Capital of Brunei: Bandar Seri Begawan
The capital of Brunei is Bandar Seri Begawan. Brunei sits in Asia, has a population of 449,002, and uses the BND. Official languages include Malay.
Quick facts
- Capital: Bandar Seri Begawan
- Continent: Asia
- Population: ~449,002
- Area: 5,765 km²
- Population density: 77.9 people per km²
- Official language: Malay
- Currency: BND
- ISO code: BN
How big is Brunei?
By population, Brunei ranks 171st in the world, holding roughly well under a hundredth of a percent of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 166th.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Brunei has 77.9 people per square kilometre, which is somewhat above the world average of 59.4. It is more spacious than its population alone would suggest.
Within Asia, Brunei is the 48th most populous country of 48.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Brunei in population are Bahamas (409,984) and Belize (405,272).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Palestine (6,020 km²) and Trinidad and Tobago (5,130 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
Malay is spoken officially in 3 countries in this dataset, including Malaysia and Singapore.
Brunei uses the BND, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
Brunei in Asia
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are China, India, Indonesia and Pakistan.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Asia is the block Brunei belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Brunei and a page on the flag of Brunei.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Brunei?
The capital of Brunei is Bandar Seri Begawan.
What is the population of Brunei?
About 449,002, making it the 171st most populous country in the world.
How big is Brunei?
5,765 square kilometres, ranking 166th by land area, at a density of 77.9 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Brunei use?
The BND, which no other country uses.