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 by SLLiew
The Sultan used the Kingdom new found oil to develop Brunei. One of the Brunei's famous mosques was built during his reign. So the Sultan has been fondly remembered as "Architect of Modern Brunei".
The Sultan is allso made an important decision of refusing to join the Federation of Malaysia in 1963.
The Sultan voluntarily abdicated in 1967 in favor of his eldest son.
The full name of his majestic was Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Kairi Waddien and to honor his majesty contributions, Brunei Town was renamed Bandar Seri Begawan.
His majesty passed away in 1986.
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Unlike other countries in the British Empire, it is the potrait of the Brunei Kings or Sultans rather than King George VI or Queen Elizabeth II that appears on the postage stamps.
Per history, the lineage of Brunei Kings or Sultans started back in the 14th century.
Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin ruled from 1924-1950. During his reign, "black liquid gold" or oil was first discovered in Seria in 1929.
Other significant event, the Japanese landed in Brunei in 1941 and the British returned in 1945. So there are stamps with with "Japanese War Occupation" that are rare and valuable. Just beware of fakes.
The Sultan has a long reign and celebrated his majesty Silver Jubilee in 1949.
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His majesty was as coronated as the 29th Sultan in 1968.
In 1984, Brunei obtained frull independence from the British and joined the UN at the same year.
His majesty can be seen often on television at international summits like Asean, Asia-Pacific and OIC.
Official website: http://www.brunei.gov.bn/government/index.htm
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It is located on the tropical island of Borneo, facing the South China Sea and just 5 degrees north of Equator.
While Borneo is the world's largest island after Greenland and New Guinea, the land share occupied by Brunei is very small, with just 1%. The bulk of Borneo island belongs to Sarawak and Sabah states of Malaysia and Kalimantan of Indonesia.
Fortunately, Brunei does have a a lion's share when it comes to oil and natural gas deposits.
Brunei is physically divided into two a Western and Eastern section by sea and by the land strip Limbang of Sarawak, Malaysia.
Over 97% of Bruneians live in the western section. Two thirds of the population are Malays with a Chinese minority and other ethnic groups and foreign expatriates.
Geographical size = 5.8K sq km. Population = 372K
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 by SLLiew
We saw many oil storage facilities along the coast at Seria. But the actual extraction are off shore, in the continental shelf off the coast of Brunei.
If you are lucky, you can take a helicopter flight or a fast boat to view these off shore sites.
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The marble floor on our bare feet was cool. It must have cost a bundle to build this beautiful courtyard. No doubt the best artisans and best material was used.
Do spend some time just to linger around and appreciate the beauty around you - feast your eyes (smell the roses).
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It probably make a deep impression to any devout Muslim worshippers entering the mosque.
It definitely made an impression for this traveller who thought of speeding through but stayed a little longer to enjoy this dramatic artwork of man for God.
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There is no personal income tax.
With only over 370,000 citizens to share this Kingdom's oil and gas resources!
Consider moving to Brunei? OK but no alcohol.
There is an international school for primary and secondary for expatriates - though not free.
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To check based on your country passport:
Website: http://www.mfa.gov.bn/visainformation/visaarrangements.htm
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As money you can use Singapore Dollars or you can exchange Malaysian Ringgit or an other currency into Brunei Dollars. Leave a Comment
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