| Country |
Brunei |
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| Region |
Southeastern Asia |
| Area (sq km) |
5,770 |
| Area (sq mile) |
2,228 |
| Border |
Malaysia |
| Population |
388,190 |
| Nationality |
Bruneian(s) |
| Ethnic |
Malay 67%, Chinese 15%, indigenous 6%, other 12% |
| Religion |
Muslim (official) 67%, Buddhist 13%, Christian 10%, indigenous beliefs and other 10% |
| Language |
Malay (official), English, Chinese |
| Literacy |
93% |
| Government |
Constitutional sultanate |
| Capital |
Bandar Seri Begawan |
| Leader |
Sultan and Prime Minister Sir Hassanal Bolkiah (since Oct. 5, 1967) |
| Currency |
Bruneian dollar (BND) |
| Independence Day |
Jan. 1, 1984 (from United Kingdom) |
| National Holiday |
National Day (Feb. 23, 1984, the date of independence from British protection) |
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