Key data for the state of Negara Brunei Darussalam

Head of state: Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah
Head of government: Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah
Type of state: absolute monarchy
Land area: 5’770 km2
Capital: Bandar Seri Begawan
Population: 384’000
Ethnic groups: 67% Malay, 15% Chinese, 6% Natives, 12% Foreign workers
Religions: 67% Moslem (state religion), 15% Buddhist, Taoist and Confucian, 10% Christian, other
Language: Malay
Currency: Bruneian dollar (BND)
Gross domestic product (GDP): USD 11.56 billion
Change over previous year: +5.14%
Per capita GDP: USD 30'625.59
Swiss colony: 21 people
Swiss exports: CHF 7.75 million
Change over previous year: -59.7%
Swiss imports: CHF 10.81 million
Change over previous year: -22.5%