Brunei
Brunei Darussalam
Capital: Bandar Seri Begawan
History
The Sultanate of Brunei's influence peaked 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. In 1888, Brunei became a British protectorate; independence was achieved in 1984. The same family has ruled Brunei for over six centuries. Brunei benefits from extensive petroleum and natural gas fields, the source of one of the highest per capita GDPs in Asia.
Geography
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Economy
Budget & Debt
Trade
| Exports |
$12.75 billion |
| Export Items |
crude oil, natural gas, garments |
| Export Partners |
Japan 45.2%, South Korea 15.9%, Australia 11.4%, Indonesia 8.1%, India 5.7%, China 4.4% (2011) |
| Imports |
$3.02 billion |
| Import Items |
iron and steel, motor vehicles, machinery and transport equipment, manufactured goods, food, chemicals |
| Import Partners |
Singapore 27.4%, India 15.4%, China 12.8%, South Korea 10.1%, Malaysia 9.4%, Germany 7.9% (2011) |
People
Energy
