brunei: socio-cultural setting
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Socio-Cultural Setting:
Brunei
About two-thirds of thepopulation of Brunei is Malay(see Malayan Peoples).Minorities include Chinese,Indians, and various indigenouspeoples, such as Dayaks andBelaits. The official language is
Socio-Cultural Setting:
Brunei
Malay, but English is also usedfor official purposes. Islam is thestate religion, and the majorityof the people are Muslims.Brunei’s 2008 estimatedpopulation was 381,371, yieldingan overall population density of
Socio-Cultural Setting:
Brunei
72 persons km (188 per sq mi).The capital and chief town isBandar Seri Begawan.
Socio-Cultural Setting:
Brunei
Medical and educationalservices are relatively welldeveloped and are largelyfinanced by revenues frompetroleum production. Educationis compulsory for children aged 5to 16 years and it is free at all
Political Setting:
Brunei
levels. Primary and secondaryeducation is provided in Malay,English, or Chinese. TheUniversity of Brunei Darussalam(1985) is located in Bandar SeriBegawan. There are alsovocational schools and a
Socio-Cultural Setting:
Brunei
teacher-training institution. Inaddition, the government paysthe tuition of Brunei studentswho study at overseasuniversities.
Socio-Cultural Setting:
Brunei
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