Welcome to Brunei..

• A peaceful and prosperous country with a very low crime rate located on the north western shores of Borneo.
  
• About two-thirds of the population is Malay; the rest are Chinese or members of the indigenous tribes. Bahasa Melayu (Malay) is the official language, but English is widely spoken.
  
• The telecommunications system in Brunei is on par with the best in the region. You may use your GSM phone in Brunei. The 3G system is also in use.
  
• Many shops are open till late in the evening whilst some cafes providing free wireless internet access open 24 hours a day.
  
• Taxis are metered and can be found at taxi stands, airport and major hotels. There are several car rental agencies including Hertz and Avis.
  
• Brunei is a dry - no alcohol - country, however a non-Muslim over 17 years of age may bring in not more than two bottles (about 2 quarts) of liquor and 12 cans of beer for personal consumption. These must be declared to customs upon arrival.
• The Brunei dollar is on par with the Singapore dollar.
  
• US$1 (One American Dollar) is equivalent to about B$1.50 (One Brunei Dollar and Fifty Cents).
  
• The national carrier Royal Brunei Airlines provide scheduled services across Asia, the Middle-East, Australasia and Europe.

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