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Flag of Brunei

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Quick Facts

Capital
Bandar Seri Begawan
Flag adopted
1959
Population
455,500
Area
5,765 km²
Languages
Malay
Currency
Brunei dollar ($) — BND, Singapore dollar ($) — SGD
Demonym
Bruneian
Government
absolute monarchy or sultanate
Subregion
South-Eastern Asia
Driving side
Left
Timezones
UTC+08:00
Independence
1984

Religions

  • Muslim 82.1%
  • Christian 6.7%
  • Buddhist 6.3%
  • Other 4.9%

About This Flag

The flag of Brunei features a yellow field cut by two diagonal stripes of white and black running from the upper hoist to the lower fly side, with the national emblem in red centered on the flag. The yellow represents the Sultan, the head of state, and has been the royal color of the Malay rulers for centuries.

The white and black diagonal stripes represent Brunei's two chief ministers (Pengiran Bendahara and Pengiran Pemancha). The red emblem includes a crescent (symbolizing Islam), an umbrella (royal symbol), wings, and a banner reading 'Brunei Darussalam' ('Brunei, Abode of Peace').

The flag was adopted on September 29, 1959, when the country's first constitution was promulgated under British protection.

What the colors & design mean

Yellow is the royal color of the Sultan. White and black diagonal bands represent the two chief ministers. The red emblem's crescent symbolizes Islam, the parasol denotes the monarchy, and the upturned hands on either side signify the government's pledge to promote welfare, peace, and prosperity.

yellow white black red

Pattern: Diagonal Design

Bordering countries (1)

🇲🇾 Malaysia

Fun Facts

  • Brunei's official name, Brunei Darussalam, means 'Brunei, Abode of Peace' — this phrase appears on the scroll at the bottom of the national emblem on the flag.
  • The Sultan of Brunei is one of the world's last remaining absolute monarchs and the same royal dynasty has ruled Brunei for over 600 years.
  • Brunei is one of only two countries entirely on the island of Borneo (the other portions belong to Malaysia and Indonesia).
  • Despite being smaller than Delaware, Brunei is one of the wealthiest nations per capita in the world due to its oil and natural gas reserves.

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