Who controlled much of the areas at one point?
Sultan Bolkiah
When?
At the peak of the Bruneian Empire
How long was he in power?
from 1485 to 1528
What was a specific place he controlled?
modern-day Sarawak
Anywhere else?
Sabah
Did a famous explorer visit there?
yes
Who?
Magellan
When?
1521
What is the place of his visit called?
The maritime state
What is its official name?
Brunei
Does it have another name?
the Nation of Brunei
What continent is it on?
Asia
In the west?
no
Where then?
in Southeast Asia
What mostly surrounds it?
the Malaysian state of Sarawak
How many pieces is it split into?
two
When did it start to go downhill?
the 19th century
Who took over at that point?
James Brooke
Who occupied it in WW2?
the Japanese
What new document was created in 1959?
a new constitution