Nation of Brunei, the Abode of Peace is located on the South China Sea in Southeast Asia. The country is bordered by Malaysia. Brunei attained independence in 1979 and is an absolute constitutional monarchy.


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General Information
Official Name: 
Nation of Brunei, Abode of Peace, Negara Brunei Darussalam, نڬارا بروني دارالسلام
Capitol: 
Bandar Seri Begawan
Population: 
412,000
Languages: 
Malay
Geographic Region: 
Asia
South-Eastern Asia
Geographic Size (km sq): 
5,765
Year of UN Membership: 
1984
Year of Present State Formation: 
1984
Current UN Representative: 
His Excellency Dato Abdul Ghafar Ismail
Online Profiles
CIA World Factbook Country Profile: Brunei
BBC Country Profile: Brunei
U.S. Department of State Country Profile: Brunei
Law Library of Congress Country Profile: Brunei
Canada Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade County Profile: Brunei
Australia Department of Foreign Affairs Countries, Economies and Regions: Brunei
National Geographic Country Profile: Brunei
Lonely Planet Country Profile: Brunei
Key Statistics & Indicators
Gross Domestic Product (GDP, Nominal): 
$16.845 Billion
Per Capita Income (PPP Adjusted): 
$56,287 (CID)
GDP Growth: 
1.40 (%)
Human Development Index (HDI): 
0.85
Unemployment: 
3.70%
Economic Grouping: 
Developing Country
History
Brunei Timeline
Encyclopedia Britannica: Brunei History
International Relations
UN Voting Blocs & Caucuses: 
Group of 77 (G-77)
Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)
Islamic Group
Asian Group
Major International & Regional Organizations: 
ADB: Asian Development Bank
APEC: Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
ARF: ASEAN Regional Forum
ASEAN: Association of Southeast Asian Nations
Commonwealth of Nations (British)
CP: Colombo Plan
EAS: East Asia Summit
ICC: International Chamber of Commerce
ICRM: International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
IDB: Islamic Development Bank
IFRCS: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
IMSO: International Mobile Satellite Organization
Interpol: International Criminal Police Organization
IOC: International Olympic Committee
ISO: International Organization for Standardization
ITSO: International Telecommunications Satellite Organization
OIC: Organization of Islamic Cooperation
WCO: World Customs Organization
UN Specialized Agencies & Organizations: 
CTBTO: Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization
FAO: Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN
IAEA: International Atomic Energy Agency
IBRD: International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
ICAO: International Civil Aviation Organization
ICSID: International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes
ILO: International Labor Organization
IMF: International Monetary Fund
IMO: International Maritime Organization
ITU: International Telecommunications Union
OPCW: Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
UNESCO: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
UNWTO: United Nations World Tourism Organization
UPU: Universal Postal Union
WBG: World Bank Group
WHO: World Health Organization
WIPO: World Intellectual Property Organization
WMO: World Meteorological Organization
WTO: World Trade Organization
Current UN Peacekeeping Missions: 
UNIFIL: UN Interim Force in Lebanon
Bilateral Relations
Security Council: 
U.S. Department of State Fact Sheets: US-Brunei Darussalem Bilateral Relations
U.K. Gov.UK Worldwide Activities: UK-Brunei Darussalem Bilateral Relations
French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development: France-Brunei Darussalem Bilateral Relations
P.R. of China Ministry of Foreign Affairs: China-Brunei Darussalem Bilateral Relations
Russian Federation Ministry of Foreign Affairs: News, Statements, Speeches and Documents
Asia (E/S/SE): 
Japan-Brunei Darussalem Bilateral Relations: Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs
South Korea-Brunei Darussalem Bilateral Relations: Republic of Korea Ministry of Foreign Affairs
India-Brunei Darussalem Bilateral Relations: Government of India Ministry of External Affairs Briefs
Vietnam-Brunei Darussalem Bilateral Relations: Viet Nam Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Africa & Middle East: 
Turkey-Brunei Darussalem Bilateral Relations: Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Armenia-Brunei Darussalem Bilateral Relations: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia
Egypt-Brunei Darussalem Bilateral Relations: Arab Republic of Egypt Ministry of Foreign Affairs
South Africa-Brunei Darussalem Bilateral Relations: South Africa International Relations & Cooperation
European Union: 
EU-Brunei Darussalem Relations: E.U. External Action, European Union Around the Globe
Germany-Brunei Darussalem Relations: Federal Foreign Office of Germany
Netherlands-Brunei Darussalem Relations: Government of the Netherlands International Relations
Finland-Brunei Darussalem Bilateral Relations: Finland Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Greece-Brunei Darussalem Bilateral Relations: Hellenic Republic Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Western (Non-EU): 
Canada-Brunei Darussalem Bilateral Relations: Government of Canada International Gateway, Offices & Embassies
Australia-Brunei Darussalem Bilateral Relations: Australia Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Country Briefs
New Zealand-Brunei Darussalem Bilateral Relations: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Switzerland-Brunei Darussalem Bilateral Relations: Swiss Confederation Federal Department of Foreign Affairs
Monaco-Brunei Darussalem Bilateral Relations: Principauté de Monaco, Monaco Worldwide
Latin America & Caribbean : 
Cuba-Brunei Darussalem Bilateral Relations: Cuba MinRex, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba
Brazil-Brunei Darussalem Bilateral Relations: Brasil Ministério das Relações Exteriores (in Portuguese)
United Nations Data
UN Data: Brunei Darussalam
UNDP Human Development Report: Brunei
UNEP: Status of Fuel Quality and Vehicle Emission Standards in Asia-Pacific
UNHCR Universal Periodic Review: Brunei Darussalam
UNESCO: the Development of Education: National Report
Johannesburg Summit 2002
News Sources
BBC News Country Media Profile: Brunei
The Guardian World News Stories: Brunei
New York Times Countries & Regions News: Brunei
The Economist Topics Index: Brunei
World News Report: Brunei
Topix Real Time News and Updates: Brunei
ABYZ Newspapers and Media Guide: Brunei
Government Sources
Brunei Government
International Women's Club of Brunei
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brunei
UN Mission
Permanent Mission of Brunei Darussalam to the United Nations
771 United Nations Plaza
New York, NY 10017
(212) 697-3465
(212) 697-9889
info@bruneimission-ny.org

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