Brunei Sultanate and The Food: A Small Yet Rich City
Brunei is a tiny oil-rich Sultanate with some of Asia's greatest Islamic architecture, pristine rainforest, and tens of thousands of monkeys. From seeing gorgeous mosques and witnessing animals to learning about Brunei's oil business, here are the best things to do in Brunei. The Sultan is an absolute hereditary king who is governed by a Cabinet of Ministers, much to the British system, an important part of the History of Brunei . He also serves as Prime Minister and Defense Minister. Brunei is the only absolute monarchy with a semi-socialist government, I've joked. All Brunei children receive free schooling, and all people receive free medical care and subsidized housing. Finally, there is no personal income tax. Brunei's offshore oil and gas production provides a consistent source of money, making all of this possible. The Sultan seemed to command the respect of the majority of Brunei Malays, who make up around 55 per cent of the population. It's mo...