Key facts about Brunei

About Brunei:

• Location: It is located along the northern coast of Borneo Island in Southeast Asia.
• It is situated both in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres of the Earth.
• Brunei is bordered by the South China Sea in the north and on all other sides by Malaysia. Brunei is divided into two non-contiguous parts by a portion of the Malaysian State of Sarawak. Brunei shares its maritime borders with China and Malaysia. 
• Capital: Bander Seri Begawan – the capital and largest city of Brunei.
• Mountain: Bukit Pagon is the highest point in the country at 6,069 ft along the border with Malaysia in the eastern mountainous region.
• Rivers: Numerous rivers drain the land, including the Belait, Pandaruan, and Tutong.
• It is also a major oil producer in Southeast Asia.
• Population: Brunei citizens comprise about 76% of the population, with the remaining being permanent or temporary residents. More than 80% of the population is ethnically Malay or Chinese.
• Currently, approximately 14,000 Indians are residing in Brunei. The contribution of Indian doctors and teachers to the growth and development of Brunei’s healthcare and education sectors has been well acknowledged.

Q1: What is the Look East Policy of India?

It was framed by the Narasimha Rao government in the early nineties. It is a substantial manifestation of India’s focused foreign policy orientation towards an immensely resourceful and flourishing region, i.e., South East Asia.

Source: Prime Minister arrives in Brunei on an official visit