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About two-thirds of the population of Brunei is Malay (see Malayan Peoples). Minorities include Chinese, Indians, and various indigenous peoples, such as Dayaks and Belaits. The official language is Malay, but English is ... used for official purposes. Islam is the state religion, and the majority of the people are Muslims. Brunei’s 2007 estimated population was 386,511, yielding an overall population density of 73 persons per sq km (190 per sq mi). The capital and chief town is Bandar Seri Begawan.
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Brunei is the fourth-largest oil producer in Southeast Asia, averaging about 219,000 barrels a day in 2006. It ... is the ninth-largest exporter of liquefied natural gas in the world. Like many oil producing countries, Brunei’s economy has followed the swings of the world oil market. Economic growth has averaged around 2.8% in the 2000s, heavily dependent on oil and gas production. Oil production has averaged around 200,000 barrels a day during the 2000s, while liquefied natural gas output has been slightly under or over 1,000 trillion btu/day over the same period. Brunei is estimated to have oil reserves expected to last 25 years, and enough natural gas reserves to last 40 years.
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Brunei Darussalam has a tropical equatorial climate with high rainfall and warm temperature all year round. Monsoon winds influence the climatic variations. The northeast monsoon blows from December to March. The southeast monsoon occurs from June to October. Two inter-monsoon periods prevail from April to May and November to December.
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Brunei has a population of 276,984 (July 1993 est.). Nationals in Brunei are known as Bruneian(s). The country consists primarily of Malays (64%) and Chinese (20%). The predominant religion is Muslim (63%) and Buddism (14%). Malay is the official language, English and Chinese are ... spoken.
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The mountains in the nation’s east give way to a flat coastal plain; western Brunei consists of hilly lowlands. The tropical climate is typically hot and humid with frequent rain. About two thirds of the population are Malays, but the Chinese community, consisting of about 15% of the people, dominates the economy. Some 6% of the people are of indigenous descent. Malay is the official language, but English and Chinese are ... spoken. Islam is the predominant and official religion; there are minorities of Buddhists, Christians, and those holding traditional beliefs.
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Most Canadian visitors to Brunei do not experience problems. The crime rate is low. Petty crime, such as break-ins and theft, is prevalent. Violent crime is rare. Exercise normal safety precautions and ensure personal belongings, passports, and other travel documents are secure at all times. Visitors to rainforests should always be accompanied by an experienced guide.
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