What is the name of the capital and largest city in Brunei?
"Katok, Brunei Katok, locally known in Malay as or , is a village administrative division in Brunei-Muara District, Brunei. It is a village subdivision under the mukim or subdistrict of Gadong 'A'. The community of Katok is jointly led with that of Tungku subdivision by a or village head, and the incumbent is Ismail bin Rajab. Katok is also a designated postcode area with the postcode BE2319. Katok is primarily a residential area on the outskirts of Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei. It is the original settlement area for which Katok 'A' and Katok 'B', two housing areas"
"Bandar Seri Begawan Bandar Seri Begawan ( or ) (Jawi: بندر سري بڬاوان ; ) (formerly known as Brunei Town) is the capital city of the Sultanate of Brunei. It is officially governed as a municipality (). Bandar Seri Begawan has an estimated population of 100,700, and including the whole Brunei-Muara District, the metro area has an estimated population of 279,924. The original name for this city was ""Bandar Brunei"" or ""Brunei Town"" in English. In 1967, Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III abdicated in favour of his eldest son, Hassanal Bolkiah and took the title of ""Seri Begawan"". Omar was"
"Istana Nurul Iman The Istana Nurul Iman (Jawi: ايستان نور الإيمان; English: The Light of Faith Palace) is the official residence of the Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, and the seat of the Brunei government. The palace is located on a leafy, riverside sprawl of hills on the banks of the Brunei River, a few kilometres southwest of Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei's capital city. The palace is often at the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality. It is considered to be the world's largest private residence in terms of floor area, earning it the title of ""world's largest residential"
"Ganjavi. These are located in various regions and capital of Azerbaijan – the palace of government: Istana Nurul Iman is the world's largest palace and is the official residence of the Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, and the seat of the Brunei government. The palace is located on a leafy sprawl of hills on the banks of the Brunei River, a few kilometres south of Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei's capital. A famed example of Chinese palaces is the Forbidden City: the imperial palace of the Chinese empire from the Ming Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty. It is"
"for young children. The palace is also open to Muslims during 10 days of the Ramadhan period for Tadarus and Tarawih prayer gathering. Istana Nurul Iman The Istana Nurul Iman (Jawi: ايستان نور الإيمان; English: The Light of Faith Palace) is the official residence of the Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, and the seat of the Brunei government. The palace is located on a leafy, riverside sprawl of hills on the banks of the Brunei River, a few kilometres southwest of Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei's capital city. The palace is often at the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality."
"from the City Centre of Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei. The site is also located close to the bank of the Kedayan River, which provides water transport access to the populaces of Kampong Ayer on the Brunei River. Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital, commonly abbreviated as RIPAS Hospital, is the main and largest hospital in Brunei. It is the primary referral hospital, as well as a teaching hospital for medical and nursing students mainly from Universiti Brunei Darussalam, the only university in the country providing such courses. The hospital is funded"
"Kiarong Kiarong is a neighbourhood and commercial area in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei. It is officially a village subdivision under Gadong B, a mukim (subdistrict) of Brunei-Muara District. Kiarong has an area of and a population of 5,556. The community is led by a or village head and the incumbent is Omarsidi bin Ahmad. The postcode for Kiarong is BE1318. Kiarong is home to Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah, one of the two state mosques of Brunei. Kiarong is officially known in Malay as ( is sometimes spelt as ), which literally means 'Kiarong Village'. Kiarong is located"
