Which country has the smallest population in Southeast Asia?

This is a small country in Southeast Asia, with a population of less than half a million people, but its citizens enjoy exceptional healthcare and educational benefits.

1. Which country has the smallest population in Southeast Asia?

• Singapore
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• Brunei
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• Malaysia
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• Laos
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Brunei's population is currently around 465,000, the smallest among the 11 Southeast Asian countries, according to the latest United Nations estimates updated by Worldometers. It is the only country in the region with a population under 1 million.

With an area of ​​over 5,700 km², Brunei has a population density of only about 82 people/km².

2. How much do citizens of this country have to pay when they go for medical treatment?

• 10,000 Brunei dollars
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• 1,000 Brunei dollars
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• 100 Brunei dollars
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• 1 Brunei dollar
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Brunei citizens receive medical care at hospitals and health centers for a symbolic fee of 1 Brunei dollar, with children under 12 years old receiving free medical treatment. The government also covers the costs of transporting citizens abroad to access treatments and facilities not available domestically.

In addition, students aged 5-18 receive free education at public schools, including the cost of textbooks, school supplies, and school meals.

3. Does this country have the highest GDP per capita in Southeast Asia?

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• Wrong
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Although Brunei is a wealthy country, its GDP per capita is only the second highest in Southeast Asia.

Singapore has the highest GDP per capita, at approximately US$92,930 per year, according to IMF data updated as of April 2025. Globally, Singapore ranks fourth, after Luxembourg, Ireland, and Switzerland.

Singapore's population is currently estimated at nearly 5.9 million, according to Worldometer, based on the latest United Nations data.

4. What does the full name of this country mean?

• Treasure
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• Rich land
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• sacred place
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• A place of peace
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Brunei's full name is Negara Brunei Darussalam, which includes:

“Negara” means “country” (in Malay).
"Darussalam" means "place of peace" (in Arabic).

According to historical records, Brunei was founded by Awang Alak Betatar, later Sultan Muhammad Shah, who reigned around 1400. He traveled from Garang, Temburong district, to the mouth of the Brunei River and upon landing shouted “Baru nah!”, which roughly means “That place!”. This is the origin of the name Brunei.

Brunei was once renamed “Barunai,” possibly influenced by the Sanskrit word “Varun,” meaning “sailors,” in the 14th century.

5. How many administrative units does this country have?

• 40
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• 20
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• 10
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• 4
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According to the United Nations website, the country is located in the northwest of the island of Borneo. It is bordered by the sea to the north and on all other sides by the Malaysian state of Sarawak.

Brunei Darussalam is divided into four districts: Brunei/Muara, Tutong, Belait, and Temburong. Bandar Seri Begawan, located in Brunei/Muara, is the capital of Brunei Darussalam and covers an area of ​​approximately 16 km².

Other important urban centers include: Muara, located about 41km northeast of the capital, which houses the main port; Seria, a center for the oil and gas industry; and Kuala Belait, Pekan Tutong, and Bangar, which are the administrative centers of the Belait, Tutong, and Temburong districts, respectively.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/quoc-gia-nao-it-dan-nhat-dong-nam-a-2468393.html