Living in Brunei

Brunei Darussalam lies on the northern coast of the island of Borneo along the South China Sea and has around 428,962 inhabitants. Dense rainforests, rivers, mangroves and a flat coastal plain shape the country. The tropical climate is warm and humid year-round, with frequent heavy rainfall. Many people live in Bandar Seri Begawan or other settlements in modern houses and usually travel by car; outside the cities, residential areas are more spread out. Jobs are available, among other sectors, in public service, trade, and the oil and gas industry. In their free time, people meet with family and friends, eat together, or visit markets and shopping centres. More remote Temburong is more strongly characterised by forests and rivers.