"Kampong Ayer Kampong Ayer is a historical settlement area on in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei. Literally means 'Water Village' (), Kampong Ayer consists of a cluster of traditional stilt villages built on the Brunei River, mainly in the vicinity of the present-day """" or the City Centre. Hence, it has often been dubbed as 'Venice of the East' since the past. Kampong Ayer has been historically the principal settlement of Brunei; it was the de facto capital, in particular social and economic centre, of the Bruneian Empire for a few centuries, but also extending into the early"
"to . Istana Nurul Iman is the seat of the Brunei government and is the largest residential palace in the world according to Guinness World Records. There are two prime minister offices in the city: one is located inside Istana Nurul Iman and another one is located at Jalan Kumbang Pasang. The city is administered by the Bandar Seri Begawan Municipal Department, a department which was originally responsible to maintain the cleanliness and provide services to the municipality. The locality achieved the status of city in 1920. With an area of 100.36 square kilometres, the city is located in the"
"the Japanese occupation increased from M$1 million in 1946 to M$100 million (US$32.6 million) in 1952. A five-year development plan with a budget of M$100 million was also implemented in 1953, with infrastructure receiving the largest percentage (80%) and the rest going toward social programmes. Together with the expansion of the oil and gas industry, commercialisation began to transform Brunei's capital and a large number of public buildings were constructed, along with the development of a central business district in the 1970s and 1980s. On 1 August 2007, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah gave consent for the expansion of the city from"
"most populous district of Brunei namely Brunei-Muara District. The city comprises the following Mukims (subdivisions of a district): However, 6 mukims are collectively known as Kampong Ayer or Water Village namely: Burong Pinggai Ayer, Sungai Kebun, Sungai Kedayan, Peramu, Saba, and Tamoi. Bandar Seri Begawan is located at 4°53'25""N, 114°56'32""E, on the northern bank of the Brunei River. Brunei features a tropical rainforest climate which is relatively hot and wet. The city sees heavy precipitation throughout the course of the year with the Northeast Monsoon blows from December to March, while the Southeast Monsoon around June to October. The Bruneian"
"Hassanal Bolkiah Hassanal Bolkiah, GCB GCMG (full name: Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam; born 15 July 1946) is the 29th and current Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei. He is also the first and incumbent Prime Minister of Brunei. The eldest son of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III and ""Raja Isteri"" (Queen) Pengiran Anak Damit, he succeeded to the throne as the Sultan of Brunei, following the abdication of his father on 5 October 1967. Sultan Hassanal was also known as the"
"other commercial buildings. The businesses are mainly retail. There are also a few lodging establishments. Kampong Parit is home to a few of the institutions in the country which provide the Islamic religious education, mainly that which is taught in Arabic, namely: Kampong Parit, Kianggeh Kampong Parit or Parit, also known as Serigan, is an area in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei, as well as a village-level subdivision in Kianggeh, a mukim (subdistrict) in Brunei-Muara District. The postcode for Kampong Parit is BA1912. It is home to Batu Satu commercial area, one of the capital's commercial areas, as"
"in 2009. Brunei is the host to one of the richest marathons in Asia, offering more than $500,000 in prize money. Also, Brunei hosts the Brunei Open, a part of the Asian Golf Tour. Past winners include Terry Pilkadaris. NHL player Craig Adams was born in Seria, Brunei. The local martial arts in Brunei is called ""Silat Suffian Bela Diri"" (German site) Rugby union is also played in Brunei. The Brunei national rugby union is in the 6th division. Sport in Brunei Brunei is one of the weakest nations in sport terms but has greatly improved since 1999. Its first"
"in the central part of Brunei-Muara District, in the heart of the capital, Bandar Seri Begawan. Two controlled-access dual carriageways, namely Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Highway and Jalan Jame' 'Asr, intersect within Kiarong subdivision and thus divides the area into four parts. The largest area constitutes the residential neighbourhood; it is contiguous with the neighbourhoods of Kiulap to the east and Beribi to the west. The northwestern part is where a few educational institutions in Kiarong are located, although the area is often regarded part of Gadong as it is closer to the commercial area than the residential heart of Kiarong."
