Brunei
Country in Asia
Brunei is a tiny nation on the island of Borneo, in 2 distinct sections surrounded by Malaysia and the South China Sea. It's known for its beaches and biodiverse rainforest, much of it protected within reserves. The Ulu Temburong National Park, accessed by longboat, affords canopy walks, glimpses of traditional longhouse culture and endemic fauna and flora, such as the proboscis monkey.
Capital: Bandar Seri Begawan
Dialing code: +673
King: Hassanal Bolkiah
Currency: Brunei dollar
Population: 417,784 (2013) World Bank