World Region Information --- East Timor Information
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It comprises the eastern half of Timor Island, the nearby Atauro and Jaco Islands, and Oecussi, an enclave on the northwestern side of the island surrounded by West Timor, Indonesia. To the south is Australia, separated by the Timor Sea.
Approx. 15,000 km2
about 1.18 million people
Mainly Melanesians
Tetum, Portuguese
99.5% Christian
- Cristo Rei
Along with the indigenous culture of Melanesia, it is influenced by Portuguese, Roman Catholic, Indonesian, etc.
- Atauro Island
- Lake Ira Lalaro
- Mount Matebian
- Jaco Island
- Mt Ramelau
In 2010 East Timor's adult literacy rate was around 58%.
- Universidade Nacional Timor Lorosa'e
- Universidade Dili
- Institute Superior Cristal
- Institute of Business
- Universidade Da Paz
- Perpustakaan Nasional Timor Leste
1942 The Imperial Japanese Army occupies the entire island of Timor. Battle between Japan and Australia
1945 After the end of World War II, Portuguese control of East Timor is restored. West Timor becomes part of an independent Indonesia
1974 A revolution (the Carnation Revolution) broke out in Portugal, the liberation of the colonies was promised, and the momentum for independence increased.
1975 Fretilin (Revolutionary Front for East Timor Independence) declares East Timor independent. Indonesian forces invade and capture East Timor
1976 Indonesia declares annexation of East Timor as 27th province
1991 Massacre at Santa Cruz Cemetery (Indonesian army shoots funeral attendees and kills more than 100)
1996 Bishop Carlos Belo and Jose Ramos-Horta jointly receive Nobel Peace Prize
1998 Indonesian President Suharto resigns. New President Habibie changes policy to allow East Timor independence
1999 The result of the referendum was 78% of voters in favor of independence. The independence of East Timor is decided. Riot and martial law. Arrival of peacekeepers
2002 Draft constitution approved by parliament. United Nations support mission established. become the 191st member of the United Nations
2004 Production at the gas field started
2005 peacekeepers withdraw
2008 presidential assassination attempt
2012 Australian soldiers withdraw. End of UN peacekeeping mission
2017 Australia and East Timor agree on maritime boundaries
The head of state is the president, elected by national referendum, for a five-year term. The president appoints the prime minister, who is the head of government. The parliament is unicameral.
- Government Palace
- Parlamento Nacional de Timor-Leste
- Palacio Presidencial Nicolau Lobato
$2,422
Positioned as a low-income economy, it is self-sufficient in agriculture and dependent on exports such as coffee, marble, petroleum and sandalwood.
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