Geography of Brunei

Brunei is a country in Southeast Asia, bordering the South China Sea and East Malaysia. Its geographical coordinates are 4°30′N 114°40′E. The country is small with a total size of 5,765 km2 (2,226 sq mi). It is larger in size than Trinidad and Tobago. It is close to vital sea lanes through the South China Sea linking the Indian and Pacific Oceans. The country has two parts physically separated by Malaysia, making it almost an enclave within Malaysia.

Geography of Brunei
ContinentSoutheast Asia
RegionAsia
Coordinates4°30′N 114°40′E
AreaRanked 163rd
  Total5,765 km2 (2,226 sq mi)
  Land91.33%
  Water8.67%
Coastline266 km (165 mi)
BordersMalaysia
Highest pointBukit Pagon
1,850 metres (6,070 ft)
Lowest pointSouth China Sea
0 metres (0 ft)
Longest riverBelait River
32 km (20 mi)
Largest lakeTasek Merimbun
7,800 ha (19,000 acres)
Exclusive economic zone10,090 km2 (3,900 sq mi)

Brunei shares a 266 km (165 mi) border with Malaysia, and has a 161 km (100 mi) coastline. The terrain is a flat coastal plain that rises to mountainous in the east and hilly lowlands in the west. While earthquakes are quite rare, Brunei is located near the Pacific Ring of Fire.

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