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| Capital |
Bandar Seri Begawan |
| Administrative divisions |
4 districts (daerah-daerah, singular - daerah); Kuala Belait, Brunei and Muara, Temburong, Pekan Tutong |
| Independence |
1 January 1984 (from UK) |
| Location |
Southeastern Asia, bordering the South China Sea and Malaysia |
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| Area |
| Total area |
5,770 sq km sq km |
| Land area |
5,270 sq km sq km |
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| Land boundaries |
| Total |
381 km, Malaysia 381 km |
| Border Countries |
Laos 541 km, Thailand 803 km, Vietnam 1,228 km |
| Coastline |
161 km |
| Climate |
Tropical; hot, humid, rainy |
| Terrain |
flat coastal plain rises to mountains in east; hilly lowland in west |
| Natural resources |
petroleum, natural gas, timber |
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| Land Use |
| Arable land |
0.57% |
| Permanent crops |
0.76% |
| Meadows and pasture |
0% |
| Forest and woodland |
0% |
| Other |
98.67% |
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People and Culture
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| Population |
340,800 (2002 est.) |
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| Age structure |
| 0-14 years |
29.9% |
| 15-64 years |
67.2% |
| 65 years and over |
2.9% (2002 est.) |
| Population growth rate |
2.4% (2002 est.) |
| Birth rate |
19.68 births/1,000 population (2003 est.) |
| Death rate |
3.39/ 1,000 population (2003 est.) |
| Infant mortality rate |
13.5 deaths/1,000 live births (2003 est.) |
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| Life expectancy at birth |
| Total population |
74.3 years |
| Male |
71.9 years |
| Female |
76.82 years (2003 est.) |
| Total fertility rate |
2.37 children born/woman (2003 est.) |
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| Nationality |
| Noun |
Bruneian(s) |
| Adjective |
Bruneian |
| Ethnic divisions |
Malay 67%,
Chinese 15%,
Other 12%,
Indigenous 6% |
| Religions |
Muslim (official) 67%,
Buddhism 13%,
Christian 10%,
indigenous beliefs and
other 10% (2003) |
| Languages |
Malay (official), English, Chinese |
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| Literacy (age 15 and over can read and write) |
| Total population |
91.8% |
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94.8% |
| Female |
88.5% |
Labour force
(includes members of the Army ) |
143,400(1999 est.)
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| Labour force-by occupation |
government 48% ,
production of oil,
natural gas,
services, and
construction 42%,
agriculture,
forestry, and
fishing 10% (1999 est) |
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Youth Focal Point
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Youth Statistics
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Youth Population
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Brunei Darussalam has a youthful population. There are 214,200 young people aged under 35 years, representing just over 70% of the total population.
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Family Structures and Influences
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Traditionally, the extended family system has been rooted among families in Brunei Darussalam. This system has been successful in supporting members of the family in terms of personal, material, financial and human related matters, but there is a danger that if young people remain dependent on them too long, they may become less self-reliant.
Now the tendency towards nuclear families is also beginning to appear in Brunei Darussalam. Without the sub-support from the extended family system, the nuclear family system could encourage people to become individualistic.
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Unemployment
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In 1997 the unemployment rate in Brunei Darussalam among the local population was 6.7 % (based on Labour Department statistics), compared to 2.6% overall levels of unemployment in 1993.
Of particular concern is the fact that this unemployment is particularly concentrated on youth. There are 15-19 year olds no longer in school. Among them, 41% are not doing any economically gainful activities. Among 20-24 year olds, almost 18% are unemployed. Among 15-19 year old males, the rate was even higher - over 61%. For the two age groups, the percentage of unemployment is higher among females compared to males.
