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Brunei

Continent: Southeast Asia

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Background

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.

Location

Southeastern Asia, bordering the South China Sea and Malaysia

Area Comparative

Slightly smaller than Delaware

Maritime Claims

Territorial sea: 12 nm

Exclusive economic zone: 200 nm or to median line

Climate
Tropical; hot, humid, rainy

Natural Hazards

Typhoons, earthquakes, and severe flooding are rare

Environment Current Issues

Seasonal smoke/haze resulting from forest fires in Indonesia

Environment International Agreements

Party to: Biodiversity, Desertification, Endangered Species, Environmental Modification, Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, Ozone Layer Protection, Ship Pollution

Signed, but not ratified: None of the selected agreements

Geography Note

Close to vital sea lanes through South China Sea linking Indian and Pacific Oceans; two parts physically separated by Malaysia; almost an enclave within Malaysia
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Map Reference

  • Southeast Asia

Irrigated Land 2003

  • 10 sq km

Area 2007

  • Total
    5,770 sq km
  • Land
    5,270 sq km
  • Water
    500 sq km

Coastline

  • 161 km

Geographical Coordinates

  • 4 30 N, 114 40 E

Land use 2007

  • Arable Land
    2.08%
  • Permanent Crops
    0.87%
  • Other
    97.05%

Terrain

  • Flat coastal plain rises to mountains in east; hilly lowland in west

Elevation

  • Lowest Point: South China Sea 0 m
  • Highest Point: Bukit Pagon 1,850 m

Land Boundaries

  • Total
    381 km
  • Malaysia
    381 km

Natural Resources

  • Petroleum
  • Natural gas
  • Timber
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