Brunei is an oil-rich sultanate, lying in the northwestern part of Borneo, and is entirely enclosed by the Malaysian federation. Brunei can look back to a rich history, spawning several centuries back. At the peak of its power Brunei controlled most of the island of Borneo and parts of the Southern Philippines. Nowadays Brunei is a small country whose capital is Bandar Seri Begawan. Its major attractions are its magnificent mosques and the museums. Brunei enjoys an elegant, affluent, laid back atmosphere.
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16 photos of the Jame'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah mosque in Kampong Kiarong in Brunei.
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18 photos of Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei.
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13 photos of the Omar Ali Saifuddien mosque, one of the most impressive modern mosques in the east.
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10 photos of the Omar Ali Saifuddien mosque and the royal barge nearby at night
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12 photos of the Brunei river and the Kampong (Kampung) Ayer water village.
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7 photos of the Tamoi mosque, which lies next to the Kampong Kiarong water village.
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39 photos of the Ulu Temburong national park in Brunei
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