National Symbols of Brunei

Table Of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Country Information
3. Coat of arms
4. Flag map
5. Country motto
6. National animal
7. National flower
8. National bird
9. Rest of national symbols
10. State symbols
11. Neighbouring countries
12. Proverbs & sayings
13. Compare with other countries
14. Location

By | Updated on August 18, 2023

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Brunei is a country in Asia. The official name of Brunei is Brunei Darussalam. It shares borders with  Malaysia. The people of Brunei are called Bruneian. The country is situated in Southeastern Asia, bordering the South China Sea and Malaysia.

Etymology discusses where a term is considered to have originated from and how its meaning has changed over time. Etymology has been a factor in the naming of countries all across the world, and Brunei has also been influenced. The etymology of Brunei can be defined as; The full name of Brunei is Brunei Darussalam, Darussalam is in Arabic which means “Abode of Peace”.

An ethnicity is a group or sub-group of people who are connected based on common characteristics which may include religion, origin, language, traditions, or culture. The ethnic groups in Brunei include Malays & Chinese.

Royal Brunei Airlines is the national airline of Brunei. The national colors of the country are yellow, black, white, and red. The emoji flag of the country is ????????, and the ISO code is BRN.

Brunei is known for its beautiful Islamic architecture. The national dish of Brunei is Ambuyat. The national instruments of Brunei are Gong, Tawak-tawak, Canang, and Gandang lambik.

The country has the time zone UTC+8 (Brunei Darussalam Time) followed by dd/mm/yyyy as the standard date format.

Brunei is divided into 4 districts and 38 subdistricts. The capital of the country is Bandar Seri Begawan, which is also the largest city in Brunei.

The literacy rate in Brunei is 96.1%.

The country’s total area is 5,765 km² (2,226 sq mi), and the total population is 437,479. The country’s average elevation is 478 m (1,568 ft), whereas the country’s terrain can be defined as; Flat coastal plain rising to mountains in the east; hilly lowlands in the west. The country’s usual climate is tropical; hot, humid, and rainy.

The area of land next to a sea is called the coast, and a coastline is defined as the line where land and sea meet. Brunei has 161 km of coastline.

The Brunei Dollar serves as the national unit of currency, and the Monetary Authority of Brunei Darussalam is recognized as the country’s central bank. The domain for Brunei is .bn and the country code is +673. “Brunei, the Abode of Peace” is the country’s coat of arms.

Museums are known to educate and connect visitors with the nation’s history, culture, civilization, art, and architecture. The National Museum of Brunei serves the same purpose and is considered one of the most significant tourist attractions. The National Museum of Brunei is home to a large collection of artifacts. It has been designated as the national museum of the country.

The national dress of Brunei is the Baju kurung, and 23 February is designated as National Day. In Brunei, the majority of the population practices Islam, Christianity, and Buddhism as their religion.

Nature is a blessing from God and we must protect it because it provides us with the oxygen and food to survive. It also helps to keep our environment beautiful and clean. To emphasize the significance of nature, Brunei has selected a few forces of nature as national symbols. Sea Eagle is both the national bird and animal of Brunei. The national flower is Simpor. The national tree of Brunei is the Simpor Flower Tree, and the highest peak is Bukit Pagon.

Mythical creatures can be found in the literature and mythologies of many different nations. They represent imaginative representations of various creatures, humans, or hybrids. They are known for their specific features, supernatural abilities, and distinctive appearance. The mythical creature of Brunei is Genali.

Poetry is a highly valued form of art, and many poets are considered significant national symbols of the country. The national poet of Brunei is Sir Muda Omar Ali Saifuddin.

Awang Alak Betatar is the founder of Brunei. The country’s national anthem was written by Pengiran Haji Mohamed Yusuf bin Abdul Rahim, and composed by Besar bin Sagap.

Mausoleums are buildings dedicated to holding someone’s remains. It serves as a reminder of the nation’s revolutionary fighters who sacrificed their lives for the country. Mausoleums are one of the most significant historical landmarks. The national mausoleum of Brunei is Kubah Makam Diraja. The country’s national hero is Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah.

Due to their unique qualities and rich cultural or historical backgrounds, national monuments around the world are of great importance. Billionth Barrel Monument is recognized as the national monument of the country. It attracts visitors from all around the world.

