The Sultan of Brunei is known as one of the world’s richest kings. According to media reports, his fortune exceeds Rs 15,900 crore.
In Brunei, the Sultan’s decision is final. He serves as the Prime Minister, Defense Minister, and Finance Minister. There is a parliament, elections have not been held for decades.
The Istana Nurul Iman Palace in Brunei is the largest residential palace in the world, featuring 1,788 rooms, 257 bathrooms, and 5 swimming pools.
Kampong Ayer, known as the "Venice of the East," is a distinctive settlement on the Brunei River. The buildings are perched on stilts and linked by walkways.
In 2013, Brunei became the first Asian country to ban shark finning, a move that was widely praised by conservation organizations.
Jerudong Park, established by the Brunei government in 1994 at a cost of $1 billion, is the largest and most expensive amusement park in Southeast Asia.
The mosques of Brunei are renowned for their beauty. The Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque and Ash-Shaliheen Mosque are particularly notable for their unique architecture.
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei has been on the throne for over 50 years, making him the world's second longest-reigning monarch, following Queen Elizabeth.
Brunei's rainforests are home to some of the world's rarest wildlife, including the Sunda clouded leopard and flying lizards.
A monument known as the "Billionth Barrel Monument" has been erected at Brunei's Seria oil field to commemorate the production of the billionth barrel of oil.