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| Location | |
|---|---|
| Country | Brunei |
| Continent | Asia |
| Type | closed |
| Access codes | |
| Country calling code | +673 |
| International call prefix | 00 |
| Trunk prefix | n/a (0 removed as of 22 March 2003) |
National Significant Numbers (NSN): seven digits
| | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Country | Brunei |
| Continent | Asia |
| Type | closed |
| Access codes | |
| Country calling code | +673 |
| International call prefix | 00 |
| Trunk prefix | n/a (0 removed as of 22 March 2003) |
National Significant Numbers (NSN): seven digits
National Numbering Plan (NNP) for Brunei Darussalam (as at 6 November 2008):
| LIST OF ALLOCATIONS [1] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Service | Numbering | ||
| Fixed | +673 21X XXXX +673 3XX XXXX +673 4XX XXXX +673 5XX XXXX | ||
| Mobile | +673 7XX XXXX +673 8XX XXXX +673 228 XXXX +673 229 XXXX | ||
Brunei, formally Brunei Darussalam, is a country located on the north coast of the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. Apart from its South China Sea coast, it is completely surrounded by the Malaysian state of Sarawak. It is separated into two parts by the Sarawak district of Limbang. Brunei is the only sovereign state entirely on Borneo; the remainder of the island is divided between Malaysia and Indonesia. As of 2020, its population was 460,345, of whom about 100,000 live in the capital and largest city, Bandar Seri Begawan. The government is an absolute monarchy ruled by its Sultan, entitled the Yang di-Pertuan, and implements a combination of English common law and sharia law, as well as general Islamic practices.
Bandar Seri Begawan is the capital city of Brunei. It is officially a municipal area with an area of 100.36 square kilometres (38.75 sq mi) and an estimated population of 100,700 as of 2007. It is part of Brunei-Muara District, the smallest yet most populous district which is home to over 70 per cent of the country's population. It is the country's largest urban centre and nominally the country's only city. The capital is home to Brunei's seat of government, as well as a commercial and cultural centre. It was formerly known as Brunei Town until it was renamed in 1970 in honour of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III, the 28th Sultan of Brunei and the father of the current Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah.
"Allah Peliharakan Sultan" is the national anthem of Brunei Darussalam. The anthem is sung in Malay, the national language of the country. It was written by Pengiran Haji Mohamed Yusuf bin Pengiran Abdul Rahim, better known by his pen name Yura Halim, and composed by Haji Awang Besar bin Sagap in 1947. The song was adopted in 1951 as the national anthem of the British protectorate of Brunei. It was adapted as the national anthem of Brunei Darussalam upon independence from the United Kingdom, and was sung as the national anthem of the independent state at the stroke of midnight 1 January 1984.
Its first football league was the B-League started in 2002. It was replaced ten years later in 2012, by the Brunei Super League. In basketball, the most prominent competition is a six-date tournament, the Shell Rimula Challenge Trophy, won by Suncity Dragons in 2005. The Sultan's Cup is an invitational tournament for teams of East Asia. The Philippines club San Miguel won it in 2005.
Melayu Islam Beraja was officially proclaimed as the national philosophy of Brunei on the day of its independence on 1 January 1984 by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah.
There are a number of languages spoken in Brunei. The official language of the state of Brunei is Standard Malay, the same Malaccan dialect that is the basis for the standards in Malaysia and Indonesia. This came into force on 29 September 1959, with the signing of Brunei 1959 Constitution.
In the history of Brunei, the Sultanate of Brunei or simply Brunei was a Malay sultanate, centred in Brunei on the northern coast of Borneo island in Southeast Asia. Brunei became a sovereign state around the 15th century, when it grew substantially after the fall of Malacca to the Portuguese, extending throughout coastal areas of Borneo and the Philippines, before it declined in the 17th and 18th centuries. The first ruler or sultan of Brunei was a Muslim. It became a British protectorate in the 19th century.
Brunei or Brunei Darussalam in full has competed seven times in the Commonwealth Games to date, beginning in 1958.
The Brunei FA Cup is Brunei's premier knockout tournament in men's football. The current format is administered by the Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (FABD) since 2012.
Brunei Darussalam National Olympic Council is the National Olympic Committee representing Brunei. It is also the body responsible for Brunei's representation at the Commonwealth Games and the governing body of sports in the country.
The Brunei Malay language, or Kedayan is the most widely spoken language in Brunei and a lingua franca in some parts of Sarawak and Sabah, such as Labuan, Limbang, Lawas, Sipitang and Papar. Though Standard Malay is promoted as the official national language of Brunei, Brunei Malay is socially dominant and it is currently replacing the minority languages of Brunei, including the Dusun and Tutong languages. It is quite divergent from Standard Malay to the point where it is almost mutually unintelligible with it. Although the idea that Brunei Malay might be classified as a creole language has been discredited, it does bear considerable similarities to East Indonesian Malay-based creole languages.
The sport of football in the country of Brunei is run by the Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (FABD).
The Brunei national futsal team is controlled by the Football Association of Brunei Darussalam, the governing body for futsal in Brunei and represents the country in international futsal competitions.
Brunei English is a regional dialect of English that is widely spoken in Brunei Darussalam, even though the national language is Malay. Although the lingua franca in the country is generally the local dialect of Malay, all educated people are proficient in English, as it has been the medium of instruction from the fourth year of primary school since 1985.
Time in Brunei Darussalam is given by Brunei Darussalam Time (BNT), which is UTC+08:00. Brunei Darussalam 'standard time' does not currently observe daylight saving time (DST).
The 2016 Brunei Super League was the 4th season of the Brunei Super League, the top Bruneian professional league for association football clubs, since its establishment in 2012. The season began on 12 March 2016 and concluded on 30 September 2016.
The Brunei national under-20 futsal team is controlled by the Futsal Committee of the National Football Association of Brunei Darussalam, the governing body for futsal in Brunei, and represents the country in international futsal competitions.
The Brunei national under-19 football team is the under-19 football team of Brunei and is controlled by the Football Association of Brunei Darussalam.
The Constitution of Brunei Darussalam was created in 1959. Ultimate authority rests with the Sultan, who is both head of state and head of government. In 2004 the Sultan approved a number of amendments to the constitution, including provision for a partially elected Legislative Council. As of 31 December 2018, elections had not been held.
The Football Association of Brunei Darussalam is the governing body of football in Brunei, controlling the Brunei national football team.
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