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Country Name

Timor-Leste

Country Code

TS TLS

Country Calling Code

+670

Country Profile

A virtual guide to Timor-Leste, also known as East Timor. The relative new nation is situated in the eastern half of the island of Timor, at the eastern 'end' of the Lesser Sunda Islands, north of the Timor Sea and Australia. The country is bordered by Indonesia in west and the Savu Sea in north. The country occupies an area of 14,874 km², including the islands of Pulau Acrobat and Paula Jaco, compared it is about half the size of Belgium, or slightly larger than the Bahamas.

Capital Name

Dili

Languages

Portuguese, Tetum (official); English, Bahasa Indonesia

Country Currency

US dollar (USD)

Time Zone

Local Time = UTC +9h

Driving (Left/Right)

drives on the left

Population

12.7 lakhs (2018)

Country Area

14,874 km² (5,742 sq. mi.)

Place to Visit

Jesus Backside Beach, Dili, Atauro Island Baucau Suai Lautem Maubisse Lake Ira Lalaro Mount Matebian Jaco Island Same Betano Mount Ramelau Com Marobo Hot Springs Nino Konis National Park

News

According to BBC, radio is the most popular medium and there are several community radios on air. There are a handful of daily and weekly press titles but a low rate of literacy limits readership. The UN telecom body lists East Timor as being among the world's 10 least-connected nations. Diario Nacional Timor Leste (in Tetum). Suara Timor Lorosae East Timor National Newspaper (in Tetum and Portuguese). Guide Post Translated to English news from East Timor. TV/Radio RTTL Radio-Televisão Timor Leste

Art Culture

Culture of Timor-Leste Information about the cultural background of Timor-Leste. Jose Ramos-Horta Page of the 1996 Nobel Laureate, cited for his "work towards a just and peaceful solution to the conflict in East Timor".

Economy Business

Banking and Payments Authority of Timor-Leste BPA's primary objective is the regulation of the monetary and financial system of the country. Timor Invest Timor-Leste Macau Office Website for investment. Petroleum companies investing in Timor-Leste ConocoPhillips The lead investing company developing the Bayu-Undan oil and gas field which lies wholly within the Timor Sea Treaty Area. Woodside Australian Energy The lead investing company which expects to develop the Greater Sunrise field. Shell A member of the Greater Sunrise partnership. Osaka Gas Member of the Greater Sunrise Partnership.

Transport

Discover East Timor: accommodation, hotels, attractions, and much more. Turismo Timor-Leste Discover the World's Newest Nation - the official tourism website of Timor-Leste. Discover Dili Discover East Timor. The Unofficial Guide to East Timor Comprehensive tourism guide to Timor-Leste. Travel Guide: Timor - Leste Travel and tourism information for East Timor.

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Education

National University of East Timor The leading institution of higher education in East Timor. Dili International School A private, non-profit institution and an English-language school situated in Dili. Education International Education International is monitoring the situation in Timor-Leste as the fledgling country plunged into chaos since the beginning of the unrest on 24 April. EI is concerned about the extent the unrest has affected teachers and children.

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Additional Information

Climate: Tropical; hot, semi-arid; rainy and dry seasons. Type: Parliamentary democracy. Independence: 28 November 1975 (from Portugal). Restoration of independence: 20 May 2002. (from Indonesia) Constitution: March 2002. Natural resources: Gold, petroleum, natural gas, manganese, marble. Agriculture products: Coffee, rice, corn, cassava, sweet potatoes, soybeans, cabbage, mangoes, bananas, vanilla. Industries: Printing, soap manufacturing, handicrafts, woven cloth. Exports - commodities: Coffee, sandalwood, marble; note - potential for oil and vanilla exports.

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