Brunei

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Continent - Asia

Region - South-east Asia

Size - 5,770 km²

Geography - Coastal region flat, mountainous east, hilly west

Language - Malay (official), English, Chinese

Religion - 67% Islam, 13% Buddhist, 10% Christian

Monetary Unit - Brunei dollar

Natural Resources - petroleum, natural gas, timber

Agriculture - rice, vegetables, fruits; chickens, water buffalo, cattle, goats, eggs

Industry - petroleum, petroleum refining, liquefied natural gas, construction

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Neighbouring Countries - Malaysia

Population - 374,577 (2007 estimate)

Population Growth Rate - 1.81%

Average Life Expectancy - 75.3

Capital City - Bnadar Seri Begawan (population 48,000 estimated)

Highest Mountain - Bukit Pagon (1,850 m)

Longest River - Belait

Climate - Tropical - 24°C to 32°C

Yearly Rainfall - 350cm (approx)

Plant Life - Mangrove and peat swamp, heath, dipterocarpaceous forest

Animal Life - Buffalo, honey bear, deer, and monkeys.

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