It is the country's largest urban centre and nominally the country's only city. The capital is home to Brunei's seat of government, as well as a commercial and cultural centre. It was formerly known as Brunei Town until it was renamed in 1970 in honour of Omar Ali Saifuddien III, the 28th Sultan of Brunei and the father of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah.

Brunei, [b] officially Brunei Darussalam, [c][d] is a country in Southeast Asia, situated on the northern coast of the island of Borneo. Apart from its coastline on the South China Sea, it is completely surrounded by the Malaysian state of Sarawak, with its territory bifurcated by the Sarawak district of Limbang.

Municipalities in Brunei are settlements which have been incorporated by the government to run as municipalities. They are independent from the hierarchy of the country's subdivisions but nevertheless overlap with mukims and villages, the second- and third-level administrative divisions of Brunei.

4 days ago · Brunei, independent Islamic sultanate on the northern coast of the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. It achieved independence in 1984, having been a British protectorate since 1888. The capital is Bandar Seri Begawan, which is located in …

Dec 16, 2019 · Bandar Seri Begawan was declared a city in 1920 and encompasses an area of 100.36 square km. Formerly known as Brunei Town, the city hosts the Istana Nurul Iman, the seat of the government of the country and royal residence.

Jan 8, 2025 · Bandar Seri Begawan (Jawi:<big> بندر سري بڬاوان </big>; ) (formerly known as Brunei Town) is the capital of the Sultanate of Brunei. It is officially governed as a Municipalities of Brunei.

Nov 9, 2024 · Bandar Seri Begawan is the capital and largest city in Brunei, with a population of 64,409 people. Other major towns in the country include the port town of Muara, the oil-producing town of Seria, and Kuala Belait.

Mar 23, 2025 · Bandar Seri Begawan, capital of Brunei. The city lies along the Brunei River near its mouth on Brunei Bay, an inlet of the South China Sea on the northern coast of the island of Borneo. Bandar Seri Begawan was once predominantly an agricultural trade centre and river port.

Nov 10, 2024 · Bandar Seri Begawan, formerly known as Brunei Town, is the capital and largest city of Brunei. It is located on the northern bank of the Brunei River, near its mouth on Brunei Bay, an inlet of the South China Sea.

The Brunei revolt began on 8 December 1962, when the North Kalimantan National Army quickly captured Brunei Town, the oilfields at Seria, and portions of Sarawak and North Borneo. In response, British forces, including Gurkhas and Royal Marines , regained control of most key centres by 11 December, resulting in the capture or surrender of ...