Brunei
Geographic & General info
- Capital: Bandar Seri Begawan
- Population: approx. 450,000
- Languages: Malay (official), English
- Area: 5,765 km²
- Time Zone: UTC+8 (BNT)
- Currency: Brunei Dollar (BND)
- Flag Colors: Yellow with white and black diagonal stripes and the national emblem in red
- National Holiday: February 23
- National Anthem: Allah Peliharakan Sultan
- Neighboring Countries: Malaysia (completely surrounded by the state of Sarawak)
Top 15 Largest Cities
- Bandar Seri Begawan
- Kuala Belait
- Seria
- Tutong
- Bangar
- Jerudong
- Muara
- Mentiri
- Berakas
- Sengkurong
- Gadong
- Kilanas
- Lumut
- Telisai
- Labi
Top 15 Highlights
- Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque
- Kampong Ayer (Water Village / 'Venice of the East')
- Ulu Temburong National Park
- Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque
- Istana Nurul Iman (The Royal Palace)
- Royal Regalia Museum
- Taman Mahkota Jubli Emas Park
- Jerudong Park Playground
- Brunei Museum (Kota Batu)
- The Empire Hotel & Country Club
- Luagan Lalak Forest Recreation Park
- Tanjong Batu Beach
- Malay Technology Museum
- Temburong Bridge (Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Bridge)
- Gadong Night Market
Climate and Nature
Brunei features a tropical rainforest climate characterized by hot temperatures, high humidity, and heavy rainfall year-round. Over 70% of its total land area is covered by pristine virgin rainforests. Nature encompasses dense ancient jungles, mangrove estuaries, and rich endemic fauna such as the proboscis monkey.
Culture and Gastronomy
Bruneian culture is deeply anchored in traditional Malay customs and Islamic values of the Sultanate. Gastronomy shares strong similarities with Malaysian and Indonesian cuisines. The national dish is Ambuyat (a starchy sago palm dish eaten using pronged bamboo sticks and dipped into spicy sauces), accompanied by Rendang, Nasi Lemak, and Beef Salai.
Economy
Brunei's economy relies heavily on crude oil and natural gas production, providing the country with one of the highest GDP per capita levels in Southeast Asia. Government efforts are actively expanding into economic diversification, including halal manufacturing, financial services, and eco-tourism development.
Did you know?
- Kampong Ayer is the world's largest water village, consisting of thousands of stilt houses built over the Brunei River housing tens of thousands of residents.
- Istana Nurul Iman, featuring nearly 1,800 rooms, is officially listed in the Guinness World Records as the largest residential royal palace in the world.
- Citizens of Brunei pay no personal income tax and receive free medical care and university education funded by petroleum revenues.
- Ulu Temburong National Park protects one of Borneo's most pristine primary rainforest ecosystems and is accessible exclusively via traditional longboats.
- Spanning nearly 30 kilometers, the Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Bridge connecting the Temburong enclave to the mainland is the longest bridge in Southeast Asia.
Live footage: Discover Brunei via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in Brunei and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from Brunei: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in Brunei: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from Brunei in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
