Brunei Culture
With a population of around 322,000 people, Brunei is one of the smallest countries in Asia. Nearly 70 percent of the population lives in the capital city of Bandar Seri Begawan, following strict Muslim practices such as avoiding alcohol.
People
The majority of Brunei’s population is Malay, with a Chinese community comprising 20 percent of the population. There are also a few tribal groups in Brunei such as Kedayan, Murut, Belait, Tutong, Bisya and Dusun.
Religion
Around 70 percent of Brunei’s population is Muslim and this is the country’s official faith. Many of the Chinese inhabitants are Buddhist, while the tribes have their own unique belief systems.
Social Customs
Most of Brunei’s stricter social customs come from Islamic law and concern conservative dress and behavior, especially when in public. Women in particular need to pay attention to their dress and it is best to avoid all forms of physical contact in public.
