1. In which country is the longest bridge in Southeast Asia located?

  • Malaysia
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  • Singapore
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  • Brunei
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According to the Southeast Asian Iron and Steel Association, the longest bridge in the region is currently the Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddien Bridge in Brunei. Nearly 30 km long, this bridge was inaugurated in March 2020 to connect Temburong with central Brunei, facilitating easier travel for residents without having to cross Malaysian territory.

2. This bridge is named after:

  • Name of the late father of the Sultan of Brunei
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  • The name of a local river.
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  • Name of the architect who designed the bridge
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Initially, the structure was known as Temburong Bridge. However, on July 14, 2020 – the 74th birthday of Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah – he decided to rename the bridge in memory of his late father, Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddien.

The bridge, officially named Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddien, was given to Southeast Asia's longest bridge as a profound tribute to the late Sultan, who was always respectfully called "the architect of modern Brunei."

3. How has this bridge helped local residents change their travel time to the capital?

  • Reduced from approximately 2 hours to less than 30 minutes.
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  • Reduced from approximately 45 minutes to 15 minutes.
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  • Reduced from approximately 3 hours to 1 hour
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According to Connectivity ASEAN, before the bridge was put into use, residents of Temburong had to travel by boat for about 45 minutes across the bay or drive for about two hours through Sarawak state (Malaysia) and pass through four border checkpoints to reach the capital Bandar Seri Begawan. After the Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Bridge was inaugurated in 2020, travel time was shortened to less than 30 minutes.

4. How many people are in Brunei?

  • Under 500,000 inhabitants
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  • 1 million people
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  • 20 million people
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  • 50 million people
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Brunei is the only country in the region with a population of less than half a million. According to estimates by the World Population Review, its current population is around 469,000, among the lowest in the world .

According to the United Nations website, the country is located in the northwest of Borneo Island. Brunei is bordered by the sea to the north and by the Malaysian state of Sarawak on the other sides.

5. What is the ranking of this country's GDP per capita in Southeast Asia?

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According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Brunei is among the countries with the highest GDP per capita in the region, mainly due to its oil and gas revenues. However, Singapore ranks first in Southeast Asia in this regard.

According to the IMF, Brunei's GDP per capita will reach approximately $35,000 per year in 2025, while Singapore's will be $92,900.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/cay-cau-dai-nhat-dong-nam-a-thuoc-ve-nuoc-nao-2518219.html