Highway, which is a joint project with Malaysia. Besides the Pan Borneo Highway, Brunei can be accessed by air through Brunei International Airport. Royal Brunei is the main airline company in Brunei. Brunei has several sea ports, mainly to export its petroleum products, as well as for import/export purposes. [edit] Demographics Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque in Bandar Seri Begawan Main article: Demographics of Brunei See also: Islam in Brunei and Buddhism in Brunei About two-thirds of the Brunei population are of Malay origin and have long dominated the nation's economy. The official languages of the nation are Malay (Malay: Bahasa Brunei), although an important minority speak Chinese. English is also widely spoken and there is a relatively large expatriate community with significant numbers of British and Australian citizens. Islam is the official religion of Brunei, and the sultan is the head of the religion in the country. Other faiths practised are Buddhism (mainly by the Chinese), Christianity, and primarily in isolated and very small communities, indigenous religions. [edit] Culture Main article: Culture of Brunei The culture of Brunei is predominantly Malay, with heavy influences from Hinduism and Islam, but is seen as more conservative than Malaysia.[3] The culture is also influenced by the demographics of the country: two-thirds of the population are Malay, and the remainder consists of Chinese, Indians and indigenous Malays such as Dayaks, Dusuns and Kedazans. Brunei also has a large number of foreign workers, including Indonesian and Filipino domestic workers, labourers from Thailand, Indonesia and the Indian subcontinent (particularly India and Bangladesh), and Western professionals working in industry and education. [edit] Prohibition of alcohol The sale and public consumption of alcohol is banned. [4] Foreigners and non-Muslims are allowed to bring in 12 cans of beer and two bottles of other alcohol (e.g., wine or spirits; no distinction is made for alcohol content). This limit used to apply to every entry; in 2007, however, this was changed to one limit every 48 hours. After the introduction of prohibition in the early 1990s, all pubs and nightclubs were forced to close; however, several types of restaurants allegedly still offer illicit alcohol sometimes served in teapots. [edit] Brunei in popular culture Anthony Burgess's novel Devil of a State is set in Brunei. The construction of Bandar Seri Begawan's Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque is a major theme in the book. Dale Brown's novel Armageddon is set mostly in Brunei. It details a fictional attack on the country by Islamic fundamentalists with fringe assistance from Malaysian forces, namely a stealth boat. Brunei is the birthplace of current Chicago Blackhawks left winger Craig Adams. Also the birthplace of Wu Chun, present day Taiwanese pop-star idol, who is also gym instructor, model, and member of the band Fahrenheit A common joke is that the people of Brunei are known as "brunettes". [edit] Media Video of Brunei and Bandar Seri Begawan (BSB) Short video showing highlights of Brunei, including Kampung Ayer, from here. Problems seeing the videos? See media help. [edit] See also List of Brunei-related topics Brooketon Commonwealth of Nations Brunei Revolt Communications in Brunei Foreign relations of Brunei Sport in Brunei Hospitals in Brunei Girl Guides in Brunei History of Brunei Istana Nurul Iman  (Sultan's Palace) List of Bruneians Media of Brunei Military of Brunei Music of Brunei Scouting in Brunei North Borneo Federation Royal Brunei Airlines Transport in Brunei Universiti Brunei Darussalam Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali Water Village (Brunei) Jerudong Park Medical Centre [edit] Notes and references ^ ISA arrests In Brunei. [1] Retrieved 28-07-2007. ^ http://www.freedomhouse.org/inc/content/pubs/pfs/inc_country_detail.cfm?country=6929&year=2007&pf ^ For a discussion of religious freedom, see http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2006/71334.htm (United States Department of State). ^ Brunei Tourism Website (Government appointed) [edit] Bibliography Wikisource has the text of the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica article Brunei. This article contains material from the CIA World Factbook which, as a U.S. government publication, is in the public domain. U.S. Department of State website (2003) L. W. W. Gudgeon, British North Borneo, Adam and Charles Black: London, 1913. [edit] External links Brunei travel guide from Wikitravel Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Brunei Government of Brunei Darussalam website Brunei entry at The World Factbook Brunei Tourism website The Daily Brunei Resources blog. Contains extra information on the country through the eyes of a Bruneian. 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