List of islands of Brunei

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The following is a list of islands of Brunei . [1] The islands are either located in rivers, South China Sea, Serasa Bay or Brunei Bay. [1]

Contents

List of islands

Brunei-Muara District

Mukim Kota Batu

Mukim Serasa

Mukim Kilanas

Mukim Mentiri

Other islands

Temburong District

Mukim Labu

Mukim Bangar

Mukim Amo

Tutong District

Mukim Pekan Tutong

Mukim Tanjong Maya

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References

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