Southeastern Asia, northwest of Australia in the Lesser Sunda Islands at the eastern end of the Indonesian archipelago; note - Timor-Leste includes th ...
The island of Timor was actively involved in Southeast Asian trading networks for centuries, and by the 14th century, it exported sandalwood, slaves, ...
Longitude: 125.917
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Timor-Leste:
15,926.399 km
Terrain:
Mountainous.
Natural Resources:
Gold, petroleum, natural gas, manganese, marble.
Industries:
Printing, soap manufacturing, handicrafts, woven cloth.
Population: 1,506,909
Most of the population concentrated in the western third of the country, particularly around Dili.
Area: 14,874 km2
slightly larger than Connecticut; almost half the size of Maryland
The island of Timor is part of the Malay Archipelago and is the largest and easternmost of the Lesser Sunda Islands; the district of Oecussi is an exclave separated from Timor-Leste proper by Indonesia; Timor-Leste has the unique distinction of being the only Asian country located completely in the Southern Hemisphere.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| por | Portuguese |
| tet | Tetum |
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| USD | United States dollar | $ |
Capital City: Dili
Local time: Friday, December 12 at 12:40 pm (GMT+09:00)
The flag of Timor-Leste has a red field with two isosceles triangles which share a common base on the hoist end. The smaller black triangle, which bears a five-pointed white star at its center and spans one-third the width of the field, is superimposed on the larger yellow triangle that extends to the center of the field.
Bordering Countries
Timor-Leste is a member of the United Nations.
Visiting Timor-Leste
You're in for a treat! Timor-Leste is a fascinating place to explore, especially from May to November. Here's what you could encounter:
- Beautiful beaches and coral reefs
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Stunning mountainous landscapes
- Health concerns such as malaria
- Petty crime in urban areas
- Occasional political instability
- 3.2MEDIUM RISK
Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Timorese cuisine features rice, fish, and tropical fruits.
- Popular dishes include Ikan Pepes and Batar Da'an.
- Freshly caught seafood and local coffee are widely enjoyed.
- Relax on the beaches of Atauro Island
- Explore the capital, Dili
- Hike to Mount Ramelau
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