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	Brunei
		Brunei is divided into two entities, the eastern, smaller one is the district of Temburong[?].
		The 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 the Islam.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/br/Brunei.html (435 words)

	BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
		Aside from being the smallest country in the region, Brunei has a novel, albeit neo-traditional form of government that is sometimes seen as anachronistic on account of the absence of elected representative institutions present in the other ASEAN member countries.
		Brunei Darussalam is a tiny state of 5,765 square kilometers situated in the northwest corner of Borneo and sharing a common border with the East Malaysian State of Sarawak.
		Brunei’s apparent tranquility is in large part attributable to the wealth of the State.
	www.niu.edu /cseas/outreach/bruneipaper.htm (1954 words)

	Brunei (10/06)
		Brunei was particularly powerful under the fifth sultan, Bolkiah (1473-1521), who was famed for his sea exploits and even briefly captured Manila; and under the ninth sultan, Hassan (1605-19), who fully developed an elaborate Royal Court structure, elements of which remain today.
		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 (3649 words)

	Politics of Brunei - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Politics of Brunei take place in a framework of an absolute monarchy, whereby the Sultan of Brunei is both head of state and head of government.
		Brunei has an arrangement with the United Kingdom whereby United Kingdom judges are appointed as the judges for Brunei's High Court and Court of Appeal.
		Brunei claims territory in Sarawak, such as Limbang, and is one of many nations to lay claim to the disputed Spratly Islands.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Politics_of_Brunei (649 words)

	Politics of Brunei: Definition and Links by Encyclopedian.com
		Brunei's legal system is based on English common law, with an independent judiciary, a body of written common law judgments and statutes, and legislation enacted by the sultan.
		The Government of Brunei assures continuing public support for the current form of government by providing economic benefits such as subsidized food, fuel and housing, free education and medical care, and low-interest loans for government employees.
		Brunei's economy is almost totally supported by exports of crude oil and natural gas.
	www.encyclopedian.com /po/Politics-of-Brunei.html (728 words)

	Brunei page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Brunei is an absolute monarchy or family business, ruled by the Sultan who is reputed to be the richest person in the world.
		Brunei resembles the Gulf oil Emirates, with a certain amount of money spent on public welfare but the bulk going to the ruler to use as he pleases.
		Brunei is the equivalent of Kuwait in the east.
	www.angelfire.com /mac/egmatthews/worldinfo/asia/brunei.html (371 words)

	Brunei History \| iExplore.com
		Political parties, specifically the National Democratic Party and the National Solidarity Party, were allowed to operate openly for a brief period in the 1980s and again in the mid-1990s, although were ultimately suppressed.
		Brunei is also involved in the search for a settlement of the awkward and potentially dangerous dispute over the Spratly Islands, the South China Sea archipelago claimed by six countries, including Brunei itself and China.
		Brunei’s economy depends on its oil and natural gas deposits, which are mostly offshore, and its investments.
	www.iexplore.com /dmap/Brunei/History (919 words)

	Brunei
		Brunei Darussalam is a small, wealthy, Islamic country ruled by the same family for over 600 years.
		Political parties are allowed, but they may not engage in "activities that endanger people." Civil servants and security force personnel, who together made up 60 percent of all employed citizens, are not permitted to join political parties.
		Political authority and control rested entirely with the Sultan, while the Council provided a forum for public discussion of proposed government programs as well as administrative deficiencies.
	www.state.gov /g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2004/41636.htm (5655 words)

	The Moral Economy of Islam: Bibliographies
		This is evident in the declining electoral strength of many fundamentalist political parties; in the ability of the authoritarian nationalist regimes to suppress the fundamentalist challengers; in the declining popularity of the Islamic regime in Iran; in the continuing rise of modernity in the Islamic world; and, in the attitude surveys of Muslim students.
		The conditions include political stagnation and the weakening of central authority, economic stagnation leading to the decline in standards of living, deteriorating security conditions, pervasiveness of Western culture, and secular states and leaders perceived as antagonistic to Islamic movements.
		Politics has been simplistically regarded as driven by economic determinism, and the National Liberation Front has been treated as though it were a party rather than an organ of the state.
	globetrotter.berkeley.edu /Islam/politicsJ.html (9246 words)

	Brunei: History, Geography, Government, and Culture — Infoplease.com
		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 (681 words)

