Terrain
Flat coastal plain rises to mountains in east; hilly lowland in west
Climate
Tropical; hot, humid, rainy
People
Nationality: Bruneian(s)
Population: 436,620 (July 2016 est.)
Languages: Malay (official), English, Chinese dialects
Religions
Muslim (official) 78.8%, Christian 8.7%, Buddhist 7.8%, other (includes indigenous beliefs) 4.7% (2011 est.)
Economy
Brunei is an energy-rich sultanate on the northern coast of Borneo in Southeast Asia. Brunei boasts a well-educated, largely English-speaking population; excellent infrastructure; and a stable government intent on attracting foreign investment. Crude oil and natural gas production account for approximately 65% of GDP and 95% of exports, with Japan as the primary export market.