As PM Narendra Modi Visits Brunei, A Look At 10 Facts About The Country

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei, on September 3, Tuesday. During his 2-day visit, the PM is scheduled to meet with Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, the world’s longest-reigning monarch, who has led Brunei since 1967. India and Brunei will also sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on space cooperation. This space articulates 10 interesting facts about Brunei, a South-East Asian country.

Question 1. What is the area of Brunei?

Answer- Brunei is the 4th smallest country in the world encompassing an area of 5,765 square kilometres.

Question 2. What is the capital of Brunei?

Answer- The capital of Brunei is Bandar Seri Begawan.

Question 3. Which language is spoken in Brunei?

Answer: The official language of Brunei is Malay, but English is also widely spoken.

Question 4. Which religion has the largest number of followers in Brunei?

Answer- The official religion of Brunei is Islam. About 67 percent of the population here is Muslim.

Question 5. How many people are literate in Brunei?

Answer- There is free education for citizens in Brunei, and the literacy rate is more than 95 percent.

Question 6. What currency is used in Brunei?

Answer- The currency of Brunei is the Brunei dollar, which is pegged to the Singapore dollar.

Question 7. Where is the world’s largest palace?

Answer- Istana Nurul Iman Palace, located in Brunei is the largest palace in the world. Encompassing an area of over 50 hectares; this palace is the official residence of the King of Brunei. It has 1,788 rooms.

Question 8. There is no tax in Brunei?

Answer- No citizen has to pay income tax in Brunei. Instead, companies have to pay 55 percent tax.

Question 9. Who is the world’s longest-reigning king?

Answer- Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei is the longest-ruling king. The Sultan has been on the throne since October 5, 1967, implying he has been ruling for about 57 years.

Question 10. How many Indians live in Brunei?

Answer- About 14,500 Indians live in Brunei. The population of Brunei is about four and a half lakhs.

Other important information about Brunei:

Brunei is one of the few remaining absolute monarchies in the world.

It has implemented Sharia law as part of its penal code.