Yang Yanyi, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Brunei Darussalam.
Prior to the dinner, His Royal Highness and Her Excellency Wu Yi discussed bilateral relations between Brunei Darussalam and the People's Republic of China and exchanged views on current regional and international affairs.
Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines - East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Ministerial Meeting was held today at the International Convention Centre in Berakas.
www.mfa.gov.bn   (811 words)

  
 CIA - The World Factbook -- Brunei   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Sultanate of Brunei's influence peaked between the 15th and 17th centuries when its control extended over coastal areas of northwest Borneo and the southern Philippines.
Brunei benefits from extensive petroleum and natural gas fields, the source of one of the highest per capita GDPs in the developing world.
4 districts (daerah-daerah, singular - daerah); Belait, Brunei and Muara, Temburong, Tutong
www.cia.gov /cia/publications/factbook/geos/bx.html   (947 words)

  
 Brunei News.Net
Brunei is a little slice of Islamic heaven.
The folk of Brunei are amply rewarded for their conformist ways with free healthcare, free education, free sporting centres, cheap loans and high, tax-free wages.
Brunei News.Net is part of an international network of news sites, dedicated to the major regions, countries and cities of the world.
www.bruneinews.net   (828 words)

  
 Welcome to SSEAYP International
Brunei Darussalam will send a contingent to the 32nd SSEAYP and to be led by Mr.
The 17th SIGA in Brunei Darussalam is scheduled to be held from 28 April 2006 until 1 May 2006 (yet to be confirmed).
SSEAYP International Brunei would like to invite all alumni members, friends and families to join SIGA 2006 in Brunei Darussalam.
www.bersatu.4t.com   (408 words)

  
 WTO | Brunei Darussalam - Member information
This page gathers key information on Brunei Darussalam's participation in the WTO.
Brunei Darussalam has been a WTO member since 1 January 1995.
Brunei Darussalam's Uruguay Round goods schedules (zip format, 282 KB)
www.wto.org /english/thewto_e/countries_e/brunei_darussalam_e.htm   (204 words)

  
 Audit Department
Started her career with the Brunei Treasury in 1975 where she held various position such as Accountant, Senior Accountant, Senior Assistant Director of Financial Services and while working in Treasury she was also assigned on several occasions acting as Secretary to The Brunei Currency Board.
Datin Paduka Hajah Salmah is a fellow of The Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants of England and Wales having obtained ACCA in 1975 and admitted as member in 1979.
The Auditor General of Brunei Darussalam may at any time resign his office, but shall not be removed from his office except in the like grounds and in the like manner as a member of the Public Service Commission.
www.audit.gov.bn   (321 words)

  
 Universiti Brunei Darussalam - mainpage
The successful completion of the courses of study for this four year honours degree programme with a Major in Mathematics and a choice of a Minor in some other (not necessarily science) subjec as set out in the Regulations shall lead to the award of a BSc(Maths) degree.
The aim is to produce marketable graduates who, with a sound foundation in mathematics, will possess an expertise attractive to a wide range of potential employers in Brunei and elsewhere.
This shall involve the candidate's attachment to an institution in the public or private sector in Brunei or elsewhere, to gain first-hand experience in the application of the theories and techniques learnt at UBD and to investigate problems in a real-world environment.
www.ubd.edu.bn /academic/faculty/fos/dept/maths   (2200 words)

  
 Brunei Asia locator map and information page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Brunei Darussalam is situated on the northwestern edge of the island of Borneo.
In 1888, Brunei became a British protectorate, but would later gain its independence in 1984.
Brunei (Complete) info on the (GDP) economy, imports and exports, natural resources, government, population, military, transportation, and more here!
www.worldatlas.com /webimage/countrys/asia/bn.htm   (292 words)

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