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Neighboring Countries of Brunei
Brunei shares land borders with 1 country: Malaysia (266 km).
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Countries bordering Brunei
| Neighbour | Border length | Capital | Visa for Brunei citizens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur | Visa-free · 30 days |
Geography of Brunei
Location
Southeastern Asia, along the northern coast of the island of Borneo, bordering the South China Sea and Malaysia
Area
5,765 km² — slightly smaller than Delaware
Terrain
Flat coastal plain rises to mountains in east; hilly lowland in west
Climate
Tropical; hot, humid, rainy
Highest and lowest points
Highest: Bukit Pagon 1,850 m. Lowest: South China Sea 0 m. Mean elevation: 478 m.
Natural resources
Petroleum, natural gas, timber
Natural hazards
Typhoons, earthquakes, and severe flooding are rare
Good to know
Close to vital sea lanes through South China Sea linking Indian and Pacific Oceans; two parts physically separated by Malaysia; the eastern part, the Temburong district, is an exclave and is almost an enclave within Malaysia
Neighbours of Brunei's neighbours
Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.
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Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).