	Politics of Brunei Summary
		Brunei was a British protectorate from 1888 and, with the exception of the period of Japanese occupation (1941–1945), was guided by a British Resident installed in 1906.
		Brunei supports a heterogeneous population of indigenous peoples such as the Iban, who are also found in the neighboring Malaysian state of Sarawak, along with a significant immigrant Chinese population.
		However, despite Brunei's independence from Britain on 31 December 1983, the PRB continued to be outlawed, and several detainees remained in custody.
	www.bookrags.com /Politics_of_Brunei (2066 words)

	Brunei - General Info
		Brunei is located in the northwestern coast of the island of Borneo with a land area of 5,765 kilometers.
		Brunei is a monarchy and the head of the country is the Sultan.
		Brunei is a Muslim country and has a Ministry of Religious Affairs to foster and to promote Islam.
	www.marimari.com /content/brunei/general_info/main.html (176 words)

	Top20BruneiDarussalam.com - Your Top20 Guide to Brunei Darussalam!
		Brunei was a British protectorate from 1888 to 1984.
		The Sultan of Brunei, whose title has passed within the same dynasty since the 15th century, is the head of state and head of government in Brunei.
		Brunei also claims territory in Sarawak and is one of many nations to lay claim to the disputed Spratly Islands.
	top20bruneidarussalam.com (854 words)

	Brunei — FactMonster.com
		Brunei is a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
		Brunei was affected by the 1997–98 Asian economic crisis, losing billions of dollars in investments.
		Brunei: History, Geography, Government, and Culture - Information on Brunei — geography, history, politics, government, economy, population statistics, culture, religion, languages, largest cities, as well as a map and the national flag.
	www.factmonster.com /ce6/world/A0809211.html (561 words)

	Hassanal Bolkiah Summary
		The sultan of Brunei, whose official title is Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, first came to worldwide attention in the 1980s when the financial press revealed that this ruler of a traditional Islamic monarchy on the northwest coast of Borneo controlled a fortune in excess of $25 billion.
		There are no immediate plans to introduce elections or party politics, although in a rare interview with the New Yorker in 1991, Hassanal affirmed that he did have a plan for political reform, but he did not intend to reveal it in the interview.
		Even though Brunei has a long tradition of popular support for monarchy as a stabilizing institution, he is said to be concerned about external influences eroding his support as he tries to attract foreign investment and diversify the economy.
	www.bookrags.com /Hassanal_Bolkiah (2737 words)

	Global Voices Online » Brunei
		Brunei Times is a totally new concept, similar to Strait Times in terms of layout and it looked more professional and lesser of a tabloid.
		Brunei bloggers can pressure a change be it in the education system or in the larger setting of society.
		Brunei’s main airport was closed for two and half hours after an alert passenger notices an unaccompanied handbag in the smoking lounge.
	www.globalvoicesonline.org /-/world/east-asia/brunei (4072 words)

	Politics of Vietnam Summary
		A new state constitution was approved in April 1992, reaffirming the central role of the Communist Party of Vietnam in politics and society, and outlining government reorganization and increased market reforms in the economy.
		This means that only one political party, the Communist Party of Vietnam is legally allowed to hold effective power.
		Former political parties include the nationalist Việt Nam Quốc Dân Đảng of Nguyễn Thái Học, the Can Lao party of the Ngô Đình Diệm government and the Viet Nam Duy Tan Hoi of Phan Bội Châu during the colonial period.
	www.bookrags.com /Politics_of_Vietnam (1228 words)

	ASIANOW - Asiaweek
		Brunei, like all other countries in the region, has been affected by the financial crisis.
		Brunei depends on oil and gas, so Brunei's financial reserves were affected.
		Brunei is now looking at diversifying its economy so that it is not dependent on oil and gas alone.
	www-cgi.cnn.com /ASIANOW/asiaweek/99/0813/nat2.html (894 words)

	Brunei Internet Usage and Telecommunications Reports
		Brunei - officially the Sultanate of Brunei - is a country located on the island of Borneo, in Southeast Asia.
		Brunei has 5,765 sq km - Population Density is 65 persons per sq km.
		Some of this disparity is caused by differing economic circumstances but political and social attitudes, corruption levels and economic openness also play a part.
	www.internetworldstats.com /asia/bn.htm (507 words)

	InsideBrunei - country portal and web site directories for Brunei
		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.insidebrunei.com (241 words)

	Ellen.html
		Work in Brunei was considered of particular anthropological significance given the extent to which rainforest had been conserved, but the rapid rate at which most forest-dwellers were being absorbed into a high wage non-subsistence based lifestyle.
		During the modern period Brunei Dusun were engaged in tributary relations with the Sultan of Brunei and grew rubber for export.
		Moreover, it is evident that the symbolic and general cultural associations of the forest are changing amongst both Dusun and Brunei Malay as the forest declines in economic importance and all Bruneians are absorbed into a peri-urban way of life (Ellen and Bernstein, a).
	lucy.ukc.ac.uk /Rainforest/Ellen.html (4621 words)

