When you click on one of the countries at right, you'll see how that country compares to the United States in the size of its population, the amount of energy it consumes as a country, and the amount of energy consumed per person.
The Ottoman Centuries: The Rise and Fall of the Turkish Empire by Lord Kinross. An entertaining account of one of the greatest imperial powers in history. Lords of the Horizons: A History of the Ottoman Empire by Jason Goodwin. For 600 years, the Ottoman Empire swelled and declined.
Istana Nurul Iman is the second largest Royal Palace in the world. It is the official residence of the Sultan of Brunei (The King of Brunei). This beautiful Royal Palace is located on the banks of the Brunei River, just a few kilometers from the capital. It is the most luxurious Royal Palace in the world.