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Topic: Flag of Brunei


  
  Flag of Brunei - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The national flag of Brunei was adopted on September 29, 1959 when the country was a British protectorate, and was retained when the country gained full independence on January 1, 1984, as Brunei Darussalam (State of Brunei, Abode of Peace).
The flag has the Coat of Arms of Brunei in the centre, on a yellow field.
In Southeast Asia, yellow is traditionally the colour of royalty, and the royal standards of Malaysia and Thailand, along with the presidential flag of Indonesia, also use a yellow field.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Flag_of_Brunei   (224 words)

  
 Brunei - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
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.
Islam is the official religion of Brunei, and the sultan is the head of the religion in the country.
www.encyclopedia-online.info /Brunei   (474 words)

  
 Brunei Flag - World Flags 101 - Bruneian Flags
In the center of the Brunei flag is the coat of arms in red.
The coat of arms on the Brunei flag is a crescent (symbol of Islam) joined with a parasol (symbol of monarchy), with two gloves on both sides.
The flag of Brunei was adopted on September 29, 1959 when the country was a British protectorate.
www.worldflags101.com /b/brunei-flag.aspx   (226 words)

  
 Brunei - Flag - Introduction - Background
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 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 developing world.
www.exxun.com /Brunei/a_fg.html   (402 words)

  
 Buy Brunei Flag
The rectangular shaped State flag of four components portions —two parallelograms and two trapeziums— is cut across by a parallelogram from a point 2.1/2" [6.35 cm] below the top left corner to a point of the same distance from the bottom corner on the right side.
The center of the flag is superimposed by the State crest [i.e.
Four colours are incorporated in the flag, red for the crest, yellow for the trapeziums, white for the upper parallelogram and fl for the lower parallelogram.
international-flags.net /buy-online/brunei   (291 words)

  
 Sultanate - News | Negara Brunei Darussalam | Flag-hoisting in all districts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The hoisting of the national flag marking the commencement of His Majesty's 59th Birthday celebration nationwide was held yesterday morning at the open courtyard of Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Fountain, fronting the Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Mosque in the capital.
The gigantic flag was hoisted slowly in synchronisation with the tune of the national anthem being sung by choir groups of Dewan Bahasa & Pustaka Brunei and students.
After the announcement of the Constitution of Brunei Darussalam in 1959, the red colour symbolising the government was included in the middle of the national flag.
www.sultanate.com /news_server/2_jul_2.html   (301 words)

  
 India   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The flag was first flown and recognized as the Indian National Flag (not just as that of the Congress Party) in Hamburg in 1942.
The national flag strictly is a state flag, but Album des Pavillons (2000) in a note explains that it may be used by private citizens only in certain circumstances.
One of the spurious meanings of the Indian flag according to http://www.trimurtisolutions.com/india/index.html states the color of saffron/kesaria stand for patriotism (balidaan), white is for simplicity and peace, green is for agriculture (kheti) farming (kisan) and greenery (hariyali), the navy blue wheel in the center is the "Ashoka chakra", the wheel of progress.
www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/in.html   (1985 words)

  
 The Government of Brunei Darussalam   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The rectangular shaped State flag of four component portion, two parallelograms and two trapeziums - is cut across by a parallelogram from a point 6.35 cm below the top left corner to a point of the same distance from the bottom corner on the right side.
The present National Crest was superimposed on the National flag after promulgation of the 1959 Brunei Constitution.
Bulan - the crescent - is the symbol of Islam, the national religion of Brunei Darussalam.
www.brunei.gov.bn /about_brunei/flag.htm   (340 words)

  
 Brunei - Wikitravel
Brunei's leaders are keen to balance the country's steadily increasing integration into the world economy with internal social cohesion.
Brunei is a 'dry country': alcohol is not sold anywhere in the country and consumption of alcohol in public is prohibited by law.
The Brunei Government is run as a Malay Islamic Monarchy, which means that the Sultan of Brunei, apart from being one of the richest man in the world, runs the show around here, appearing in the local daily newspaper almost every other day.
wikitravel.org /en/Brunei   (2412 words)

