BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

Bendera - the flag

Payung Ubor-Ubor - the Royal Umbrella

Sayap - the wing

Tangan (Kimhap) - the hand

Bulan - the crescent

The Bendera and Payung Ubor-Ubor- have been Royal regalia's since the creation of the crest

The Sayap - the wing of four feathers - symbolizes the protection of justice, tranquility, prosperity and peace

Tangan or Kimhap - the hand - signifies the Government's pledge to promote welfare, peace and prosperity

Bulan - the crescent - is the symbol of Islam, the national religion of Brunei Darussalam

The characters inscribed on the crescent is the National slogan, "Always in service with God's guidance".

The scroll beneath the crest reads "Brunei Darussalam" which means "Brunei, the abode of peace".


Head of State: His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah

Head of Government :His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah

Independence Day : January 1, 1984

Capital : Bandar Seri Begawan

Land area : 5,765 sq. km

Population : 370.1 thousand (2005)

Language(s) : Malay (official), English, Chinese

Natural Resource : Petroleum, Natural Gas, Timber

Religion : Muslim (official) - 67%, Buddhist - 13%, Christian - 10%, Others - 10%

GDP : (PPP) 2005 estimate - Total $9.009 billion (138th)

GNP : US$7.75bn. 2005 estimateTotal$9.009 billionPer capita$24,826

Major export : oil and natural gas

Trade partners:

-Import partners :

1. Singapore

2. Malaysia

3. UK

4. Japan

5. Indonesia

-Export Partners :

1. Japan

2. South Korea

3. Australia

4. U.S

5. Thailand