Brunei
- Region
- Asia
- Area
- 5,765 km²
- Capital
- Bandar Seri Begawan
- ISO
- BN
What the flag means
The white and black diagonal stripes are said to stand for the two ministers who support the sultan. In the national emblem in the center, the crescent stands for Islam, the umbrella for royal power, and the hands on both sides for a government that protects the people’s well-being.
Fun facts
- FlagThe yellow on the flag of Brunei is the color that represents the Sultan (the monarch) who rules the country.
- GeographyThe territory of Brunei is split into 2 parts, east and west, with Malaysian territory in between.
- CultureIn the official name Brunei Darussalam, the word “Darussalam” means “land of peace”.
- CultureThe capital of Brunei is home to the water village of Kampong Ayer, where houses on stilts stand in rows above the water.