  
 Brunei Flag
The shape and flag ratio of the Brunei flag is described as 1:2 (length twice the height)
The national flag of Brunei was adopted on September 29, 1959
A Flag of Brunei, when in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem of display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning in private with all due care and respect
www.flags-flags-flags.org.uk /brunei-flag.htm   (1172 words)

  
 Image:Flag of Brunei.svg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The description on its description page there is shown below.
Flag of Brunei from the Open Clip Art website.
This image is from the Open Clip Art Library.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Image:Flag_of_Brunei.svg   (206 words)

  
 Royal Brunei Police (Brunei)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
This flag is reported in use in 1987, and is probably few years older.
The flag is described light blue with a badge and inscriptions in red.
The emblem is the national coat of arms surrounded with two white branches, lying on a white scroll with 'POLIS DIRAJA BRUNEI' in blue.
flagspot.net /flags/bn_polic.html   (164 words)

  
 Brunei   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
In Flaggenbuch 1939, the difference in height between the two stripes [in the 1906-1959 flag] is a bit larger than in the current flag.
The white/fl diagonal stripes [on the 1906-1959 flag] proportion was 17:15 (currently 1:1) [sic].
At least, according to the Brunei Government Official Website, the white stripe is 19.05 + 2.54 = 21.59 cm (i.e.
www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/bn.html   (761 words)

  
 Brunei Flag
This flags yellow background is the color of the Sultan with the fl and white stripes being the colors of the two chief ministers.
The flag and umbrella are associated with royalty with the crescent being the traditional symbol of Islam.
The inscription below is the official title of the country "Brunei Darussalam (City of Peace).
www.ultimateflags.com /int/brunei.htm   (85 words)

  
 Brunei Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
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)

  
 Brunei Flag
This Brunei flag is authentically reproduced with special attention to detail and durability.
Each flag is available for outdoor use, made with a heavy polyester heading and two brass grommets, or for indoor use with lined pole hem, velcro tabs and fringe.
There are 5 flag sizes available which are 4" x 6", 2' x 3', 3' X 5', 4' X 6' and 5' X 8'
www.njflags.com /bruneiflag.html   (157 words)

  
 Flag Images - Brunei White Medium   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The Brunei flag is yellow with two diagonal bands of white and fl starting from the upper hoist side, with the white band on top, almost double in width.
The national emblem in red -- a swallow-tailed flag on top of a winged column within an upturned crescent above a scroll, flanked by two upraised hands -- is superimposed at the center.
Brunei is located in southeastern Asia, bordering the South China Sea and Malaysia.
www.3dflags.com /html/en/icon/classic/b/bruni_2fswm.html   (112 words)

  
 brunei flag and description
The Brunei flag was officially adopted on September 29, 1959.
Yellow represents the Sultan of Brunei, and the fl and white stripes represent the country's chief ministers.
All maps, graphics, flags and original descriptions created by Graphic Maps, a d/b/a of the Woolwine-Moen Group, unless otherwise noted and/or directly linked to the source, and use of same for any application whatsoever (with the exception of outline maps) requires written permission.
www.worldatlas.com /webimage/flags/countrys/asia/brunei.htm   (170 words)

  
 Brunei Darussalam Joins UNESCO: UNESCO
Brunei Darussalam joined UNESCO on March 17, 2005 as the 191st Member State of the Organization.
Dato Paduka Zainidi Sidup, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Brunei Darussalam to France, presented his credentials as Permanent Delegate to UNESCO to the Director-General.
On Friday, October 7, 2005, during the Plenary Session of the 33d General-Conference, the Minister of Education, head of the Brunei Darussalam delegation to the conference, Mr.
portal.unesco.org /en/ev.php-URL_ID=29789&URL_DO=DO_PRINTPAGE&URL_SECTION=201.html   (214 words)

  
 Brudirect.com  - Local News
It was another milestone in the development of sport in Brunei as a total of 48 athletes and officials will be competing against 57 Islamic countries in the 1st Islamic Solidarity Games to be held in Saudi Arabia from April 8 to 20.
Yesterday morning saw the handing over of the national flag by His Royal Highness Prince Haji Sufri Bolkiah, the President of the Brunei Darussalam National Olympic Council to Awang Haji Japar bin Bangkol, the Chef-De-Mission of the Brunei contingent, at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium.
Brunei will be competing in five events: fencing, tennis, taekwando, karate and athletics.
www.brudirect.com /DailyInfo/News/Archive/Apr05/030405/nite21.htm   (336 words)