	OnlineWomen: Bangladesh
		Major impediments to growth include frequent cyclones and floods, the inefficiency of state-owned enterprises, a rapidly growing labor force that cannot be absorbed by agriculture, delays in exploiting energy resources (natural gas), inadequate power supplies, and slow implementation of economic reforms.
		The election manifestos and constitutions of different political parties reveal that there is little emphasis on gender equality in party platforms.
		The Union Parishad Election of 1997 is a milestone in the history of political empowerment of women in Bangladesh.
	www.onlinewomeninpolitics.org /bangla/bangmain.htm (1159 words)

	BRUNEI ISLAND: Questions and answers about Brunei tourism travel and Brunei education.
		Brunei island: CEBU CITY -- Asean member-countries have yet to confirm the final date of the summit brunei island, although they have all agreed to hold the meetings in Cebu next year.
		Brunei island: Brunei Darussalam is an oil-rich country located in the island of Borneo.
		Brunei island: A husband and wife duo not only swindled millions out of one of the world's richest men - they also tried to flmail him brunei island, court papers charge.
	www.designedfx-webdesign.com /brunei/Brunei-island.html (539 words)

	Brunei-Islam and Middle East
		Brunei Darussalam: Basic directory of basic information about Brunei, including tourism, business, and education.
		Brunei News.net: english version of Brunei news headlines.
		Sultan of Brunei: Describes the Sultans role and duties as the head of Islam in Brunei.
	www.ou.edu /mideast/country/brunei.htm (124 words)

	ASIA, SOUTHEASTERN/Politics and Government (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Islam in an Era of Nation-States: Politics and Religious Renewal in Muslim Southeast Asia, edited by Robert W. Hefner and Patricia Horvatich.
		Political Legitimacy in Southeast Asia: The Quest for Moral Authority, edited by Muthiah Alagappa.
		Traces the overall political, economic and security developments in East and Southeast Asia.
	www.au.af.mil /au/aul/bibs/seatoc/seapol.htm (231 words)

	Brudirect.com - News Headline
		Prince Abdul Qawi, the Executive Deputy Chairman and Director of QAF Brunei, launched "The Brunei Constitution of 1959: An Inside History", one of the quality publications of Brunei Press Sdn Bhd.
		The book also contains a wealth of information on the politics of Brunei and it also reveals internal tensions between colonial policy and the traditional struggle in strengthening the Malay Islamic Monarchy in the Sultanate, added the Prince.
		He also highlighted Brunei Press' ever-growing reputation for publishing significant works of quality that further affirmed its commitment to promoting knowledge and education within the Brunei scene.
	www.brudirect.com /DailyInfo/News/Archive/Sept00/290900/bb07.htm (265 words)

	Brunei News - Media Monitoring Service by EIN News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		A project to develop an ammonia/urea plant in Brunei was "certainly still alive", although a decision from the Brunei Government was long overdue.
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		The elderly community here in Brunei Darussalam are pleased with the government's efforts and initiatives in caring for their welfare.
	www.einnews.com /brunei (1001 words)

	washingtonpost.com: Brunei
		Muslim children outside Omar Ali Saifuddin mosque play at the waterside against a thick backdrop of haze caused by smoke from nearby wildfires in 1997.
		Brunei's government encouraged people to wear masks as protection.
		A description of the history, government, politics and economy of Brunei.
	washingtonpost.com /wp-dyn/world/asia/southeastasia/brunei (189 words)

	Arabic News Weekly Edition for Politics, 9/16/2002
		Syria's President Bashar al-Assad and Sultan Hassan al-Balqia of Brunei Dar al-Salaam held a final session of talks on Wednesday in Damascus during which they completed their talks which dealt with bilateral relations and means of strengthening them on solid ground in various fields.
		The president explained that the consequences of the situation in our region are embodied first in the aggression against the Palestinian people and also embodied in the continued threat to launch a war against Iraq, noting that the case of Iraq requires resorting to logic and wisdom instead of beating the drums of war.
		Morocco has renewed its sincere determination to arrive at a final political solution to the fabricated issue of the Sahara and emphasized its readiness to pursue its cooperation with the Secretary-General as well as with his Personal Envoy and with the Security Council in order to achieve a lasting political solution to the issue.
	www.arabicnews.com /ansub/Weekly/Politics/20020916.html (3111 words)

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