• Brunei Travel

    Date: 2008.06.30 | Category: Asia | Tags:

    Brunei Darussalam is a very small country in Southeast Asia. It is a wealthy country boasting one of the largest oil fields. The ruler of Brunei is one of the wealthiest in the world. The total area of this nation is 5,770 km, making it one of the smallest countries in Asia. For the traveler, Brunei is packed with wonderful beaches and a history of exquisite culture and beauty. There are numerous museums to visit that will give an indebt and educational look into this great little country. It is a place where you will walk away with great memories and love for this tiny country.

    The economy of Brunei exports crude oil and natural gas to major countries such as the United States, Japan and Asian countries. Brunei has a small land mass but has rich natural resources not only of their oil but of the tropical rainforests which generates revenue from eco-tourism. This small country also has a diverse industrial economy, but with a shortage of skilled workers, emphasis is put on education.

    Brunei is situated near the equator, so the temperature ranges between the 80’s Fahrenheit or 30 Celsius. The weather tends to be humid with tropical conditions making it a balmy climate. There is no dry season in Brunei with monsoon winds that give high amounts of precipitation. During the months of December and January are the wettest months with a high level of rainfall.

    The best time to travel to Brunei is during the first half of the year. During the middle of the year Brunei gets very hot and humid.