On this day, 41 years ago, January 1, 1984 (November 29, 1983 in the lunar calendar), Brunei became independent. The flag The Sultanate of Brunei is located in the northern part of Kalimantan Island, and its residents believe in Islam. In the mid-16th century, Portugal, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and other colonists invaded one after another. In 1888, it became a British protectorate. It was occupied by Japan during World War II (1941 - 1945). In July 1946, it became a British protectorate again. In April 1959, Britain separated Sabah, Sarawak and Brunei, and Brunei became a self-governing state under the British Commonwealth. According to the agreement it signed with the United Kingdom, the United Kingdom still controls powers such as defense and public security. In May 1971, Brunei re-signed the contract with the United Kingdom, and Brunei enjoyed "complete autonomy" except diplomatic rights. A new treaty signed with Britain in 1979 stipulates that Brunei will become a fully independent country after December 31, 1983. On New Year's Day in 1984, Brunei Sultan Muda Hassan Bolkiah. Muizaddin. Sir Wadaulla (who succeeded on October 1st, 1967) issued the Declaration of Independence, declaring that Brunei would always be a sovereign, democratic and independent "Malay Muslim monarchy." Later, he joined ASEAN. When the plane slowly landed on the northwest corner of Borneo Island, it seemed to have entered the mythical country of Aladdin: the glorious royal buildings with golden walls, the polite Islamic citizens, and the lives of the wealthy people... This is Brunei, a place that has been protected by Allah. The miracle of asylum, a fantasy of the 21st century. People abide by the rules and precepts of Islam and enjoy many free benefits from the country, presenting a scene of peace and happiness. Brunei has become one of the richest countries in the world with its rich oil and natural gas resources. Some people often joke: "In Brunei, oil is cheaper than cola." Only when you arrived in Brunei did you know what wealth means. The Crystal Park costing 1.3 billion yuan, the modern water villages, and the Nuroiman Palace built of gold... Brunei is a place where you can realize your Cinderella dream.? Physical geography: Land area is 5765 square kilometers. Brunei Darussalam is located in the north of Kalimantan Island, bordering the South China Sea in the north, and bordering Sarawak State of Malaysia on the southeast and west sides. It is divided into two disconnected east and west parts by Lin Meng of Sarawak State. The coastline is about 161 kilometers long, with plains along the coast, mountainous inland, and 33 islands. The terrain in the east is higher and there are many swamps in the west. It has a tropical rainforest climate, hot and rainy. The average annual temperature is 28 ¡æ. Feel Brunei, the "pocket country". A brief history: Brunei was called Bo Ni in ancient times. Rule by chiefs since ancient times. Islam was introduced in the 15th century and the Sultanate was established. In the middle of the 16th century, Portugal, Spain, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom successively invaded this country. In 1888, Brunei became a protectorate of Britain. In 1941, Brunei was occupied by Japan, and in 1946 Britain regained control of Brunei. In 1959, Brunei signed an agreement with the United Kingdom, stipulating that national defense, public security and foreign affairs should be managed by the United Kingdom, and other affairs should be managed by the Sultan government of Brunei. In 1971, Brunei re-signed the contract with the United Kingdom, stipulating that Brunei would resume the exercise of all other internal autonomy except foreign affairs and some defense affairs. In 1978, the Sultan of Brunei went to London to negotiate with the British government on the issue of sovereign independence and concluded a treaty of friendship and cooperation. According to the treaty, Britain gave up its diplomatic and defense powers in Brunei on January 1, 1984, and Brunei declared full independence. After independence, the Sudanese government vigorously promoted the policy of "Malayization, Islamization and monarchy", consolidated royal rule, focused on supporting the economy of Malays and other indigenous people, and strictly safeguarded Islamic teachings while carrying out modernization. Economy: Brunei is the third largest oil producer in Southeast Asia and the fourth largest liquefied natural gas producer in the world. The production and export of oil and natural gas are the backbone of Brunei's economy, accounting for 36% of its GDP and 95% of total export revenue. Oil reserves and output rank second in Southeast Asia after Indonesia, and liquefied natural gas exports rank second in the world. With a per capita GDP of US$19,000, it is one of the richest countries in the world. In recent years, the Brunei government has vigorously promoted economic diversification and privatization policies in an effort to change the single economic structure that relies too much on oil and natural gas.