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Brunei Darussalam
Brunei is a sovereign state and sultanate located on the northern coast of the island of Borneo, in Southeast Asia. The country is on a small piece of coast on the South China Sea after, completely surrounded by the Malaysian state of Sarawak. In Brunei population of about 400,000 people. The capital of the country is Bandar Seri Begawan.
Brunei is a country with a tropical rainy climate. There are still find plenty of untouched rainforest where you can find many plant and animal species. Off the coast you find oilfields where the main cities of the country are: the capital, the Muara port and oil towns like Kuala Belait and Seria. Also you can see mountainous areas in the country with mangrove forests and jungles and swamps.
Brunei is a beautiful country to visit. You'll enjoy the tropical rain forests, beautiful white sandy beaches and a wide variety of flora and fauna. In short, highly recommended!
Transport, Getting into the country
The main airport of Brunei is the Brunei International Airport. It is a small but functional airport.
The national airline, Royal Brunei Airlines, which flies daily to include Amsterdam and London and other great places near Brunei. You can use a taxi drive to Bandar Seri Begawan in about 20 minutes.
Transport in the country
There is a total of 1284 km which paved road, you can move with the car. There is a road from Bandar Seri Begawan to other towns on the coast. All vehicles can use the road. There is also a road that leads into the jungle. The only paved roads are located along the coast. In the interior you will find almost no (paved) roads.
Taxis you will not easily find in Brunei. There are about 40 in the country, of which there are usually 10 to the airport, standing in the Belait district. And 8 There is a small chance that you can get a taxi to address. If you do need a taxi, it is best one by telephone. There are no taxi meters in a taxi, because there is no taxi or regulation that says you have to have one. The drivers usually have fixed prices for certain trips. There may be differences in price per taxi driver.
An alternative to get around in Brunei is to rent a tour bus. These rental companies you often find places where a ferry arrive, as in Muara. You can also catch a bus. Around the capital there is a good network of minivans. However, there are no scheduled times when the bus is at the stop. It is normal to have to wait 30 to 45 minutes on a bus.
Visa
Dutch can visit Brunei without a visa, provided the passport still valid 6 months from the day you arrive in Brunei. The stay, but may only up to 30 days.
The currency
The currency in Brunei is the Brunei dollar.
Brunei uses prices on average for Asian countries. However, prices in Brunei are slightly higher than other countries in the region such as Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines. Compared to the Netherlands, Brunei fairly cheap country.
Safety
Brunei is a relatively safe country. Nevertheless, you should remain vigilant for any criminal activity. Remember also that in the larger cities usually prevents more crime.
Population and culture
The largest part of the population is Malay (67%). There is also a Chinese minority of about 15% and there are some tribes such as the Iban and Duson who live in the jungle. Brunei is officially an Islamic state, so you find many beautiful mosques in the country. The sale of alcohol is prohibited, as is importing meat that is not halal slaughtered. During Ramadan, it is impolite to eat in sight of fasting people, drink or smoke. It is appropriate to first ask people this permission. The Chinese population is Buddhism and the native inhabitants are Christian.
The economy of Brunei lives on gas and oil. The Sultan is one of the richest men in the world and the people of Brunei are fairly rich, the country is seen as a developed country. The government provides most of the facilities and thus you will not encounter a lot of poverty in Brunei.
Flora & Fauna
Most residents of Brunei live in the coastal towns which tropical forests can still go their way inland. Because Brunei lives on gas and oil, cutting down these forests never been needed, making them largely remain unaffected. 75% of the small country is even to rainforest. In the rainforests you'll find lots of tropical birds and plants and trees. It is also the home for various forest animals like monkeys, tigers, buffaloes, lions and lizards. If you go into the forest, it is wise to do this with a guide, you get lost quite fast. It is also recommended to stay on the path and follow directions on the signs. An example of a park where you can see the wild up close, the Ulu Temburong National Park.
Brunei is a small part of the sea where you can admire beautiful underwater landscapes. It is a must for snorkeling or diving. You will find among other tropical fish and coral reefs. There are also a number of shipwrecks that you can discover while diving.
