Thursday, December 9, 2010

What is the country known for?

Brunei is a country best known for its sultan who was the richest man in the world until overtaken by Bill Gates. They are also well-known for its natural resources, which are petroleum, natural gas, and timber. 


Brunei currently is one of the few countries in the world that has more than half of its total land area as permanent forest reserves. This is a wise move because the forests are seen as an investment area for ecotourism as this small oil state moves towards economic diversification. 




Brunei is also famous for their Mosque. One of the most famous attraction in Bandar Seri Begawan, the Omar Ali Safiudeen Mosque. The mosque displayed the Malay architecture, a tall, shimmering white building with huge gold minarets and domes. Inside the building is pure white with golden Islamic/ Malay motifs and Arabic calligraphy. The blue and red stain glass and the green prayer rugs covering most of the expansive white marble floor make it complete. Around the inside perimeter were exotic gold lanterns. Around the center were huge chandeliers with the bulbs that looked like white candles with Malay-style gold domes where the flame would be.


In addition, according to some hotel sites, some of the tourist attractions are:


Tamu Kianggeh
Tamu Kianggeh is a market located on the banks of the Kianggeh River. ‘Tamu’ means marketplace and here you can find a large variety of local produce from wild herbs to local delicacies. The Tamu is also a good place to shop for local souvenirs and handicrafts. It is open from the early morning till evening.
The Royal Regalia Building




The Royal Regalia Building in the heart of Bandar Seri Begawan houses a collection of royal artefacts and was built to celebrate the 1992 Silver Jubilee of the Sultan’s accession to the throne. Visitors can view ceremonial regalia which includes the royal chariot, gold and silver ceremonial armoury, traditional jewel encrusted coronation crowns and a replica of the throne used by the Sultan on state occasions. 


The Merimbun Heritage Park
The Merimbun Heritage Park is a sanctuary for flora and fauna that visitors can enjoy and scientists can research. The country’s largest lake, Tasik Merimbun, is located inside. Nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers will enjoy exploring the many trails in this park that provide an awesome view of the wildlife and greenery.





No comments:

Post a Comment