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Muara is a city in the sultanate Brunei, it is located at the northeasternmost point of the district Brunei-Muara.
background
The Malay word Muara means estuary or river mouth. The city of Muara or "Pekan Muara" is located on a peninsula, which is surrounded by the South China Sea in the north and the Bay of Brunei in the south. Its tip, once the peninsula Pelumbong Spit, was separated from the mainland by a canal around 1960 to allow access to the port of Muara.
Until around 1850, the region was only very sparsely populated. After the discovery of hard coal, the Brooketon colliery, in the associated port steamships could be supplied with coal. In 1924, however, the mine was shut down for economic reasons.
getting there
By plane
The nearest airport is about 25 km away near the capital Bandar Seri Begawan.
By bus
In the street
There are good road connections to the capital as well as along the coast Jerudong and further after Pekan Tutong
By boat
The port of Muara is the only deep-water port in the Sultanate, it has a state-of-the-art container terminal, but cruise ships also dock here. The Sultanate's navy also has a base here.
mobility
Tourist Attractions
activities
- Muara Beach or Pantai Muara. Beautiful long sandy beach on the north coast, picnic area, playground, toilets.
- Meragang Beach. Also Crocodile Beach, a little west of it.
shop
There are several souvenir shops in the port's terminal, one of which also functions as a "post office". WLAN is freely available in the cafés.
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
health
Practical advice
trips
literature
Web links
- An official website is not known. Please open Wikidata add.
