Brunei
Brunei is a state in Borneo and the Philippines (Southeast Asia) that has existed since 1984 CE. Its people spoke Austronesian languages (Malay, Javanese, Cham, Tagalog, Malagasy, Polynesian, Maori).
Brunei regained full independence from Britain in 1984 as an absolute monarchy under Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, funded by oil found at Seria in 1929.
See Brunei on the interactive timeline
Facts
- Dates
- 1984 CE to the present
- Duration
- 41 years
- Type
- State
- Region
- Borneo and the Philippines, Southeast Asia
- Language family
- Austronesian
- Capital
- Bandar Seri Begawan
Came from
Events in Southeast Asia during its time
- Indian Ocean tsunami
Neighbours in Southeast Asia
- Indonesia
- Thailand
- Philippines
- Myanmar (Burma)
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- Socialist Republic of Vietnam
- Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Kingdom of Cambodia
- Indonesian occupation of East Timor
Elsewhere in the world at the same time
- Portuguese Empire
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Haiti
- Commonwealth of Australia
- Republic of India
- People's Republic of China
- Soviet Union
- Soviet Union
- Republic of South Africa (apartheid era)
Questions
When did Brunei exist?
1984 CE to the present, about 41 years.
Where was Brunei?
Borneo and the Philippines, in Southeast Asia. Its capital was Bandar Seri Begawan.
What language did Brunei speak?
Austronesian. This family includes Malay, Javanese, Cham, Tagalog, Malagasy, Polynesian, Maori.
What came before Brunei?
Bruneian Sultanate.