Brunei
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General Information for Brunei Darussalam
Geo-political:
Capital City: Bandar Seri Begawan. 04° 53.00′ N, 114° 56.00′ E
Nationality: (noun) Bruneian(s), (adjective) Bruneian.
Population: 464,478 (July 2020).
Communications:
International Direct Dial Code: 673.
Number of Internal Airports: 1 (2020).
Major Languages Spoken: Malay (Bahasa Melayu; official), English and Chinese dialects.
Economy:
Currency: 1 Brunei Dollar (BND) of 100 Cents.
Exchange Rates:
(as of November 2020)
USD 1.00 = BND 1.37
BND 1.00 = USD 0.73
Exchange rates under licence from
XE.com
Main Industries: Petroleum, petroleum refining, liquefied natural gas, construction, agriculture, aquaculture
and transportation.
Agricultural Products: Rice, vegetables, fruits, chickens, water buffalo, cattle, goats and eggs.
Imports: Machinery, mechanical appliance parts, mineral fuels, motor vehicles and electric
machinery.
Exports: Mineral fuels and organic chemicals.
Commodities: Crude: Production 100,000 bbl/d. Exports 127,400 bbl/d. Imports 160 bbl/d. Reserves 1,100,000,000 bbl.
Products: Production 10,310 bbl/d. Imports 6,948 bbl/d. LNG: Production 12,740,000,000 cu.m..
Exports 8,268,000,000 cu.m.. Reserves 260,500,000,000 cu.m..
Environment:
Territorial Sea: 12 n.m.
Exclusive Economic Zone: Exclusive Economic Zone: 200 n.m.
Coastline Extent: 161 km.
Climate: Tropical; hot, humid, rainy.
Natural Resources: Petroleum, natural gas and timber.
Natural Hazards: Typhoons, earthquakes, and severe flooding are rare.
Terrain: Flat coastal plain rises to mountains in east; hilly lowland in west.
CHARTS:
Notices to Mariners and Shipping Notices available from Marine Department Brunei.
www.marine.gov.bn/
POLLUTION:
Pollution incidents should be reported to the Marine Department, Ministry of Communications.
T: +673 277 2294. F: +673 277 1357. Alternatively, contact Muara Radio Coast Station. T: +673 770270.
MEDICAL:
The standards of healthcare in Brunei are generally acceptable, though basic hospital
supplies can run low from time to time. There are two significant medical facilities,
the Government General Hospital (RIPAS) in Bandar Seri Begawan, and the private Jerudong
Park Medical Centre (JPMC). Should complications arise, medical evacuation to Singapore
may be necessary so you should ensure that your insurance covers this.
In a dental emergency, treatment can be found either at Jerudong Park Medical Centre
(JPMC) or from local private dentists. Most branded pharmaceuticals are also readily
available though some items, e.g. decongestants, anti histamines, will require a doctor's
prescription in Brunei.
Dengue fever and other mosquito-borne diseases, such as malaria, have been reported
in Brunei. There are no vaccinations against these diseases, but there are preventative
measures that you can take.
Ministry of Health Brunei Darussalam.
www.moh.gov.bn
Also see "
General".
EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE:
Marine Department, Ministry of Communications. Tel: +673 277 1347. Fax: +673 277 1357. Telex: BU2650.
[email protected]
www.marine.gov.bn/
Marine Emergency Operations Room. Tel: +673 277 3088, 277 3090/1. Fax: +673 277 3600.
Activation Centre. Tel: +673 277 0270. Fax: +673 277 0293. Inmarsat C: 450800110.
CONSULS:
Brunei does not recognise dual nationality, so you can be refused entry if you are
found to be holding two passports of different nationality. If you are a dual national,
it is advisable to enter Brunei on the passport on which you exited your last country
of departure. While in Brunei, your nationality will be deemed to be that shown on
the passport which you used to enter the country. This may affect the consular assistance
that you receive in Brunei.
Embassies & High Commissions:
Bander Seri Begawan:
Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia,
Iran, Japan, Korea (Republic of), Kuwait, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Oman, Pakistan,
Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Turkey,
United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam.
Consulates:
Bander Seri Begawan:
Belgium, Benin, Burkina Faso, Chile, Finland, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Switzerland.
Kuala Belait:
Mexico, Sri Lanka.
Seria:
Netherlands.
Other Representations in Brunei:
Bander Seri Begawan:
Taiwan.
Embassies & High Commissions Accredited to Brunei:
Panama.
Also see "
General".
BANKS:
Credit cards are accepted at most major establishments although an additional surcharge
can be applied. Travellers' cheques can be cashed at banks or major hotels. Singapore
Dollars may also be used in Brunei and are of the same value as the Brunei Dollar.
Most other major currencies are convertible at banks, hotels or official moneychangers.
Also see "
General".
CUSTOMS:
The sale of alcohol in Brunei is prohibited. Non-Muslims over 17 years of age may
import duty-free, two bottles of wine or spirits and 12 cans of beer on entry into
Brunei, but must declare them to Customs on arrival. There must be at least a 48-hour
gap between each import. Keep the Customs slip in case of inspection.
Royal Customs and Excise.
www.mof.gov.bn/
Also see "
General".
SHORE LEAVE:
Visitors should be aware that smoking is prohibited in certain public places, including
shopping and eating areas, bus stops and stations and government buildings. Offenders
may be fined for breaking this law.
REPATRIATION:
A departure tax (BND5 for travel to Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines and BND12
for all other destinations) is payable in local currency at the airport check-in desk,
on departure from Brunei International Airport.
Also see "
General".
GENERAL:
Information obtained from UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office. Consult
www.gov.uk/fco for updates.
