The National Crest of Brunei is featured prominently on the Flag of Brunei. It was originally adopted in 1932. There are five main components to the national crest according to the Government's Official website. They are the flag, the royal umbrella, the wing, the hand, and the crescent. On the crescent is writing in Arabic script that contain the national motto of: ""Always in service with God's guidance". Below this is a banner with the name of the nation in Arabic script as "Brunei Darussalam" or Brunei, land of peace.
The flag and the royal umbrella are symbols of the royal family. The wings symbolize protection of justice and peace. Below these is the crescent that is the symbol of Islam the national religion of Brunei. The hands symbolize the government's duty to protect the people.
External link
Government's Official website (http://www.brunei.gov.bn/about-brunei/flag.htm)
Brunei consists of two unconnected parts; 97% of the population lives in the larger western part, only about 10,000 live in the mountainous eastern part, the district of Temburong.
Brunei's leaders are concerned that steadily increased integration in the world economy will undermine internal social cohesion although it became a more prominent player by serving as chairman for the 2000 APEC (Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation) forum.
Islam is the official religion of Brunei, and the sultan is the head of the religion in the country.
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