"Seri Begawan, the capital city of Brunei. The abattoir is located on a 16 hectares site in what was formerly a mainly agricultural area, although recent developments of the surrounding areas have placed it in a mostly residential area. It operates in strict accordance with the requirements of Islamic Laws and provides Islamic-sanctioned slaughtering facilities to local farmers and butchers, as well as for the Islamic rituals of Qurban, Aqiqah and other religious ceremonies. The abattoir also sells halal meat to the public and supplies Royal Brunei Airlines' inflight catering, via Royal Brunei Catering. Most of the personnel from Mulaut"
"Graduate Studies College and Laksamana College of Business. Several countries have set up their embassies, commissions or consulates in Bandar Seri Begawan, including Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burma, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Finland, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Korea, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States and Vietnam. Bandar Seri Begawan currently has only one sister city: Bandar Seri Begawan Bandar Seri Begawan ( or ) (Jawi: بندر سري بڬاوان ; ) (formerly known as Brunei Town) is the capital city"
"Brunei Police Force. He has been awarded: N.B. * ""decoration founded by the sultan on 1 August 1968"" ; ** = ""decoration founded by the sultan on 15 August 1982"" Hassanal Bolkiah Hassanal Bolkiah, GCB GCMG (full name: Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam; born 15 July 1946) is the 29th and current Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei. He is also the first and incumbent Prime Minister of Brunei. The eldest son of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III and ""Raja Isteri"" (Queen)"
"coastline next to the South China Sea, and it shares a border with Malaysia. It has of territorial waters, and a exclusive economic zone. About 97% of the population lives in the larger western part (Belait, Tutong, and Brunei-Muara), while only about 10,000 people live in the mountainous eastern part (Temburong District). The total population of Brunei is approximately 408,000 , of which around 150,000 live in the capital Bandar Seri Begawan. Other major towns are the port town of Muara, the oil-producing town of Seria and its neighbouring town, Kuala Belait. In Belait District, the Panaga area is home"
"to the Kedayan River and the construction of Taman Mahkota Jubli Emas. There are two primary schools in Tamoi, namely Bendahara Lama Primary School and Haji Tarif Primary School. Each school also shares buildings with a religious school of the namesake. Duli Pengiran Muda Mahkota Pengiran Muda Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah Mosque serves the Tamoi residents for congregrational Islamic prayers and activities, in particular Jumu'ah or the weekly Friday prayers. Tamoi, Brunei-Muara Tamoi () is a neighbourhood in Kampong Ayer, the stilt settlement on the Brunei River in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei. It is officially a mukim (subdistrict)"
"cities like Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Saigon, Bangkok, Jakarta and many more. Two hours drive away is Miri (Malaysia), Brunei's closest neighbour city. From Thailand to Brunei - The International Fruit Carving. Farewell Dinner Party for Diplomat Students. End of Semester Party. International Club of Universiti Brunei Darussalam Universiti Brunei Darussalam was established in 1985, only a year after the country of Brunei regained full independence, with an intake of 176 students. In 1988, the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Education was merged into the university. UBD has opened its door to international students since its early beginning. Early on,"
"other one is Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque) and is located within Kiarong subdivision. It was inaugurated in 1994 by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and can accommodate 5,000 worshippers. Gadong Wet Market and Pasar Pelbagai Barangan Gadong, a food marketplace, are also located within Kiarong subdivision, although it is more commonly regarded to be located in Gadong area. Kiarong Kiarong is a neighbourhood and commercial area in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei. It is officially a village subdivision under Gadong B, a mukim (subdistrict) of Brunei-Muara District. Kiarong has an area of and a population of 5,556. The community is"
"They include: Pengiran Anak Puteri Besar Primary School is the sole primary school in Peramu. It also shares facility with the religious school of the namesake, which provides Islamic religious primary education that is compulsory for Muslim pupils in the country. The of Kampong Peramu serves the Muslim residents of Peramu for congregrational Islamic prayers and activities. Peramu, Brunei-Muara Peramu () is a neighbourhood in Kampong Ayer, the stilt settlement on the Brunei River in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei. It is officially a mukim (subdistrict) in Brunei-Muara District, as well as part of the capital's municipal areas."
