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Bandar Seri Begawan is the capital of Brunei.
Population: 46,229
Ethnic Group: 69% Malays, 18% Chinese, 7% indigenous tribes (plus 20,000 expatriate workers).
Religion: 65% Muslim, 15% Buddhist, 10% Christianity
Customs: The following items may be imported into Brunei by travellers aged over 17 years without incurring customs duty-
200 cigarettes or 225g tobacco products; 1l bottle of spirits or 1l bottle of wine (by non-Muslims for personal consumption only, provided declared at customs upon arrival); 1.1l of perfume and 0.8l of eau de toile.
Brunei customs authorities may enforce strict regulations on temporary import of firearms, religious materials, antiquities, medications, business equipment, currency restrictions, ivory and alcohol. For non-Muslims, limited amount of alcohol for personal consumption are permitted.
Languages: Malay (official), English, Chinese
Currency: Brunei Dollar (Br$) = 100 sen
Exchange Rate: N/A
Tourist Office
Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources
Address: Jalan Menteri Besar, Bandar Seri Begawan - BB3910
Phone Number: 673-238-2822 / 673-238-2832
Embassies
US Embassy
Address: Third Floor - Teck Guan Plaza, Jalan Sultan (Corner of Jalan McArthur), Bandar Seri Begawan BS8811
Phone Number: 673-222-0384
Canadian Embassy
Addres: 5th Floor, Jalan McArthur Building, No. 1, Jalan McArthur, Bandar Seri Begawan
Phone Number: 673-222-0043
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