Brunei Darussalam is located on the northern coast of the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia, where it borders Sarawak (east of Malaysia) and the South China Sea. This country became fully independent from the United Kingdom on January 1, 1984; it is ruled by a sultan. The country has a very small population of less than 500,000, which helps Brunei remain at the top of international rankings for GDP per capita (UK Trade and Investment, 2012). English is widely spoken in this nation, where the adult literacy rate is approximately 96%. Many Bruneians tend to study abroad, especially in the UK and Australia. Economically, Brunei is a stable and prosperous country offering excellent infrastructure in a strategic location – within ASEAN. Foreign participation in capital is flexible and, in many cases, foreign ownership can reach 100%. Securing approval for foreign workers is relatively easy. Apart from this, people enjoy a safe and peaceful environment and living conditions are among the best and safest in the region (UK Trade and Investmen...
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