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Linda Alduin

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Geopolitical and historical information on the Southeast Asian country of East Timor.

Timor-Leste (East Timor) Facts - National Geographic

Get Timor-Leste (East Timor) facts and information and see the Timorese flag in this country profile from National Geographic.
http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/countries/timor-leste-facts
East Timor Map and Geography - Worldatlas

East Timor is a stunning sight (especially from the air) with miles of sandy beaches and a deep bluish-green sea. In the center, toothy-edged mountains jut skyward covered by thick green forests, and on misty days it has the look of a paradise found.
http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/asia/etimor.htm
The World Factbook: East Timor

The World Factbook for East Timor with geography, military, government and more about the country
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/tt.html
East Timor - Geography, History and more

Information on East Timor - map of East Timor, geography, history, politics, government, economy, population statistics, culture, religion, languages, largest cities, as well as a map and the national flag.
http://www.infoplease.com/country/east-timor.html
East Timor country profile - BBC News

East Timor's road to independence - achieved on 20 May 2002 - was long and traumatic.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-pacific-14919009
Food of East Timor - Visit East Timor - Timor-Leste Travel Guide

In East Timor the food is mostly influenced by Southeast Asian foods and the Portuguese typical dishes from its period under Portuguese influence.
http://visiteasttimor.com/food-east-timor/
East Timor History and Geography - Britannica

Island country in the eastern Lesser Sunda Islands, at the southern extreme of the Malay Archipelago. It occupies the eastern half of the island of Timor, the small nearby islands...
http://www.britannica.com/place/East-Timor
East Timor Cities Map, Major Cities in East Timor - Maps of World

East Timor cities map showing East Timor major cities, towns, capital city and country boundary. Here you can find the accurate location about the cities in East Timor
http://www.mapsofworld.com/timor-leste/cities-map.html
World Health Organization: Timor-Leste

WHO country health profile of Timor-Leste provides key statistics, information, news, features and journal articles on the country's public health issues and services.
http://www.who.int/countries/tls/en/
Local Traditions and Culture in East Timor - VirtualTourist

Local traditions and culture in East Timor: 11 reviews and photos of local traditions and culture in East Timor from real travelers and locals.
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/East_Timor/Local_Customs-East_Timor-MISC-BR-1.html
Timor-Leste Economy: Population, GDP, Inflation, Business, Trade, FDI, Corruption

Learn more about the Timor-Leste economy, including the population of Timor-Leste, GDP, facts, trade, business, inflation and other data and analysis on its economy from the Index of Economic Freedom published by The Heritage Foundation.
http://www.heritage.org/index/country/timorleste
Timor-Leste (East Timor) - Lonely Planet

With mountains to climb and untouched reefs to dive, Asia's newest country, Timor-Leste, is a winner. It's home to a youthful population and a...
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/east-timor
East Timor - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

East Timor, officially the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste is a country in Maritime Southeast Asia.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Timor

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Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste República Democrática de Timor-Leste (Portuguese) Repúblika Demokrátika Timór Lorosa'e (Tetum)
Flag Emblem
Motto: Unidade, Acção, Progresso (Portuguese) "Unity, Action, Progress"
Anthem: Pátria (Portuguese) "Fatherland"
Location of Timor-Leste (green) toward the eastern end of the Indonesian Archipelago
Capital and largest city	Dili 8°33′S 125°34′E / 8.55°S 125.56°E / -8.55; 125.56
Official languages	Portuguese Tetum^a
National languages	15 languages Atauru Baikeno Bekais Bunak Fataluku Galoli Habun Idalaka Kawaimina Kemak Makalero Makasae Makuva Mambai Tokodede
Working languages	English Indonesian
Religion (2015 census) ^[1]	99.53% Christianity 97.57% Catholicism 1.96% Protestantism 0.24% Islam 0.23% other
Demonym(s)	East Timorese Timorese Maubere (informal)^[2]^[3]
Government	Unitary semi-presidential republic^[4]

• President	José Ramos-Horta
• Prime Minister	Xanana Gusmão

Legislature	National Parliament
Independence from Portugal and Indonesia and United Nations Administered East Timor

• Portuguese Timor	Early 18th century
• Independence declared	28 November 1975
• Annexation by Indonesia	17 July 1976
• Administered by UNTAET	25 October 1999
• Independence restored	20 May 2002

Area
• Total	14,950 km² (5,770 sq mi) (154th)
• Water (%)	Negligible
Population
• 2023 estimate	1,354,662 (153rd)
• 2022 census	1,341,737^[5]
• Density	89.7/km² (232.3/sq mi) (137th)
GDP (PPP)	2023 estimate
• Total	$5 billion^[6] (173rd)
• Per capita	$3,747^[6] (157th)
GDP (nominal)	2023 estimate
• Total	$2 billion^[6] (183rd)
• Per capita	$1,497^[6] (151st)
Gini (2014)	28.7^[7] low inequality
HDI (2023)	0.634^[8] medium (142th)
Currency	United States dollar^b Timor-Leste Centavo (USD)
Time zone	UTC+9 (Timor-Leste Time)
Calling code	+670
ISO 3166 code	TL
Internet TLD	.tl^c
Fifteen further "national languages" are recognised by the Constitution. Centavo coins also used Former use of .tp has been phased out.

