Capital : Bandar Seri Begawan

Land Area : 5,770 sq km

Head of Government : Sultan and Prime Minister Sir Hassanal Bolkiah (since 5 October 1967)

Population : 372,361 (July 2005 est.)

Major Languages : Malay (official), English, Chinese

Major Religion(s) : Muslim (official) 67%, Buddhist 13%, Christian 10%, indigenous beliefs and other 10%

Date of Joining : 1984

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