https://padlet.com/gabrielaneci/gxm86qrehoxwk7uc Brunei is a tiny nation situated on the island of Borneo and divided into 2 distinct sections surrounded by Malaysia and the South China Sea. en-us 2021-07-16 19:11:43 UTC 2026-01-03 11:59:28 UTC hello@padlet.com gabrielaneci https://padlet.com/gabrielaneci/gxm86qrehoxwk7uc/wish/1652938072 Brunei is a small country with just 5,765 square kilometers of land, making it the 172nd largest country in existence.
Its population is proportional to its size, and the country is divided into four districts, the largest of which is Brunei-Maura, with more than half of the country's population. Almost 97% of Brunei's population lives in the greater western area (including Brunei-Muara, Tutong and Belait), while only 10,000 people live in the eastern mountains.
The estimated population is 437,259, with around 200,000 people living in the capital and largest city of Bandar Seri Begawan.


]]> 2021-07-16 19:16:41 UTC https://padlet.com/gabrielaneci/gxm86qrehoxwk7uc/wish/1652938072 gabrielaneci https://padlet.com/gabrielaneci/gxm86qrehoxwk7uc/wish/1652941961 The predominant religion in Brunei is Islam, but important Christian and Buddhist segments are present in Brunei society.
Brunei adopts the sultanate regime, that is, it is an Islamic monarchy of Malay origin, an ethnic group that represents the majority of the population, and there is also an important Chinese community. The local currency is the brunean dollar and the official language is Malay, although there are English speakers.]]> 2021-07-16 19:24:11 UTC https://padlet.com/gabrielaneci/gxm86qrehoxwk7uc/wish/1652941961 gabrielaneci https://padlet.com/gabrielaneci/gxm86qrehoxwk7uc/wish/1652946459 Proportion of population per area]]> 2021-07-16 19:32:57 UTC https://padlet.com/gabrielaneci/gxm86qrehoxwk7uc/wish/1652946459 gabrielaneci https://padlet.com/gabrielaneci/gxm86qrehoxwk7uc/wish/1652947630 Between the 15th and 17th centuries the Empire of Brunei lived its golden age, extending across the entire island of Borneo and north to the Philippines.
However, due to internal struggles for royal succession, the Brunei Sultanate entered a period of decline, while the influence of European colonial powers in the region grew, contributing to destroy the economic base of Brunei and other neighboring sultanates.
Meanwhile, the British extended control over the territory in 1888, and the country later became a protectorate of the British Government, but under the care of the British in foreign affairs.
In the late 1950s and early 1960s, the local government rejected pressure to join the Malaysian Federation, whose independence was about to take place. The Sultan of Brunei decides to keep Brunei as an independent state separate from Malaysia.
However, not much is known about the country's early history. At the beginning of the 15th century, Brunei was an independent kingdom. In the 16th century, it controlled almost the entire island of Borneo. In 1959, Brunei gained partial independence.

]]> 2021-07-16 19:35:04 UTC https://padlet.com/gabrielaneci/gxm86qrehoxwk7uc/wish/1652947630 gabrielaneci https://padlet.com/gabrielaneci/gxm86qrehoxwk7uc/wish/1652950259 Brunei's economy depends on its large oil and natural gas reserves. There are few factories other than petroleum products. The majority of the population works in the service or construction sector. A small number of farmers grow vegetables, fruits and rice.
During the 1970s, the sultan (king) used part of the profits from oil and gas exploration to improve people's lives. Health care and education are still offered free of charge to all citizens.

]]> 2021-07-16 19:40:47 UTC https://padlet.com/gabrielaneci/gxm86qrehoxwk7uc/wish/1652950259 gabrielaneci https://padlet.com/gabrielaneci/gxm86qrehoxwk7uc/wish/1653026682 2021-07-16 22:29:19 UTC https://padlet.com/gabrielaneci/gxm86qrehoxwk7uc/wish/1653026682 gabrielaneci https://padlet.com/gabrielaneci/gxm86qrehoxwk7uc/wish/1653028571 1- The name Brunei Darussalam means "abode of peace", which is more true due to the country's high standard of living and longer life expectancy (the average is 75.93 years in 2020).

2- Much of Shell's oil comes from offshore drilling rigs in Brunei.

3- Brunei passed a law in 2014 making homosexuality a crime punishable by ten years in prison. In 2019, it was announced that the penalty would be death by stoning.

4- The literacy rate in Brunei is estimated at 97.2% of the population.

5- The Sultan (Head of State) also serves as Minister of Defense, Prime Minister, Minister of Finance and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Brunei

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