The Istana Nurul Iman is the official residence of the Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah. It is considered to be the world’s largest private residence in terms of floor area. The palace contains 1,788 rooms, which includes 257 bathrooms, a banquet hall that can be expanded to accommodate up to 5,000 guests, a mosque accommodating 1,500 people.
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The Istana Nurul Iman is the official residence of the Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, and the seat of the Brunei government. It is considered to be the world’s largest private residence in terms of floor area. The palace contains 1,788 rooms, which includes 257 bathrooms, a banquet hall that can be expanded to accommodate up to 5,000 guests, a mosque accommodating 1,500 people. It also includes a 110-car garage, an air conditioned stable for the Sultan’s 200 polo ponies, and five swimming pools.
The title of the “world’s largest palace” is difficult to ascertain, and controversial, as different countries use their own unique standard to claim that their palace is the largest. To be considered for the Guinness World Record, the palace must have been intended for use as a royal residence, and only the combined area of the palace’s indoor floors is considered.
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