Bandar Seri Begawan

Bandar Seri Begawan is Brunei’s capital and largest city, located along the Brunei River near its mouth on Brunei Bay.

Brunei: Brunei is a sovereign state on the northern coast of Borneo in Southeast Asia. Bandar Seri Begawan is Brunei’s capital and principal urban center.
Istana Nurul Iman: Istana Nurul Iman is the official residence and seat of the Sultan of Brunei. This palace lies in the capital and serves as a major site of state ceremony.
Brunei Sultanate: The Brunei Sultanate is a monarchy whose historical state and ruling dynasty developed on Borneo. The capital has long been closely tied to the sultanate’s royal and political institutions.
Brunei Malay: Brunei Malay is the dominant language variety in Brunei and a major language of everyday life there. It is widely heard in the capital’s public and commercial life.
Brunei River: The Brunei River is a waterway in northwestern Borneo that flows through the capital region into Brunei Bay. The city grew along this river and its adjoining waterways.
Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque: Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque is a major mosque in Bandar Seri Begawan, completed in 1958. Its central location and dome make it a defining landmark of the capital.
British protectorate of Brunei: The British protectorate of Brunei was the period from 1888 to 1984 when Britain controlled Brunei’s foreign affairs and defense. The protectorate shaped the administration of the capital before independence.
Islam in Brunei: Islam is Brunei’s official religion and the faith of most of its population. Mosques and religious institutions are prominent in the capital’s civic landscape.
Brunei Bay: Brunei Bay is a coastal inlet on Borneo’s northwestern shore, bordered by Brunei and Malaysia. The river carrying the city’s traffic opens into this bay.
Royal Regalia Museum: The Royal Regalia Museum in Bandar Seri Begawan displays objects associated with Brunei’s monarchy and the Sultan’s coronation. Its collections interpret the royal institution centered in the capital.

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