Numerous organizations are working on a global level to improve the current state of affairs and to collaborate in order to establish and maintain constructive partnerships. Brunei is a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Commonwealth of Nations, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), and United Nations (UN). Brunei collaborates with them to organize, analyze, and address various events and situations.

The tourism slogan of the country is “Abode of Peace” whereas, “الدائمون المحسنون بالهدى – “Always in service with God’s guidance” is the official motto of the country.

Hassanal Bolkiah (Sultan) is the current Prime minister of Brunei.

Brunei has declared Malay as the country’s official language.

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Country information

Former name(s)	Barunai
Official name(s)	Brunei Darussalam
Alternative name(s)	Nation of Brunei, the Abode of Peace (official, English)
Regional location	Southeastern Asia, bordering the South China Sea and Malaysia
Country name etymology	The full name of Brunei is Brunei Darussalam, Darussalam is in Arabic which means "Abode of Peace"
Climate	Tropical; hot, humid, rainy
Terrain	Flat coastal plain rising to mountains in the east; hilly lowlands in the west
Population	437,479
National Day	23 Feb 1984
Language(s)	Malay
Religion	Islam, Christianity & Buddhism
Country code	+673
Literacy rate	96.1%
Currency	Brunei Dollar
Capital city	Bandar Seri Begawan
ISO	BRN
Domain(TLD)	.bn
Ethnicity	Malays & Chinese
Head of government	Prime Minister
Nationality	Bruneian
Driving side	Drive on the Left-hand side
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy
Total area	5,765 km² (2,226 sq mi)
Timezone	UTC+8 (Brunei Darussalam Time)
Average elevation	478 m (1,568 ft)
Coastline	161 km
Mains electricity	240 V
Emergency telephone numbers	Emergency Telephone Numbers

Coat of arms

Flag map of Brunei

Motto of Brunei

الدائمون المحسنون بالهدى - "Always in service with God's guidance"

National animal of Brunei

The National animal of Brunei is Sea Eagle

National flower of Brunei

The National flower of Brunei is Simpor. Botanical name is Dillenia Suffruticosa.

National bird of Brunei

The National bird of Brunei is Sea Eagle

Rest of the National symbols of Brunei 👇

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  Founder
  Awang Alak Betatar
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  National dish
  Ambuyat
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  National dance
  Jipin tar / Joget
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  National dress
  Baju kurung
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  National monument
  Billionth Barrel Monument
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  National anthem
  View Anthem
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  National fruit
  Not Declared
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  National drink
  No official National drink
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  National colors
  yellow, black, white, and red
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  National sports
  Not Declared
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  National tree
  Simpor Flower Tree
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  National poet
  Sir Muda Omar Ali Saifuddin
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  National mausoleum
  Kubah Makam Diraja
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  National museum
  National Museum of Brunei
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  Central Bank
  Monetary Authority of Brunei Darussalam
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  Highest peak
  Bukit Pagon
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  Tallest building
  Ministry of Finance Building
• 
  National football team
  BRU
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  Tourism slogan
  Abode of Peace
• 
  Emoji flag
  ????????
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  National airline
  Royal Brunei Airlines
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  National instrument
  Gong, Tawak-tawak, Canang, and Gandang lambik
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  National hero
  Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah
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  Prime Minister
  Hassanal Bolkiah (Sultan)
• 
  Olympics Committee
  Brunei Darussalam National Olympic Council
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  Passport
  Passport of Brunei
• 
  Army
  Royal Brunei Land Forces
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  Navy
  Royal Brunei Navy
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  Air Force
  Royal Brunei Air Force
• 
  Mythical Creature
  Genali

Neighbouring countries of Brunei

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  Malaysia

Bruneian Proverbs - Popular quotes, proverbs and sayings.

A single egg, a village in uproar.

Afraid to live, unwilling to die.

In a jungle with no lions, the blind monkey is king.

Where there is grass, there are grasshoppers.

Do not blame an uneven floor if you do not know how to dance.

If you pinch your right thigh, your left thigh will feel it too.

When elephants clash, the mousedeer dies in between

When hearts fall out of favour, honey tastes like vinegar.

Do not think there are no crocodiles in still water.

Like the owl that misses the moon, a man wishes for the impossible.

Compare Brunei with other countries

Compare Brunei with its neighbours

• Vs. Malaysia

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