Brunei is one of the richest countries in the world, and known for its reserves of hydrocarbons. This state, formed by two enclaves to the north-west of the island of Borneo, is covered by equatorial forest over more than half its territory. The coasts are not very interesting; however the capital,
Bandar Seri Begawan, has one of the largest mosques in
Asia, and is worth visiting. This is a country that you visit if you are passing through, but which is not worth going to just for the sake of it.