"held on main mosques on all four of the districts of the country and at midnight, on 1 January 1984, the Proclamation of Independence was read by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. The sultan subsequently assumed the title ""His Majesty"", rather than the previous ""His Royal Highness"". Brunei was admitted to the United Nations on 22 September 1984, becoming the organisation's 159th member. History of Brunei The history of Brunei concerns the settlements and societies located on the north coast of the island of Borneo, which has been under the influence of Indianised kingdoms and empires for much of its history. Islamisation"
"Tamoi, Brunei-Muara Tamoi () is a neighbourhood in Kampong Ayer, the stilt settlement on the Brunei River in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei. It is officially a mukim (subdistrict) in Brunei-Muara District, as well as parts of the capital's municipal areas. As a mukim, it is headed by a penghulu and the incumbent is Mokti bin Matsaleh. Tamoi comprises sub-neighbourhoods, which are officially designated as villages, that is subdivisions of mukim. At present, they include: There used to be two other villages namely Limbongan and Ujong Bukit but have since ceased to exist due to the redevelopment project"
"Brunei Brunei ( ), officially the Nation of Brunei, the Abode of Peace (, Jawi: ), is a country located on the north coast of the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. Apart from its coastline with the South China Sea, the sovereign state is completely surrounded by the Malaysian state of Sarawak. It is separated into two parts by the Sarawak district of Limbang. Brunei is the only sovereign state completely on the island of Borneo; the remainder of the island's territory is divided between the nations of Malaysia and Indonesia. Brunei's population was in . At the peak"
"Kampong Parit, Kianggeh Kampong Parit or Parit, also known as Serigan, is an area in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei, as well as a village-level subdivision in Kianggeh, a mukim (subdistrict) in Brunei-Muara District. The postcode for Kampong Parit is BA1912. It is home to Batu Satu commercial area, one of the capital's commercial areas, as well as a few of the Islamic religious education institutions in the country. Kampong Parit comes from the Malay name which translates as 'Parit Village'. Batu Satu commercial area, located within Kampong Parit, comprises a cluster of shophouses, small-sized shopping centres and"
"Tungku Tungku is a populated place located on the outskirts of Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei. It is the collective name for the village subdivision of Tungku and the public housing areas of Tungku Landless Indigenous Citizens' Housing Scheme (). Tungku is located in the central part of Brunei-Muara District on the north-western outskirts of Bandar Seri Begawan, hence de facto a suburb of the capital. The neighbouring populated places include Rimba to the east and north-east as well as Katok to the south. As a village subdivision, the area of Tungku actually extends northwards to the coast"
"Kuala Belait Kuala Belait (Jawi: ), officially known in Malay as (literally 'Kuala Belait Town'), is a town located in the westernmost part of Brunei, in Belait District. It is the second largest settlement in the country after Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei, and functions as the capital for the district. Kuala Belait is officially a municipality (), as well as a village-level subdivision under the mukim or subdistrict of the same name. The postcode for Kuala Belait subdivision is KA1131. ""Kuala Belait"" literally means ""the mouth of the Belait River"" in the Malay language. Its name comes"
"and capital of Belait District; Seria, a town also in Belait District; and Tutong, the town of Tutong District. Although Muara in Brunei-Muara District and Bangar, the capital of Temburong District, are officially known in Malay as and (literally 'Muara Town' and 'Bangar Town'), they do not have municipal status but instead administered as village-level subdivisions. Municipalities of Brunei Municipalities in Brunei are settlements which have been incorporated by the government to run as municipalities. They are independent from the hierarchy of the country's subdivisions but nevertheless overlap with mukims and villages, the second- and third-level administrative divisions of Brunei."
"border of Tungku subdivision area with the South China Sea can be found Tungku Beach, which has been made a recreational ground. Tungku Tungku is a populated place located on the outskirts of Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei. It is the collective name for the village subdivision of Tungku and the public housing areas of Tungku Landless Indigenous Citizens' Housing Scheme (). Tungku is located in the central part of Brunei-Muara District on the north-western outskirts of Bandar Seri Begawan, hence de facto a suburb of the capital. The neighbouring populated places include Rimba to the east and"
"the country located in Cotabato City. Philippine President Benigno Aquino III, made a state visit to Brunei on 1–2 June 2011 and visited the country again on 23 September 2012 to attend the royal wedding of Princess Hajah Hafizah Sururul Bolkiah. Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei made a state visit on 15–16 April 2013 to the Philippines to discuss Brunei's chairmanship in the ASEAN summit. The sultan thanked President Aquino for the Philippines' support for his country's ASEAN chairmanship. The South China Sea dispute was also on agenda. The Philippines urged Brunei as chair, to prioritise on the conclusion of"
"on the outskirts of Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei. The area comprises a cluster of public housing under the or Landless Indigenous Citizens' Housing Scheme, a government housing programme. Although it is named after the original settlement area of Katok, Katok 'A' is not contiguous with it; Katok 'A' is considered part of Tungku, hence it is also named 'Tungku Landless Indigenous Citizens' Housing Scheme' (Area 3). Access to Katok 'A' is primarily served by Simpang 355 of Jalan Tungku. There is also a secondary access: Simpang 289 provides additional link between Simpang 355 and Jalan Tungku. Katok"