Brunei

“Assalamualaikum” and Welcome to The Sultanate of Brunei. The country is a tiny, tranquil enclave on the north coast of Borneo. Despite its modest size, the sultanate of Brunei Darussalam has a wealth of natural resources and worthwhile tourist attractions. It's also one of Asia's safest and most environmentally pristine countries.

Culturally speaking, Brunei's identity flows from its Malay majority and deeply entrenched Islamic traditions, bound together by the sultanate's uninterrupted 600-year royal heritage. Its citizens enjoy one of the world's highest standards of living, receiving free healthcare, housing and education.

Essentially, the country is divided into two halves. Most of its population lives in the larger western territory, where the modern capital, Bandar Seri Begawan, is located. The rest of Brunei's people are residents of the most rural and mountainous eastern region.

Travellers should visit the country's architectural treasures, such as the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, the fascinating traditional water villages, and the Sultan's palace, Istana Nurul Iman, which is the world's largest palace still in use. You can spend a weekend living the life of a sultan in one of Brunei's luxury hotels before trudging through the pristine, virgin rainforest.