It has a small population of approx. 300,000 and one main city, Bandar Seri Begawan that has a population of 60,000. Climate is tropical and humid with an average temperature of 28 degrees. There are no distinct seasons, though there is more rainfall between November and February. The school, shops, most public buildings and all our accommodation is air-conditioned.
Currency is the Brunei dollar which has parity with the Singapore dollar.
Top Of Page Health Brunei is a relatively healthy country with a good standard of medical care. Malaria was eliminated in 1970. There are also other private medical services and dental care available. Water is suitable to drink and locally produced and international brand mineral water is widely available in bottles. Further details and advice on immunisation requirements and on working in a tropical country will be made available at interview.