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Borneo Bulletin Yearbook 2019

DISTRICTS AND CAPITAL

Brunei-Muara

The Brunei-Muara District is Brunei’s most populous district

out of the four despite being the smallest at 571 square

kilometres. It is home to an estimated 300,000 residents.

It also houses the nation’s capital Bandar Seri Begawan,

where the country’s government and economic activities

are situated.

The district contains important landmarks and points

of interest, such as the Sultan Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien

Mosque, Taman Sir Muda Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien, the Royal

Mausoleum, Lapau (Royal Ceremonial Hall), Dewan Majlis

(Parliament House), Brunei Museum, the Royal Regalia

Museum, Kampong Ayer and the Waterfront Promenade.

Not far from the capital is the Istana Nurul Iman, official

home to His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah

Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar

‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang

Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam. It is the world’s largest

residential palace. Other notable suburbs that comprise the

district are Gadong, Kiulap, Kiarong, Berakas, Jerudong,

and Muara. The Jame’Asr Hassanil Mosque, Brunei’s

largest mosque, is situated in Kiarong.

Gadong and Kiulap are prominent commercial centres. These

areas accommodate a large concentration of businesses

such as banks, shopping malls, clinics, car workshops, car

wash centres, laundry services, restaurants and bakeries.

Brunei International Airport is located in Berakas, with

popular shopping centres Times Square, Airport Mall and

Citis Square nearby.

Located southwest of the district and 24 kilometres away

from the capital is Jerudong. While mainly a residential

area, the Jerudong Park Playground is located here, as well

Brunei-Muara

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