Q 01/05

On which island does Brunei lie?

A) Java

B) Borneo

C) Sumatra

D) Sulawesi

Answer · why

B) Borneo

It is the only sovereign state entirely on the island, which it shares with two larger neighbours.

Q 02/05

What is the capital and largest city of Brunei?

A) Seria Town

B) Kuala Belait Town

C) Kuching City

D) Bandar Seri Begawan

Answer · why

D) Bandar Seri Begawan

It was called Brunei Town until 1970, when it was renamed for the current sultan's father.

Q 03/05

The capital was known by what name until 1970?

A) Muara

B) Kota Batu

C) Brunei Town

D) Port Bolkiah

Answer · why

C) Brunei Town

It was renamed in honour of the 28th sultan, the current ruler's father.

Q 04/05

Apart from its coastline, Brunei is completely surrounded by which Malaysian state?

A) Johor

B) Kelantan

C) Sarawak

D) Sabah

Answer · why

C) Sarawak

One of its districts even splits Brunei into two separate pieces.

Q 05/05

Which Malaysian district cuts Brunei into two unconnected parts?

A) Miri

B) Lawas

C) Labuan

D) Limbang

Answer · why

D) Limbang

The White Rajahs seized it in 1890; Brunei only settled the dispute in 2009.