Bandar Seri Begawan - the capital of Brunei
Having heard the name of the country Brunei, few people imagine where this state is located. Few people know that the country has a common border with Malaysia. The capital of Brunei is Bandar Seri Begawan. 50 thousand inhabitants is all that the city can boast of. This is not surprising, because no more than 400,000 people live in the entire state..
The history of Bandar Seri Begawan
The first inhabitants appeared here in the distant seventh century. Until 1970, the city had the same name as the state. Over the years, the city moved to new places three times until it was where it is now. Despite its long existence, the settlement received the status of a city only in 1920..
Fifty years after this, the name was changed. The capital was named in honor of Sultan Omar Ali Sayfuddin. «City of His Lordship», that's what the translation of the title means. The area of the city has changed many times. The last expansion took place in 2007. Then the size of the city increased from 13 square kilometers to 100.
Sights of the capital
Royal mausoleums; Omar Ali Sayfuddin Mosque; The National Museum of Brunei is just a small part of the attractions that everyone can see in the capital of Brunei.
Within the city is a small village, which is entirely built on stilts. Kampong Iyer is located along the river and stretches for eight kilometers. It is home to artisans whose skill many craftsmen of the world can envy..
Also, tourists love to visit Persian Damuan Park. In addition to the beautiful vegetation, you can watch the monkeys and other animals here..
Climate and geography
Kalimantan is a large island with several states. It is here that the capital of Brunei, the city of Bandar Seri Begawan, is located. Due to the geographical location of the Malaysian archipelago, the city has a tropical climate. It is unusually humid and hot here. There is a large amount of precipitation during the year, and the average daily air temperature is approximately 28 degrees with a plus sign.
Residents of the post-Soviet space are just beginning to discover Brunei and its capital. This country is very interesting, unusual and mysterious, which makes it attractive for travelers..
