Quick Facts
- The Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, completed in 1958, features a stunning golden dome that is 52 meters high and is surrounded by a man-made lagoon.
- Bandar Seri Begawan is home to Kampong Ayer, the world's largest water village, where over 30,000 residents live in stilt houses and it has been inhabited for over a thousand years.
- The Royal Regalia Museum showcases the crown jewels and ceremonial regalia of the Sultan of Brunei, including a gold-plated chariot used during royal events.
- Brunei's national park, Ulu Temburong, is known as the 'Green Jewel of Brunei' and contains some of the oldest rainforest in the world, estimated to be over 50 million years old.
- The city is known for having one of the highest per capita incomes globally, with a significant portion of its economy driven by oil and gas reserves.
Travel Details
- Country
- Brunei Bandar Seri Begawan
- Population
- 100K-1M
- Daily Budget
- $40-80
- Best Time to Visit
- JanβMay
- Current Weather
- π§οΈ26Β°C/79Β°FRain Showers
- Currency
- $ BND
- Coordinates
- 4.8895, 114.9418
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