  
 Brunei
Sunshine Borneo Tours and Travel english - As the only travel company which focuses mainly on inbound tourism in Brunei, we are able to provide the widest range of tours to our tourist, ranging from the effortless city tours to the adventurous trekking of one of the few remaining unspoilt tropical rainforests in the world.
Brunei Chamber english - BruneiChamber.com is an official website for NCCIBD giving you the latest Business News and key information on economy data and investment opportunities.
Brunei Meteorological Service english - Information on the climate of Brunei Darussalam, weather forecasts, warning and advisories and satellite images.
www.tuttinsieme.it /tutti/tut/as/brunei/brunei.htm   (574 words)

  
 Armed Forces (Brunei)
I have been searching for Brunei flags and found the of the Ministry of Defence website.
A coloured image of the badge is shown on Royal Brunei Armed Forces website, though the flag seems to use fl and white version only.
Light blue field, 2:3 ratio, with the army flag in canton and air force roundel (red-green-white-yellow) at lower hoist.
www.fotw.net /flags/bn^.html   (314 words)

  
 Brunei
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The four-feathered wing, the Sayap, symbolizes the protection of justice, tranquillity, prosperity, and peace.
The flag and umbrella are based on ancient royal regalia while the mast represents the state.
www.tiscali.co.uk /reference/encyclopaedia/countryfacts/brunei.html   (511 words)

  
 Brunei Flag - Polyester (3' x 5')
Brunei Flag - Nylon (2' x 3')
Brunei Flag - Nylon (3' x 5')
Brunei Flag - Nylon (4' x 6')
www.njflags.com /brflpo3x51.html   (113 words)

  
 Bruneian Flag - Flag Of Brunei   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
If you would like to use this flag of Brunei or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
If you would like to use this map of Brunei or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
If you would like to use this information for Brunei or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
www.appliedlanguage.com /flags_of_the_world/flag_of_brunei.shtml   (301 words)

  
 Sultanate - News | Negara Brunei Darussalam | Flag-hoisting for Royal birthday   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The Malay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) and the National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) yesterday morning held a flag-hoisting ceremony in Beribi to evoke the spirit of nationalism and patriotism as well as the love for their revered ruler and country.
Held in conjunction with His Majesty's 59th Birthday Celebration, the flag hoisting was witnessed by the Brunei Muara District Officer, Dato Paduka Hj Adnan Hj Hanafiah, the chief guest.
He said the national flag must be respected, as it is a symbol of unity for the multi-racial population of this nation.
www.sultanate.com /news_server/10_jul_3.html   (187 words)

  
 Brunei Flag   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Flag Description:yellow with two diagonal bands of white (top, almost double width) and fl starting from the upper hoist side; the national emblem in red is superimposed at the center; the emblem includes a swallow-tailed flag on top of a winged column within an upturned crescent above a scroll and flanked by two upraised hands
Click on the Flag or the map to see a larger downloadable version of each.
Supreme Court (chief justice and judges are sworn in by the monarch for three-year terms)
www.flagco.com /brunei.shtml   (1013 words)

  
 CIA - The World Factbook -- Brunei   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
4 districts (daerah-daerah, singular - daerah); Belait, Brunei and Muara, Temburong, Tutong
Supreme Court - chief justice and judges are sworn in by monarch for three-year terms; Judicial Committee of Privy Council in London is final court of appeal for civil cases; Shariah courts deal with Islamic laws (2006)
The government provides for all medical services and free education through the university level and subsidizes rice and housing.
www.cia.gov /cia/publications/factbook/geos/bx.html   (981 words)

  
 brunei flag
Our 3' by 5' flags are dyed in brilliant colors and finished with heading and grommets for flagpole display.
The brunei flag is also available in the following styles:
The images have been digitally watermarked by Digimarc technology and are indexed on the World Wide Web by the Digimarc Spider.
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