FOTW Brunei

In case you wonder where in the world is this country located, check Borneo island in Southeast Asia. 

I don't know how Eric managed to send me this card but it was a wonderful surprise.

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Brunei has an area of 5.765 km², a population of 417.200 and its capital is Bandar Seri Begawan.

Unique: 

* Healthcare - citizens are charged B$1 per consultation and free for kids under 12 years;  

* 1 car per 2.09 persons - Brunei has one of the highest car ownership rates in the world;

* 24K gold coated car - the Sultan has a unique Rolls-Royce: 

Famous:  

* Blessed Harbor - is the meaning of Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei;

* Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque - is considered the major landmark of the country. The main dome is covered in pure gold. The mosque stands 52 meters high and can be seen from virtually anywhere in Bandar Seri Begawan;

History:

* Muhammad Shah - established the Sultanate of Brunei in 1368 and was its first sultan;

* Independence - 1 january 1984 from the UK;

* Name origin - Brunei Darussalam means "abode of peace".