Interesting
facts
Blessed
with vast reserves of oil in the region, the country’s
countries economy is based on natural gas, and oil.
Brunei
is the second smallest nation in South East Asia after Singapore.
Rare fruits that are extensively cultivated in Brunei are Durian
and Rambutan.
The Nurul Palace – a 300-acre palace- is the world’s
largest residential palace.
Annually, the palace situated on the top of a hill with a view
of Kampong Ayer, remains open to the public for three days,
after a month of fasting during the Ramadan month.
With over 2,500 rooms spread among 30 establishments ranging
from guesthouses to the super luxurious “7-star”
Empire Hotel and Country Club, and with a dozen or so active
inbound tour operators, Brunei has a well-established, yet underutilized
infrastructure attracting an increasing number of regional and
international visitors.
Blue Water Wreck, Cement Wreck and Australian Wreck are some
of the popular place for scuba diving in Brunei.
Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque – This mosque is located
at Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital city of Brunei, and is considered
as the major landmark of the country. This is a magnificent
mosque especially at night when it ‘glows in the dark’.
It has 28 domes as symbol of the 28th Sultan of Brunei, Sultan
Omar Ali Saifuddien III.
Ulu Temburong National Park– It is the first national
park in Brunei that is protected since 1991. There many adventures
you can do in the area including the most exciting activity
on the Canopy Walkway where you can see the green forest from
over 60 meters above the ridge of the mountain. This walkway,
built with steel towers supporting the cable way.
Billionth Barrel Monument – The monument was built in
1991 to commemorate the production of the billionth barrel of
oil produced in the onshore oil field in Seria. The monument
is located near the first well discovered in Seria Oil Field.
In the same place where the monument is located, you can also
see the nodding donkeys, the instruments that are used to pump
oil.
Oil
and Gas Discovery Center– It showcases the captivating
world of science and engineering as it applies to the petroleum
industry. Its aim was to create an education center for visitors
to understand and appreciate the oil and gas industry which
has been the strong supporter of Brunei Darussalam’s economy
World
Heritage Sites
Tourism
spots, locations
Botanical
Gardens
Zoos
Every
celebrity in every category must use their infuening power or
their own responsibility to help climate change which is already
crossing dangerous propoertions. Not climate change activism
but something which is legally ok with the government of their
country. World is an integration of all countries. Climate change
is an example.
Awang Sa
Bali Abas
Politician
Jimmy Anak Ahar
Athlete
Ahmad former
Sultan
Meria (Maria) Aires
Singer
Muhammad Jamalul Alam II
Former sultan
Sharif Ali
Former sultan
Hashim Jalilul Alam Aqamaddin
Former sultan
Judin Asar
Politician
Prince Azim
Royal family member
Emran bin Bahar
Diplomat, ambassador
Shah Berunai
Former sultan
Al-Muhtadee Billah
Crown prince of Brunei Darussalam
Hassanal Bolkiah
Sultan
Prince Jefri Bolkiah
Politician
Princess Majeedah Bolkiah
Royal family member
Princess Masna Bolkiah
Royal family member
Pengiran Muda Mohamed Bolkiah
Member of royal family, minister of foreign affairs and trade
Sultan Bolkiah
Former sultan
Hardi Bujang
Football player
Wu Chun
Actor, singer
D'Hask
Band
Eqah
Singer
Janin Erih
Diplomat
Dk Najibah Era Al-Su Fri
Explorer
Abdul Majid Hassan
Former sultan
Muhammad Hassan
Former sultan
Awang Isa Awang Ibrahim
Speaker of the legislative council
Abdul Jalilul Jabbar
Former sultan
Abdul Kahar
Former sultan
Khairul Khalil
Royal family member
Arsen Marjan
Football player
Abdul Momin
Former sultan
Muhammad Shah of Brunei
Former sultan
Muhyiddin
Former sultan
Abdul Muntaqim
Royal family member
Christian Nikles
Swimmer
Saiful Rijal
Former sultan
Omar Ali Saifuddin I
Former sultan
Omar Ali Saifuddin II
Former sultan
Omar Ali Saifuddin III
Former sultan
Pengiran Anak Saleha
Queen of Brunei
Huang Senping
Royal family member
Sultan Sulaiman
Former sultan
Ahmad Tajuddin
Former sultan
Riwandi Wahit
Football player
Hill Zaini
Singer, actor
Zul F
Singer, songwriter, actor
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