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The Sultanate of [[Brunei]]'s influence peaked between the 15th and 17th centuries when its control extended over coastal areas of northwest Borneo and the southern [[Philippines]]. [[Brunei]] subsequently entered a period of decline brought on by internal strife over royal succession, colonial expansion of European powers, and piracy. In 1888, [[Brunei]] became a British protectorate; independence was achieved in 1984. The same family has ruled [[Brunei]] for over six centuries. [[Brunei]] benefits from extensive petroleum and natural gas fields, the source of one of the highest per capita GDPs in Asia.
 
The Sultanate of [[Brunei]]'s influence peaked between the 15th and 17th centuries when its control extended over coastal areas of northwest Borneo and the southern [[Philippines]]. [[Brunei]] subsequently entered a period of decline brought on by internal strife over royal succession, colonial expansion of European powers, and piracy. In 1888, [[Brunei]] became a British protectorate; independence was achieved in 1984. The same family has ruled [[Brunei]] for over six centuries. [[Brunei]] benefits from extensive petroleum and natural gas fields, the source of one of the highest per capita GDPs in Asia.
  
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Latest revision as of 05:12, 24 March 2018

Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque.
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The Sultanate of Brunei's influence peaked between the 15th and 17th centuries when its control extended over coastal areas of northwest Borneo and the southern Philippines. Brunei subsequently entered a period of decline brought on by internal strife over royal succession, colonial expansion of European powers, and piracy. In 1888, Brunei became a British protectorate; independence was achieved in 1984. The same family has ruled Brunei for over six centuries. Brunei benefits from extensive petroleum and natural gas fields, the source of one of the highest per capita GDPs in Asia.

Source: www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/bx.html

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