Brunei, unique features in small country

Photo Feature by Zahra Al-Kazmi BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Oct 13 (KUNA) -- Brunei is a country of unique beauty and culture, making it one of the top tourist destinations in Asia.
The country is situated at the northwestern side of Borneo island, which is also shared by Indonesia and Malaysia. Brunei is called Darussalam (home of peace) as there is no crime rate, while it is also called "the island of black gold" for being rich in oil and gas.
The sultanate is also famous for its gold-plated mosques, the Istana Nurul Iman palace, considered to be one of the biggest most luxurious palaces in the world and Kampong Ayer, the largest water village in the world with a population of 30,000.(end) zak.am.ag