Medical Information
There is a large hospital in the capital of the country: the Raja Isteri Anak Saleha Hospital Peng Iran. There are also some private health facilities. Health care is relatively good.
By day protection against mosquitoes stabbing wisely because the disease dengue (dengue) occurs in the country.
Vaccinations
If you come from an endemic area (an area where yellow fever occurs) is a vaccination against yellow fever is required.
Some vaccinations also recommended, these vaccinations against:
- DTP (diphtheria, tetanus and polio)
- Typhoid for stays of two weeks or longer
- Hepatitis A
If you stay in Brunei for more than three months, vaccination against hepatitis B are recommended. It is also wise to consult your desk vaccination or vaccination against tuberculosis and Japanese encephalitis is needed.
For current recommendations, however, is the mind to contact GGD, Travel Clinic or the Tropical Centre.
The language
The official language of Brunei is Malay. Besides Malay is also spoken Chinese and English. Other languages that occur are Kedayan, Tutong, Murut, Dusun and Iban.
History
Brunei's been about 600 years a sultanate. The empire reached its golden age from the 15th to the 17th century, when it ruled over the island of Borneo and part of the Philippines. The area was in the early 19th century, restricted to the north-western coast. The Sultan was in 1841 Sarawak off to a British adventurer. This adventurer had helped the sultan with fighting a rebellion, so he got that area of the sultan. Gift In 1846 Britain was the island of Labuan in hands. Had Britain and the Sultanate treaty tires a year later laid, with the result that the present Sabah was in 1877 taken over by the British North Borneo Company. Brunei became a British protectorate in 1888 and in 1906 the sultan gave permission for the supervision of a British resident.
From December 1941 to August 1945 Japan occupied the country. A High Commissioner from 1959 the British had control of Brunei. With British help in 1962 came an end to the rebellion that was started by the Malaysians. The uprising had begun to protest against connection of Brunei at the Malaysian federation. In 1963 Brunei waived these plans and it was not there connected. The protectoraatsverdrag between Britain and Brunei in 1983 and ended on January 1, 1984 the country became independent.
Brunei is a country with a tropical rainy climate. There are still find plenty of untouched rainforest where you can find many plant and animal species. Off the coast you find oilfields where the main cities of the country are: the capital, the Muara port and oil towns like Kuala Belait and Seria. Also you can see mountainous areas in the country with mangrove forests and jungles and swamps.
Brunei is a beautiful country to visit. You'll enjoy the tropical rain forests, beautiful white sandy beaches and a wide variety of flora and fauna. In short, highly recommended!
Transport, Getting into the country
The main airport of Brunei is the Brunei International Airport. It is a small but functional airport.
The national airline, Royal Brunei Airlines, which flies daily to include Amsterdam and London and other great places near Brunei. You can use a taxi drive to Bandar Seri Begawan in about 20 minutes.
Transport in the country
There is a total of 1284 km which paved road, you can move with the car. There is a road from Bandar Seri Begawan to other towns on the coast. All vehicles can use the road. There is also a road that leads into the jungle. The only paved roads are located along the coast. In the interior you will find almost no (paved) roads.
Taxis you will not easily find in Brunei. There are about 40 in the country, of which there are usually 10 to the airport, standing in the Belait district. And 8 There is a small chance that you can get a taxi to address. If you do need a taxi, it is best one by telephone. There are no taxi meters in a taxi, because there is no taxi or regulation that says you have to have one. The drivers usually have fixed prices for certain trips. There may be differences in price per taxi driver.
An alternative to get around in Brunei is to rent a tour bus. These rental companies you often find places where a ferry arrive, as in Muara. You can also catch a bus. Around the capital there is a good network of minivans. However, there are no scheduled times when the bus is at the stop. It is normal to have to wait 30 to 45 minutes on a bus.
Visa
Dutch can visit Brunei without a visa, provided the passport still valid 6 months from the day you arrive in Brunei. The stay, but may only up to 30 days.