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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Timor-Leste (East Timor) Facts - National Geographic

Get Timor-Leste (East Timor) facts and information and see the Timorese flag in this country profile from National Geographic.
http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/countries/timor-leste-facts
East Timor Map and Geography - Worldatlas

East Timor is a stunning sight (especially from the air) with miles of sandy beaches and a deep bluish-green sea. In the center, toothy-edged mountains jut skyward covered by thick green forests, and on misty days it has the look of a paradise found.
http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/asia/etimor.htm
The World Factbook: East Timor

The World Factbook for East Timor with geography, military, government and more about the country
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/tt.html
East Timor - Geography, History and more

Information on East Timor - map of East Timor, geography, history, politics, government, economy, population statistics, culture, religion, languages, largest cities, as well as a map and the national flag.
http://www.infoplease.com/country/east-timor.html
East Timor country profile - BBC News

East Timor's road to independence - achieved on 20 May 2002 - was long and traumatic.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-pacific-14919009
Food of East Timor - Visit East Timor - Timor-Leste Travel Guide

In East Timor the food is mostly influenced by Southeast Asian foods and the Portuguese typical dishes from its period under Portuguese influence.
http://visiteasttimor.com/food-east-timor/
East Timor History and Geography - Britannica

Island country in the eastern Lesser Sunda Islands, at the southern extreme of the Malay Archipelago. It occupies the eastern half of the island of Timor, the small nearby islands...
http://www.britannica.com/place/East-Timor
East Timor Cities Map, Major Cities in East Timor - Maps of World

East Timor cities map showing East Timor major cities, towns, capital city and country boundary. Here you can find the accurate location about the cities in East Timor
http://www.mapsofworld.com/timor-leste/cities-map.html
World Health Organization: Timor-Leste

WHO country health profile of Timor-Leste provides key statistics, information, news, features and journal articles on the country's public health issues and services.
http://www.who.int/countries/tls/en/
Local Traditions and Culture in East Timor - VirtualTourist

Local traditions and culture in East Timor: 11 reviews and photos of local traditions and culture in East Timor from real travelers and locals.
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/East_Timor/Local_Customs-East_Timor-MISC-BR-1.html
Timor-Leste Economy: Population, GDP, Inflation, Business, Trade, FDI, Corruption

Learn more about the Timor-Leste economy, including the population of Timor-Leste, GDP, facts, trade, business, inflation and other data and analysis on its economy from the Index of Economic Freedom published by The Heritage Foundation.
http://www.heritage.org/index/country/timorleste
Timor-Leste (East Timor) - Lonely Planet

With mountains to climb and untouched reefs to dive, Asia's newest country, Timor-Leste, is a winner. It's home to a youthful population and a...
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/east-timor
East Timor - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

East Timor, officially the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste is a country in Maritime Southeast Asia.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Timor

Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste República Democrática de Timor-Leste (Portuguese) Repúblika Demokrátika Timór Lorosa'e (Tetum)
Flag Emblem
Motto: Unidade, Acção, Progresso (Portuguese) "Unity, Action, Progress"
Anthem: Pátria (Portuguese) "Fatherland"
Location of Timor-Leste (green) toward the eastern end of the Indonesian Archipelago
Capital and largest city	Dili 8°33′S 125°34′E / 8.55°S 125.56°E / -8.55; 125.56
Official languages	Portuguese Tetum^a
National languages	15 languages Atauru Baikeno Bekais Bunak Fataluku Galoli Habun Idalaka Kawaimina Kemak Makalero Makasae Makuva Mambai Tokodede
Working languages	English Indonesian
Religion (2015 census) ^[1]	99.53% Christianity 97.57% Catholicism 1.96% Protestantism 0.24% Islam 0.23% other
Demonym(s)	East Timorese Timorese Maubere (informal)^[2]^[3]
Government	Unitary semi-presidential republic^[4]

• President	José Ramos-Horta
• Prime Minister	Xanana Gusmão

Legislature	National Parliament
Independence from Portugal and Indonesia and United Nations Administered East Timor

• Portuguese Timor	Early 18th century
• Independence declared	28 November 1975
• Annexation by Indonesia	17 July 1976
• Administered by UNTAET	25 October 1999
• Independence restored	20 May 2002

Area
• Total	14,950 km² (5,770 sq mi) (154th)
• Water (%)	Negligible
Population
• 2023 estimate	1,354,662 (153rd)
• 2022 census	1,341,737^[5]
• Density	89.7/km² (232.3/sq mi) (137th)
GDP (PPP)	2023 estimate
• Total	$5 billion^[6] (173rd)
• Per capita	$3,747^[6] (157th)
GDP (nominal)	2023 estimate
• Total	$2 billion^[6] (183rd)
• Per capita	$1,497^[6] (151st)
Gini (2014)	28.7^[7] low inequality
HDI (2023)	0.634^[8] medium (142th)
Currency	United States dollar^b Timor-Leste Centavo (USD)
Time zone	UTC+9 (Timor-Leste Time)
Calling code	+670
ISO 3166 code	TL
Internet TLD	.tl^c
Fifteen further "national languages" are recognised by the Constitution. Centavo coins also used Former use of .tp has been phased out.

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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