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Brunei-Muara

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

out of the four despite being the smallest at 571 square kilometres. It is

home to more than 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 Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Mosque, Taman Haji 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, of cial 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 Bolkiah, 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 such as Times Square, The 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

DISTRICTS AND CAPITAL