The currency
The currency in Brunei is the Brunei dollar.
Brunei uses prices on average for Asian countries. However, prices in Brunei are slightly higher than other countries in the region such as Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines. Compared to the Netherlands, Brunei fairly cheap country.
Safety
Brunei is a relatively safe country. Nevertheless, you should remain vigilant for any criminal activity. Remember also that in the larger cities usually prevents more crime.
Population and culture
The largest part of the population is Malay (67%). There is also a Chinese minority of about 15% and there are some tribes such as the Iban and Duson who live in the jungle. Brunei is officially an Islamic state, so you find many beautiful mosques in the country. The sale of alcohol is prohibited, as is importing meat that is not halal slaughtered. During Ramadan, it is impolite to eat in sight of fasting people, drink or smoke. It is appropriate to first ask people this permission. The Chinese population is Buddhism and the native inhabitants are Christian.
The economy of Brunei lives on gas and oil. The Sultan is one of the richest men in the world and the people of Brunei are fairly rich, the country is seen as a developed country. The government provides most of the facilities and thus you will not encounter a lot of poverty in Brunei.
Flora & Fauna
Most residents of Brunei live in the coastal towns which tropical forests can still go their way inland. Because Brunei lives on gas and oil, cutting down these forests never been needed, making them largely remain unaffected. 75% of the small country is even to rainforest. In the rainforests you'll find lots of tropical birds and plants and trees. It is also the home for various forest animals like monkeys, tigers, buffaloes, lions and lizards. If you go into the forest, it is wise to do this with a guide, you get lost quite fast. It is also recommended to stay on the path and follow directions on the signs. An example of a park where you can see the wild up close, the Ulu Temburong National Park.
Brunei is a small part of the sea where you can admire beautiful underwater landscapes. It is a must for snorkeling or diving. You will find among other tropical fish and coral reefs. There are also a number of shipwrecks that you can discover while diving.
Medical Information
There is a large hospital in the capital of the country: the Raja Isteri Anak Saleha Hospital Peng Iran. There are also some private health facilities. Health care is relatively good.
By day protection against mosquitoes stabbing wisely because the disease dengue (dengue) occurs in the country.
Vaccinations
If you come from an endemic area (an area where yellow fever occurs) is a vaccination against yellow fever is required.
Some vaccinations also recommended, these vaccinations against:
- DTP (diphtheria, tetanus and polio)
- Typhoid for stays of two weeks or longer
- Hepatitis A
If you stay in Brunei for more than three months, vaccination against hepatitis B are recommended. It is also wise to consult your desk vaccination or vaccination against tuberculosis and Japanese encephalitis is needed.
For current recommendations, however, is the mind to contact GGD, Travel Clinic or the Tropical Centre.
The language
The official language of Brunei is Malay. Besides Malay is also spoken Chinese and English. Other languages that occur are Kedayan, Tutong, Murut, Dusun and Iban.
History
Brunei's been about 600 years a sultanate. The empire reached its golden age from the 15th to the 17th century, when it ruled over the island of Borneo and part of the Philippines. The area was in the early 19th century, restricted to the north-western coast. The Sultan was in 1841 Sarawak off to a British adventurer. This adventurer had helped the sultan with fighting a rebellion, so he got that area of the sultan. Gift In 1846 Britain was the island of Labuan in hands. Had Britain and the Sultanate treaty tires a year later laid, with the result that the present Sabah was in 1877 taken over by the British North Borneo Company. Brunei became a British protectorate in 1888 and in 1906 the sultan gave permission for the supervision of a British resident.
From December 1941 to August 1945 Japan occupied the country. A High Commissioner from 1959 the British had control of Brunei. With British help in 1962 came an end to the rebellion that was started by the Malaysians. The uprising had begun to protest against connection of Brunei at the Malaysian federation. In 1963 Brunei waived these plans and it was not there connected. The protectoraatsverdrag between Britain and Brunei in 1983 and ended on January 1, 1984 the country became independent.
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