Brunei comprises four districts: to the east, Temburong, and to the west, Brunei-Muara, Tutong and Belait.
The western part of Brunei is mainly hilly lowland rising inland to about 300 metres. To the east the broad coastal plain is replaced by jungle clad hills, reaching up to Brunei's highest point, Bukit Pagon, 1850 metres above sea level. The total land area is 5765 sq. km. The coastline is about 160 km long.
The capital of Brunei is Bandar Seri Begawan, which is locally known as Bandar or BSB. It has a population of about 100,000.
Cities and Towns in Brunei
Brunei is a small country on the north coast of the island of Borneo. Despite it's relative small size, Brunei is split into four districts (daerah).
- Belait District - heart of the oil and gas industry - large expatriate community. Borders the South China Sea and Malaysia
- Brunei-Muara District - northern most district, smallest in area but largest in population. Bandar Seri Begawa, the capital, is in this state. Borders the South China Sea, Brunei Bay, and Malaysia
- Temburong District - the eastern most district of Brunei - oddly it is actually separated from the rest of Brunei by Malaysia and Brunei Bay. Capital city is Bangar.
- Tutong District - capital is Pekan Tutong - this district borders the South China Sea
General Overview of Brunei
Teach English in the Tropics
Looking for a tropical teaching destination? Then look no further. Brunei is a fanastic place to put down roots if you are looking for a tropical teaching job.
Brunei is situated on the north eastern side of the tropical island of Borneo and it is rich with rainforests and jungle. More than 70% of Brunei is covered by untouched rainforest and national reserves. The ecotourism options here are endless with incredible diving opportunities in and around unspoilt reefs, hiking or biking in pristine rainforests and white sand beaches that will blow you away.
Teaching in Temburong Brunei
Footprints offers teachers some great teaching jobs in Temburong, Brunei. Temburong is an absolute gem of a place and is often overlooked by tourists and travellers. Temburong is home of Brunei's remote and most mountainous region and the famous Ulu Temburong National Park. Temburong is actually a districthat is separated from the rest of Brunei by Malaysia and Brunei Bay. The main city/town is Pekan Bangar which is the main destination for teachers who are going to be teaching in the Temburong district.
Pekan Bangar is located up the river from the Bay of Brunei. Life is simple here but beautiful. Things are quiet and people are incerdibly friendly.
