Head of state: Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah
Head of government: Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah
Type of state: absolute monarchy
Land area: 5’770 km2
Capital: Bandar Seri Begawan
Population: 407,045
Ethnic groups: 67% Malay, 15% Chinese, 6% Natives, 12% Foreign workers
Religions: 67% Moslem (state religion), 15% Buddhist, Taoist and Confucian, 10% Christian, other
Language: Malay
Currency: Bruneian dollar (BND)
Gross domestic product (GDP) 2009: USD 10.73bn
Change over previous year: -1.8%
Per capita GDP: USD 26,852
Swiss colony: 20 persons
Swiss exports 2010: CHF 8.74 millions
Change over previous year: +234.4%
Swiss imports 2010: CHF 6.42 millions
Change over previous year: +160.1%