The Sultanate of Brunei's influence peaked between the 15th and 17th centuries when its control extended over coastal areas of northwest Borneo and the southern Philippines. Brunei subsequently entered a period of decline brought on by internal strife over royal succession, colonial expansion of European powers, and piracy. In 1888, Brunei became a British protectorate; independence was achieved in 1984. The same family has ruled Brunei for over six centuries. Brunei benefits from extensive petroleum and natural gas fields, the source of one of the highest per capita GDPs in the world.
The Sultanate of Brunei is an absolute monarchy or sultanate (locally known as Malay Islamic Monarchy).
Source: CIA World Factbook
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Displaying 1 - 5 of 15Land Code (Amendment) Order, 2016 .
The Land Code is amended by inserting new sections dealing with many aspects related to land tenure, such as: concepts related to Land Code; Land Commissions and officer in charge of the Land Office administrative and legal proceedings; Land purchasing requirements (owned by purchaser as nominee on behalf of another person); prescribed fees presented to the Land Officer; a Land Officer's caveat shall continue in force until it is cancelled by the Land Officer: (a) of his own motion; or (b) on an application in that behalf by the registered owner of the land or any other person having a regi
Protected Places Order, 2009.
This Order establishes the declaration of protected places. It specifies such places in the first column of the Schedule: 1. Building of Receiver and its area, Kampong Serusop, Mukim Berakas A, Brunei Muara District. 2. Building of DVOR/ DME and its area, Kampong Beribi, Mukim Gadong B, Brunei Muara District. 3. Building of NDB and its area, Kampong Mata-Mata, Mukim Gadong B, Brunei Muara District. 4.
Constitution of Brunei Darussalam 1959 (rev. 2006)
The constitution was signed by the governments of Brunei and the UK.
Protected Places Order, 2010.
This Order establishes the declaration of protected place. It specifies the place in the first column of the Schedule, more particularly described in the plan specified in the second column deposited in the office of the Surveyor-General, is hereby declared to be a protected place for the purposes of the Act. Item 4 in the Schedule to the Order Declaring Protective Places (GN 192/97) is revoked. The Schedules specifies the protected areas: Buildings and areas, Internal Security Department, Temburong Branch (New), Bangar Town, Mukim Bangar, Temburong District.
Protected Places Order, 2008.
This Order declares the place specified in the Schedule to be a protected place and it shall be prohibited to enter the place without the permission of the Director of Electrical Services.
Implements: Protected Areas and Protected Places Act (Chapter 147). (1984)