Cool facts about Brunei
Posted on Sep 01, 2025 / Travel
- Brunei has one of the highest standards of living in Asia thanks to its oil and gas wealth.
- The Sultan of Brunei is one of the world’s longest-reigning monarchs and lives in the world’s largest residential palace.
- About two-thirds of the country is still covered by pristine rainforest.
- Kampong Ayer, the water village, has been home to tens of thousands of people for centuries and is sometimes called the “Venice of the East.”
- Brunei has no personal income tax — citizens get free healthcare and education funded by the state.
- Despite being small, Brunei has strict conservation policies that help protect its forests and wildlife.
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