Brunei Darussalam
Travel to Brunei November 10th, 2009
Brunei is on the island of Borneo and has an area bordered by Sarawak from west to east, and bordering the South China Sea to the north. Meanwhile, the country consists of two parts that are not interrelated. In the western part of the wider region is inhabited by 97% of the total population of about 383,000, while in eastern mountainous region and is called the Temburong district, only approximately 10,000 citizens.
Government of this country’s constitutional monarchy patterned with Sultan served as Head of State and Heads of Government of Prime Minister and concurrently Minister of Defense who is assisted by the Advisory Board of the Sultanate and some Ministers. Brunei Darussalam’s economy which relies on oil and gas makes this country has a national income which includes the world’s high. Currency units, Brunei dollar, has the same value with the Singapore Dollar. No wonder the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah is also known as one of the richest people in the world with a fortune estimated at around 400 trillion rupiah.
In terms of history, actually Brunei once closely associated with Indonesia. Even Brunei had entered the territory of Sriwijaya and Majapahit. But when King Hayam Wuruk died, Brunei freeing itself as an independent country. England’s arrival has made Brunei a country under the protection of the British Empire in 1888. After a long history of this country, finally on January 4, 1979, Brunei and the United Kingdom signed a Treaty of Cooperation and Friendship, which continues in full independence of Brunei Darussalam on January 1, 1984.
State of Brunei Darussalam has four districts, namely: Brunei / Muara District where the capital of Brunei-Bandar Seri Begawan-being. The second is the Tutong District, consisting of forests and plantations. Then Belait, one of the most modern district, where the oil industry is located. Last is the Temburong District, the most isolated places in the Eastern region and separated from the whole of Brunei.
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No Comments Nurul Iman Palace at Brunei
Travel to Brunei October 16th, 2009
This palace is the world’s largest palace still inhabited by the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and his family. It is said that the palace which costs about 600 billion dollars and an area of approximately 200,000 m2 has 1778 rooms, 257 bathrooms, 5 swimming pools, 110 car garage, hall for 400 guests, 18 elevators, and a mosque. Unfortunately, this palace is only ‘open up’ during Hari Raya Idul Fitri, when the people of Brunei are given the opportunity to Be hospitable to the Sultan and the Sultan’s family.
Nurul Iman palace is home to the Sultan of Brunei. This palace is suspected as the world’s largest palace. The extent of 200,000 square meters with 1788 rooms, 257 bathrooms. In the Nurul Iman Palace there are 5 swimming pools, 200 air conditioners, garage which includes 110 cars, a room that serves as a hall and can accommodate 4000 guests, and a mosque that can accommodate 1500 pilgrims.
Nurul Iman Palace was built in 1984 to cost 1.4 million U.S. dollars. One part of the Nurul Iman Palace has a golden dome, and who designed the golden dome was an architect hope Fiipina, Leandro V. Locsin. Roofs Nurul Iman Palace itself a strong influence of Islamic architecture and the Malays.
Nurul Iman Palace functions as well as the state court administration office and the Prime Minister of Brunei. One corner of the room, Throne Chamber, often used as a place of inauguration of the crown prince and the royal birthday celebration.
Brunei or immigrant communities could only visit the Nurul Iman Palace during Eid celebrations. At that time, Nurul Iman Palace opened to the public for three days. Istana Nurul Iman usually be visited by up to 110,000 visitors. After bersilahturahim with the Emperor and the wife and family (but visitors male and women are made separately), visitors will get a yellow gift box containing candies, chocolates, biscuits, juice drink boxes and greeting cards Selamat Hari Raya Idul Fitri of Sultan Bolkiah . For children who get gifts but also get a yellow box containing 5 envelopes Brunei dollar.
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No Comments Royal Regalia Building – Brunei Darussalam
Travel to Brunei September 16th, 2009
Royal Regalia Building built in 1992 to commemorate the anniversary of the appointment of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah became a leader of the Sultanate of Brunei Darussalam. Inside the building is also a museum there are various royal collections, such as crown and royal robes and oversized clothing worn while giving the title for the Emperor.
