Ethnic Chinese in Brunei
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| Ethnic Chinese in Brunei |
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| Total population |
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56,000 (2006) [1] |
| Regions with significant populations |
| Bandar Seri Begawan |
| Languages |
| Hokkien, Hakka, Tiochiu, Mandarin, Malay |
| Religions |
| Predominantly Buddhist, Taoist and minority Christian [2] |
| Related ethnic groups |
| Han Chinese, Peranakan, Malaysian Chinese, |
Ethnic Chinese in Brunei form roughly 15% of Brunei's population. As of 1986, it was estimated that over 90% were unable to obtain Bruneian citizenship despite generations of residence in the country.[3]
[edit] Celebrities
- Wu Zun, a prominent actor and singer.
[edit] References
- ^ "Brunei". The World Factbook. (2006). Langley, VA: Central Intelligence Agency. Retrieved on 2006-09-17. The total population of Brunei is estimated at 380,000, of whom 15% are of Chinese descent.
- ^ International Religious Freedom Report 2007 - Brunei
- ^ Limlingan, Victor Simpao (1986). The Overseas Chinese in ASEAN: Business Strategies and Management Practices, pp. 240-241.
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