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Visiting Brunei

Q: The Sultan of Brunei's Istana Nurul Iman palace has 1,788 rooms, making it the largest residential palace in the world?

Yes. The Sultan of Brunei's Istana Nurul Iman palace has 1,788 rooms, making it the largest residential palace in the world.

Q: Brunei has no income tax and its citizens receive free education and healthcare funded by the nation's oil wealth?

Yes. Brunei has no income tax and its citizens receive free education and healthcare funded by the nation's oil wealth.

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Capital

Bandar Seri Begawan

Population

449K

Currency

Brunei Dollar (BND)

Best Time to Visit

February–October

Travel Statistics

#47

World Tourism Rank

0.004%

of World Land Area

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Recommended: February–October

Fun Facts

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The Sultan of Brunei's Istana Nurul Iman palace has 1,788 rooms, making it the largest residential palace in the world.

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Brunei has no income tax and its citizens receive free education and healthcare funded by the nation's oil wealth.

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A tiny oil-rich sultanate with golden mosques hidden in Borneo's rainforest.

- A traveler on visiting Brunei

About Brunei

Brunei is a small but wealthy sultanate on the island of Borneo known for its opulent mosques, pristine rainforests, and royal heritage. The Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque and the vast Istana Nurul Iman palace showcase the country's oil-funded grandeur, while Ulu Temburong National Park offers unspoiled tropical wilderness. Brunei provides a unique and undervisited glimpse into Islamic culture in Southeast Asia.