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Youth Programmes and
Youth Agencies Responsible
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Youth Agency Responsible
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Youth Programmes Available
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~ Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports
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- Youth Development Programme
- National Youth Enterprise Programme
- Outward Bound Brunei
- Arts and Handicrafts
- Social Affairs Service Unit
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~ Department of Youth and Sports
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General Information Course (Youth)
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General Information Course (Student)
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Basic Leadership Course for Youth
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Advance Leadership Course for Youth
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Effective Team Building Course
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Training for Trainers
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Training for Professional Youth Work
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National Youth Volunteers
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Beautician Workshop for Women
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Seminar for Youth Entrepreneurs
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National Youth Camp
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Seminar for Women Entrepreneurs
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Motivation Camp
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National Youth Expedition
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Quran Reading Competition
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Sarafil Anam Competition
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First Day of Islamic New Year Celebration
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Eid Fitr Celebration
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Bertahlil - Art Competition
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Public Speaking
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Drug and Aids Awareness
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Blood Donation Campaign
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Computer Class
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Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Programme
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ASEAN - Japan 21st Century Friendship Programme
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ASEAN Sub-Committee on Youth (ASY) Programme
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National Non-Governmental Organisations
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Brunei Youth Council
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Umbrella for Youth Associations
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Women Council
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The SSEAYP Alumni Association of Brunei Darussalam (BERSATU)
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Promoting co-operation and unity amongst its members
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Alumni Society 21st Century (PERTAB 21)
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Promoting youth exchange and further fostering friendly relations between Japan and Brunei Darussalam
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Scouts
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Providing the members with opportunities for self-training in the development of personal character and becoming responsible citizens
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Providing girls and young women with opportunities for self-training in the development of character and responsible citizenship
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Providing services to the community and responsible citizenship
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Brunei Darussalam Anti Drug Association (BASMIDA)
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Promoting awareness on the dangers of drug abuse
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Youth Environmental Activities
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~ United Nations Environment Programme
http://www.unepapac.org/brunei_1.html
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Information on Youth
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| Youth Statistics |
Youth Population
Brunei Darussalam has a youthful population. There are 214,200 young people aged under 35 years, representing just over 70% of the total population.
Family Structures and Influences
Traditionally, the extended family system has been rooted among families in Brunei Darussalam. This system has been successful in supporting members of the family in terms of personal, material, financial and human related matters, but there is a danger that if young people remain dependent on them too long, they may become less self-reliant.
Now the tendency towards nuclear families is also beginning to appear in Brunei Darussalam. Without the sub-support from the extended family system, the nuclear family system could encourage people to become individualistic.
Unemployment
In 1997 the unemployment rate in Brunei Darussalam among the local population was 6.7 % (based on Labour Department statistics), compared to 2.6% overall levels of unemployment in 1993.
Of particular concern is the fact that this unemployment is particularly concentrated on youth. There are 15-19 year olds no longer in school. Among them, 41% are not doing any economically gainful activities. Among 20-24 year olds, almost 18% are unemployed. Among 15-19 year old males, the rate was even higher - over 61%. For the two age groups, the percentage of unemployment is higher among females compared to males. |
| Youth Programmes |
| Youth Agency Responsible |
Youth Programmes Available |
| ~ Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports |
- Youth Development Programme
- National Youth Enterprise Programme
- Outward Bound Brunei
- Arts and Handicrafts
- Social Affairs Service Unit |
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- General Information Course (Youth)
-General Information Course (Student)
-Basic Leadership Course for Youth
-Advance Leadership Course for Youth
-Effective Team Building Course
-Training for Trainers
-Training for Professional Youth Work
-National Youth Volunteers
-Beautician Workshop for Women
-Seminar for Youth Entrepreneurs
-National Youth Camp
-Seminar for Women Entrepreneurs
-Motivation Camp
-National Youth Expedition
-Quran Reading Competition
-Sarafil Anam Competition
-First Day of Islamic New Year Celebration
-Eid Fitr Celebration
-Bertahlil - Art Competition
-Public Speaking
-Drug and Aids Awareness
-Blood Donation Campaign
-Computer Class
-Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Programme
-ASEAN - Japan 21st Century Friendship Programme
-ASEAN Sub-Committee on Youth (ASY) Programme
-Commonwealth Youth Programme (CYP) |
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