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Just as precious stones and gems come in small quantities similarly most of most richest and opulent nations are the smaller pieces of landmass. Taking a good position in this list is our next destination, Brunei Darussalam. Brunei is situated on the island of Borneo and has on offer an amazing mix of sandy beaches, lush green dense forests and rivers snaking through its heart. the country exudes prosperity and richness and a befitting example to this claim is the Sultan of Brunei who is tabbed as the richest monarch in the entire world. A trip to the Sultanate of Brunei will introduce you to a destination which is credited with having the world’s highest per capita income and a lifestyle which is worth becoming the envy of anyone’s eye. These facilities available include exemption of its residents from paying personal taxes, subsidized price tags for housing and other needs and free healthcare.

There was a time during the 16th century when the limits of Brunei extended up the present day boundaries of Manila in the Philippines. It was as a result of subsequent attacks and invasions by the Spanish, the Portuguese and the English that led to the downsizing of the boundaries of Brunei. Till the late 1800’s it looked as if Brunei would soon lose its identity as most of its land was conceded away but then the discovery of oil on its land did the magic trick for Brunei. It was in 1984 that Brunei gained independence and slowly and steadily embarked on its journey towards prosperity; prosperity that came along because of the rich reserves of black gold that the Kingdom of Brunei sat upon.
The capital city of Bandar Seri Begawan surely fits the tag of being the capital of one of the richest county in the entire world. With wide beautiful roads, amazing mosques and the regal royal palace the city spells wealth in the grandest way possible. The most impressive of the mosques being that of Omar Ali Saiffudien which is an impressive symbol for Islam in Brunei. The golden dome of this mosque towers every other structure in Brunei and can be seen from almost all the parts of the city.
The mosque is furnished with the best of accessories and is an incredible sight to view. Also credited to Brunei is the presence of the world’s largest water village, Kampung Ayer’ situated on the banks of the Brunei river. This water village has close to 30,000 inhabitants living in houses made on stilts and present a picturesque view which is worth viewing by everyone who visits it. The town of Tutong is a very popular tourist haunt because of the fact that it is a beach destination. Since Brunei has excellent dense forests therefore nature walks and jungle trails are also a preferred activity here. The town of Temburong serves as the perfect base camp for the wild life enthusiasts wanting to indulge in these jungle trails. Also located in Brunei is the Peradayan Forest reserve which is widely acclaimed for its nocturnal species of animals that inhabit its limits. Also located within the boundaries of this reserve are the two famous mountain peaks of Brunei namely Bukit Peradayan and Bukit Patoi. Displaying the rich culture, heritage and history associated with Brunei are its various museums which include the Brunei museum and the arts and craft centre.

Glamour, money and richness finds itself present in harmony with nature and solitude. That’s Brunei for the world!

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