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Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste, also known as East Timor, officially the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, is a country in Southeast Asia. It comprises the eastern half of the island of Timor, the coastal exclave of Oecusse in the island's northwest, and the islands of Atauro and Jaco, for a total land area of 14,950 square kilometres (5,770 sq mi). Timor-Leste shares a land border with Indonesia to the west; Australia is the country's southern neighbour, across the Timor Sea. Dili, on the north coast of Timor, is its capital and largest city. Timor was settled over time by various Papuan and Austronesian peoples, which created a diverse mix of cultures and languages linked to Southeast Asia and Melanesia. East Timor came under Portuguese influence in the sixteenth century, remaining a Portuguese colony until 1975. Internal conflict preceded a unilateral declaration of independence and an Indonesian invasion and annexation. The subsequent Indonesian occupation was characterised by extreme abuses of human rights, including torture and massacres, a series of events named the East Timor genocide. Resistance continued throughout Indonesian rule and in 1999, a United Nations–sponsored act of self-determination led Indonesia to relinquish control of the territory. On 20 May 2002, Timor-Leste became the first new sovereign state of the 21st century. That same year, relations with Indonesia were established and normalised, with Indonesia also supporting Timor-Leste's accession into ASEAN. The national government is a semi-presidential system, with the popularly elected president sharing power with a prime minister appointed by the National Parliament. Power is centralised under the national government, although many local leaders have informal influence. The country maintains a policy of international cooperation and is a member of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries and ASEAN, and is an observer of the Pacific Islands Forum. The country remains relatively poor, with an economy that relies heavily on natural resources, especially oil, and foreign aid. The total population is over 1.34 million at the 2022 census, and is heavily skewed towards young people due to a high fertility rate. Education has led to increasing literacy over the past half-century, especially in the two official languages of Portuguese and Tetum. High ethnic and linguistic diversity is reflected by the 30 indigenous languages spoken in the country. Most of the population is Roman Catholic, which coexists alongside strong local traditions and beliefs, especially in rural areas.

Infobox

Capitaland largest city
Dili 8°33′S 125°34′E / 8.55°S 125.56°E / -8.55; 125.56
Official languages
Portuguese Tetum
Recognised languages
15 national languages: Atauru Baikeno Bekais Bunak Fataluku Galoli Habun Idalaka Kawaimina Kemak Makalero Makasae Makuva Mambai Tokodede 2 working languages: English Indonesian
Religion (2015 census)
mw- li 99.53% Christianity 97.57% Catholicism 1.96% Protestantism 0.24% Islam0.23% other
Demonyms
East Timorese Timorese Maubere (informal)
Government
Unitary semi-presidential republic
• President
José Ramos-Horta
• Prime Minister
Xanana Gusmão
Legislature
National Parliament
• 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
• Total
$2.120 billion (176th)
• Water (%)
Negligible
• 2023 estimate
1,354,662 (153rd)
• 2022 census
1,341,737
• Density
94/km2 (243.5/sq mi) (120th)
GDP (PPP)
2025 estimate
• Per capita
$1,490 (157th)
GDP (nominal)
2025 estimate
Gini (2014)
28.7 } }low inequality
HDI (2023)
0.634medium (142nd)
Currency
United States dollar Timor-Leste centavo (USD)
Time zone
UTC 9 (Timor-Leste Time)
Calling code
670
ISO 3166 code
TL
Internet TLD
tl[a]

Tables

· Administrative divisions
1. Aileu
1. Aileu
Municipalities
1. Aileu
Capital
Aileu
Population (2022)
54,631
2. Ainaro
2. Ainaro
Municipalities
2. Ainaro
Capital
Ainaro
Population (2022)
72,989
3. Atauro
3. Atauro
Municipalities
3. Atauro
Capital
Vila Maumeta
Population (2022)
10,302
4. Baucau
4. Baucau
Municipalities
4. Baucau
Capital
Baucau
Population (2022)
133,881
5. Bobonaro
5. Bobonaro
Municipalities
5. Bobonaro
Capital
Maliana
Population (2022)
106,543
6. Cova Lima
6. Cova Lima
Municipalities
6. Cova Lima
Capital
Suai
Population (2022)
73,909
7. Dili
7. Dili
Municipalities
7. Dili
Capital
Dili
Population (2022)
324,269
8. Ermera
8. Ermera
Municipalities
8. Ermera
Capital
Gleno
Population (2022)
138,080
9. Lautém
9. Lautém
Municipalities
9. Lautém
Capital
Lospalos
Population (2022)
69,836
10. Liquiçá
10. Liquiçá
Municipalities
10. Liquiçá
Capital
Liquiçá
Population (2022)
83,689
11. Manatuto
11. Manatuto
Municipalities
11. Manatuto
Capital
Manatuto
Population (2022)
50,989
12. Manufahi
12. Manufahi
Municipalities
12. Manufahi
Capital
Same
Population (2022)
60,536
13. Oecusse
13. Oecusse
Municipalities
13. Oecusse
Capital
Pante Macassar
Population (2022)
80,726
14. Viqueque
14. Viqueque
Municipalities
14. Viqueque
Capital
Viqueque
Population (2022)
80,054
Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste
Municipalities
Timor-Leste
Capital
Dili
Population (2022)
1,340,434
Municipalities
Capital
Population (2022)
1. Aileu
Aileu
54,631
2. Ainaro
Ainaro
72,989
3. Atauro
Vila Maumeta
10,302
4. Baucau
Baucau
133,881
5. Bobonaro
Maliana
106,543
6. Cova Lima
Suai
73,909
7. Dili
Dili
324,269
8. Ermera
Gleno
138,080
9. Lautém
Lospalos
69,836
10. Liquiçá
Liquiçá
83,689
11. Manatuto
Manatuto
50,989
12. Manufahi
Same
60,536
13. Oecusse
Pante Macassar
80,726
14. Viqueque
Viqueque
80,054
Timor-Leste
Dili
1,340,434

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