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5 Most Beautiful Places in Brunei

Among the Southeast Asian Nations, Brunei is one of the tiny Nations in terms of land area. But even if it is just a small country, Brunei is one of the top oil exporters around the world. This land is located in the island of Borneo and surrounded by Malaysia and South China Sea. Its rich culture and wealthy economy attracts tourist around the globe. We will list down the 5 most beautiful places that you need to visit as soon as you visit Brunei.

1. Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque
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Located at the capital of Sultanate of Brunei, Bandar Seri Begawan, the mosque is considered to be the most beautiful in the Asia Pacific. This place of worship is built from February 4, 1954 and opened for worship at September 26,1958. The mosque is 225 ft in length and 86 ft in width that can accomodate 3000 worshippers. Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque is a historical site and it should be seen by your own eyes by the time that you visit the Sultanate of Brunei.


2.Jerudong Park

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Located in Jerudong, Brunei-Muara District, Brunei, the Jerudong Park is built by the Bruneian Government for $1 billion and has been known as the Largest and Most Expensive Amusement park in Southeast Asia. Currently, it is considered larger than the Phase 1 of Hongkong Disneyland. Many artists have performed here in its few years including Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston. Now, bunch of tourists who are looking for adventure are visiting Jerudong Park as part of their tour in Brunei.


3. Royal Regalie

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Royal Regalie is located in the capital of Brunei, Bandar Seri Regalia. Different artifacts that has been used for royal ceremonies are exhibited here like crowns, costumes and even weaponries. The museum has been opened in September 30,1992 and the museum has witnessed the celebration of the  Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah's Silver and Golden anniversary of rule of Brunei.

4. Billionth Barrel Monument

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Built in 1991, Billionth Barrel Monument is located in Seria, Brunei. About an hour from the city center. This beautiful architecture signifies the production of the billionth barrel of oil that is produced from Seria.

5. Istana Nurul Iman

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A few kilometers away from Bandar Seri Begawan, at the banks of Brunei River, the palace is seen. This palace is usually the place for state occasions and also serves as the house of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. Guiness Book of World Records regcognized this palace as the world's largest living residence of a state head. Its architecture is built with large golden domes that complements with the color of green trees. This palace is worth more than $1billion dollar in construction.


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