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The capital of Brunei, Bandar Seri Begawan, is most usually referred to as BSB or Bandar. Named after the Sultan's late father in 1975, it is one of the most relaxed of Asian cities, made wealthy by substantial oil reserves that make it the most prosperous part of the entire island of Borneo.
Getting there
Bandar Seri Begawan international airport (673 2 330 483; www.brunet.bn/gov/dca/fids) is just 10 kilometres north of the city centre, with links to Asia-Pacific destinations and the Middle East as well as to Europe via London and Frankfurt. Most nationalities can receive a visa on arrival (www.tourismbrunei.com/info/entry). There are also ferry and road links to neighbouring Sabah and Sarawak.
Weather
This is definitely a climate that demands lightweight clothing, and possibly some form of waterproof gear (an umbrella wards off both sun and rain) is advisable almost every day of the year. BSB tends to be tropically hot and humid, with heavy rainfall during November to March. The average temperature year round is 28oC.
Important Numbers
| Ambulance | 991 |
| Fire | 995 |
| Police | 993 |
| Tourist Information Hotline | 673 2 382 847 |
Transportation/Getting Around
| Taxi |
Bus |
Car |
Water Taxi | |
| Hotlines | Metred taxis are prominent throughout BSB, and cluster at Jalan Cator car park. 673 2 226 853 |
Six bus routes cover BSB: Eastern Line, Southern Line, Western line, Central Line, Circle Line and Northern Line. Buses run every 15-20 minutes. 673 2 451 979 |
BSB's roads are very driver-friendly, and a hired car is an excellent way to get about. Avis 673 2 426 345 Hertz 673 2 390 300 |
Usually found at the quay by the intersection of Jalan Roberts and Jalan McArthur, water taxis are one of the best ways to explore Kampung Ayer. |
| Fare range/ destinations |
Taxis operating at the airport have a fixed fare system, starting at BND10. |
Fares from BND1 |
From BND75 per day |
BND2 for a return trip A round trip around Kampung Ayer is BND15. |
| Operating hours | 24 hours |
6.30 am – 7.00 pm |
24 hours |
24 hours, but fewer at night |
Local Language
Learn more about local language from below.
| English | Local language |
| Good morning/day | Selamat pagi |
| Goodbye | Selamat Jalan |
| Thank you | Terima Kasih |
| How are you? | Apa khabar? |
| Fine, thank you | Khabar baik, terima kasih |
| What is your name? | Siapa nama biskita? |
| My name is... | Nama saya ... |
| See you again | Jumpa lagi |
| I'm sorry | Maaf |
| Excuse me | Minta maaf |
| You're welcome | Sama sama |
| Yes | Ya |
| No | Tidak |
| I don't know | Saya tidak tahu or tak tahu |
| May I ask? | Tumpang tanya |
| I am ill | Saya sakit |
| I don't understand | Saya tidak faham |
| What? | Apa? |
| Nothing | Tidak apa |
| Please help me | Saya minta tolong |
| Help! | Tolong! |
Business and Finance
Though small, Brunei is one of the wealthiest countries in Asia, with crude oil and natural gas production accounting for just over half the country's GDP. The government plans to widen the economic base beyond oil and gas as well as reduce unemployment, strengthen the tourism and banking sectors and upgrade the labour force.
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