Brunei is officially known as Brunei Darussalam. The word Darussalam literally means 'the Abode of Peace'. The Constitution identifies Islam as the official religion of Brunei.
Brunei Dollar (BND; symbol B$) = 100 cents. Banknotes are in the denominations B$10,000, B$1,000, B$500, B$100, B$50, B$10, B$5 and B$1.
Brunei is a dry country: alcohol is not sold anywhere in the country and consumption of alcohol in public is prohibited by law.