Brunei

a sultanate under British protection on the NW coast of Borneo: formerly a British protectorate; gained independence 1984. 2220 sq. mi. (5750 sq. km).
Capital: Bandar Seri Begawan.
Contemporary Examples

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Brunei Returns to the Stoning Age Jay Michaelson April 21, 2014
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Brunei Returns to the Stoning Age Jay Michaelson April 21, 2014

Historical Examples

The Woodlands Orchids Frederick Boyle
The Last Voyage Lady (Annie Allnutt) Brassey
Subjectivity Norman Spinrad
On the Equator Harry de Windt
A History of the Philippines David P. Barrows

noun
a sultanate in NW Borneo, consisting of two separate areas on the South China Sea, otherwise bounded by Sarawak: controlled all of Borneo and parts of the Philippines and the Sulu Islands in the 16th century; under British protection since 1888; internally self-governing since 1971; became fully independent in 1984 as a member of the Commonwealth. The economy depends chiefly on oil and natural gas. Official language: Malay; English is also widely spoken. Religion: Muslim. Currency: Brunei dollar. Capital: Bandar Seri Begawan. Pop: 415 717 (2013 est). Area: 5765 sq km (2226 sq miles)
the former name of Bandar Seri Begawan