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ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code: BN

Technical information about ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code BN

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Below, you can find technical information regarding the BN code, which represents Brunei within the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 standard.

General Information
Essential identifiers, names, and flag.
Country Code
BN
Related Codes
BRN096BX
Official Name (Native)
Negara Brunei Darussalam (Malay)
Common Name
Brunei
Common Name (Native)
Brunei (Malay)
Flag
Geography
Key facts about location, terrain, climate, and borders.
Continent
Asia
Region
BorneoMaritime Southeast AsiaMuslim Southeast Asia
Area
5,765 km²
Country Bounds
N: 5.04717, S: 4.00308, W: 114.071, E: 115.359
Landlocked
No
Coordinates of Capital
Bandar Seri Begawan (4.9166665, 114.916664)
Terrain
flat coastal plain rises to mountains in easthilly lowland in west
Climate
tropicalhot, humid, rainy
Border Countries
Malaysia 266 km
Administrative & Political
Essential political and administrative details.
Capital
Bandar Seri Begawan
Government Type
Monarchy (Sultanate)
Established
1984
Driving Side
Left
Time zone
UTC +8 hours
Population & Society
Key demographic, linguistic, and cultural information.
Population
428,962
Population Density
81.4 people/km²
Urban Areas
Bandar Seri BegawanBangarKampong JerudongKuala BalaiKuala BelaitPanagaSeriaTutong
Nationality
Noun: Bruneian(s) Adjective: Bruneian
Distribution
the vast majority of the population is found along the coast in the western part of Brunei, which is separated from the eastern portion by Malaysia; the largest population concentration is in the far north on the western side of the Brunei Bay, in and around the capital of Bandar Seri Begawan
Official Language
Malay
Literacy Rate
97.6%
National Symbols
National anthem, symbols, and other important cultural identifiers.
National Anthem
"Allah Peliharakan Sultan" (God Bless His Majesty)
National Holiday
National Day, 23 February (1984); note - 1 January 1984 was the date of independence from the UK, 23 February 1984 was the date of independence from British protection; the Sultan's birthday, 15 June
National Symbols
royal parasol
National Colors
yellow, white, black
National Dish
Ambuyat
Economy
Currency, GDP, and other key economic information.
Currency
BND – Brunei Dollar ($)
GDP
$35.26 billion (2023 est.)
Measurement Units
Metric – Meter (m), Kilogram (kg), Liter (L), Celsius (°C)
Infrastructure
Important identifiers for connectivity and commerce.
Internet TLD
.bn
Calling Code
+673
  • +673-2 – Brunei/Muara
  • +673-3 – Kuala Belait
  • +673-4 – Tutong
Barcode Prefix
623
Internet Hosts
49,457
Internet Users
314,900
Phones (Mobile)
469,700 lines
Phones (Landline)
70,933 lines

Brunei Darussalam is a country located in Southeastern Asia, along the northern coast of the island of Borneo. It shares its coastline with the South China Sea and Malaysia.

*The map highlights the location of Brunei.

Related locale codes

ms-BN – Malay (Brunei Darussalam)

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