Symbolism of flag:-
The coat of arms is as follows: a crescent (symbolising Islam) joined with a parasol (symbolising monarchy), and two gloves on both sides. Below the crescent is a ribbon. On the crescent and ribbon are Arabic inscriptions translating as "State of Brunei, Abode of peace" and Brunei's motto, "Always in service with God's guidance"
In Southeast Asia, yellow: colour of royalty
Black and white stripes: Brunei's chief ministers
Yellow: Sultan of Brunei.
The flag and umbrella: royalty
upturned hands: benevolence of the government.
The coat of arms bears a crescent symbolic of the Islamic faith, and the central mast is a symbol of the state. The national emblem was placed in the center in 1959. The Arabic motto on the crescent translates as, Always render service by God's guidance.
Geography:-
Map of Brunei
- North-west of the island of Borneo
- 8.2 times the size of Singapore! (5270 sq km)
Physical Features
- Western part predominantly hilly lowland below 91 metres, but rising in the hinterland to about 300 metres.
- Eastern part of the state consists predominantly of rugged mountain terrain, rising 1,850 metres above sea level at Bukit Pagon. The
- Coast has a wide, tidal and swampy plain.
Climate
- Just like SINGAPORE!
People
148,300 (41.4%) persons are below 19 years
201,500 persons (56.3%) at the working age group of between 19 and 64 years
8,000 persons (2.2%) are over 65 years of age.
Malay, Kedayan, Tutong, Belait, Bisaya, Dusun, Murut 66.3%.
Chinese 11.2%
Other races 11.8%
Iban, Dayak, Kelabit 6%
Demographic Indicators (2004 estimate)
Crude Birth Rate per 1,000 : 20.2
Crude Death Rate per 1,000 : 2.9
Natural Increase Rate per 1,000 : 17.3
Infant Morality Rate per 1,000 live birth : 9.5
Life Expectancy At Birth (Years) : Males 74.4, Females 77.4
Total Fertility Rate : 2.1%
Labour 2004
Total Labour Force 160,500
Culture