Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei

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Brunei is a sovereign state located on the north coast of the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. The official name of Brunei is Brunei Darussalam which means "abode of peace". Bandar Seri Begawan with an estimated population of 200,000, is the capital and largest city of Brunei, the smallest country in Southeast Asia.

 

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The Green Turtle stamp is part of a series of three stamps about sea turtles issued in 2010. The stamp on the right is to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Civil Service Day.

Thx Matthew!

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A postcard from Brunei: Jame'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque

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Being ruled by the dynasty of sultans for 600 years, Brunei abounds in religious, historical and cultural places. Mosques constitute some of the major tourist attractions in Brunei and one of the most important and the most splendid among them is Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque.

“With its intricately ornamented minarets and shimmering golden domes  clearly visible along the main route into town from the airport, the Kiarong Mosque (as it is locally known) towers over a landscaped terrain dotted with fountains.”


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Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien

Born 15 July 1946. Crowned as the 29th Sultan on 1st August 1968.

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A postcard from Brunei: Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque

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The Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque was built in 1958. It was named after Omar Ali Saifuddien, the 28th Sultan of Brunei, who is also fondly referred to by locals as the “architect of modern Brunei.” Currently, it is considered one of the most magnificent mosques in the entire Southeast Asian region.

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Two stamps to mark Farmers and Fishermen Day and, from a set of three stamps about Wild Orchids of Borneo, the dendrobium.

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Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque from Brunei Darussalam

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The Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei is probably one of the most famous landmarks in Brunei and features an impressive example of modern Islamic architecture.

The height of this mosque is 52 meters. The walls are made of Italian marble. The arches, columns and towers are made of the same marble. The walls support the gold dome on the top of the mosque. The carpets are made in Saudi Arabia. The handmade stained glass, that were brought from England add more charm to the beauty of this Mosque.

Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque in Brunei is named after the 28th Sultan of this country.

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The Sultan of Brunei.

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