Country Profiles: Brunei Webquest Worksheet

This worksheet on Brunei helps students explore the culture, politics, and environment of this small yet wealthy nation in Southeast Asia. Students begin with essential facts such as the capital city Bandar Seri Begawan, the official language Malay, the population, and the currency (Brunei Dollar). The geography section covers Brunei’s location on the island of Borneo, its tropical rainforest climate, and its proximity to Malaysia and the South China Sea. Government and politics introduces Brunei’s absolute monarchy, led by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, and the role of national symbols like the flag and anthem. In the economy section, students will study Brunei’s reliance on oil and natural gas, its efforts toward economic diversification, and the high standard of living. The culture and society portion highlights Islam as the major religion, traditional foods such as ambuyat, cultural festivals like Hari Raya, and Malay arts and crafts. Tourism focuses on attractions like Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, Kampong Ayer (the water village), and pristine rainforests. Reflection questions encourage students to think about how Brunei’s wealth, traditions, and governance shape everyday life.

Keywords: Brunei, Bandar Seri Begawan, Southeast Asia, Borneo, South China Sea, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, absolute monarchy, oil, natural gas, economy, Malay culture, Islam, ambuyat, Kampong Ayer, Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, tourism, rainforest, geography, Model United Nations (MUN), reflection