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How Big Is Brunei?

Brunei, located in East/Southeast Asia, is the 170th largest country in the world, covering approximately 5,765 square kilometers (2,226 square miles). That's roughly the same size as Delaware. It is home to approximately 478,054 people.

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5,765 km²
2,226 sq mi
#170 of 236 countries
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Brunei's Geography

Of its total area, 5,265 km² is land and 500 km² (8.7%) is water. Brunei has approximately 161 km of coastline. Within Asia, Brunei is the 46th largest of 52 countries, sitting between Lebanon and Hong Kong. With 83 people per km², it is less densely populated than the Asian average of 961 per km².

How Far Across Is Brunei?

Brunei stretches approximately 115 km (71 mi) from north to south — roughly the length of Long Island, and 139 km (86 mi) from east to west — roughly the distance from London to Bristol. At highway speeds, it would take roughly 2 hours to drive across.

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Brunei at a Glance

Statistic Value
Total Area 5,765 km² (2,226 sq mi)
World Size Rank #170 of 236
Capital Bandar Seri Begawan
Population Density 83 per km²
Population 478,054 people
Coastline 161 km
Life Expectancy 78.4 years
GDP per Capita $77,900 USD