How developed is Brunei?

Once Brunel gained its independence from the United Kingdom, which took place on 1 January 1984, nothing could stop them. They are now the next to the highest developed country that is on the Human Development Index - of those in the Southeast Asian nations. Brunel is second after Singapore, and is undoubtedly and proudly classified as a "developed country." It is a great thing how they have used their independence to prosper so.

The country is rich in oil, and that is helping them make great strides in quick and efficient development forward. They have a spirit about them that strives to keep advancing, which is evident in many of the steps they are taking to become a modern country complete with all the resources that go along with being such.