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   East Timor, also known as Timor-Leste, officially the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, is a country in Southeast Asia. It comprises the eastern half of the island of Timor - of which the western half is administered by Indonesia - the exclave of Oecusse on the island's north-western half, and the minor islands of Atauro and Jaco .

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2. www.britannica.com › place › East-TimorEast Timor | History, Independence, Flag, & Facts | Britannica

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   Apr 12, 2024 · East Timor, 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 of Atauro and Jaco, and the enclave of Ambeno, including Pante Makasar. Dili is the capital and largest city.

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   East Timor or the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste is a country in Southeast Asia. It is on the eastern side of the island of Timor. It also includes the smaller islands of Atauro and Jaco Island, and a small area, named Oecusse, inside the west side of Timor.

   • Demonym(s): East Timorese

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4. www.wikiwand.com › en › History_of_East_TimorHistory of East Timor - Wikiwand

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   East Timor, officially the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. The country comprises the eastern half of the island of Timor and the nearby islands of Atauro and Jaco. The first inhabitants are thought to be descendant of Australoid and Melanesian peoples.

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6. www.bbc.co.uk › news › world-asia-pacific-14919009East Timor country profile - BBC News

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   Jun 5, 2023 · Population: 1.3 million. Languages: Portuguese, Tetum, plus others. Life expectancy: 66 years (men) 70 years (women) LEADERS. President: José Ramos-Horta. Horacio Villalobos. José Ramos-Horta was...

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   Where is East Timor located?

   • East Timor, [a] also known as Timor-Leste, [b] officially the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, is a country in Southeast Asia. It comprises the eastern half of the island of Timor - of which the western half is administered by Indonesia - the exclave of Oecusse on the island's north-western half, and the minor islands of Atauro and Jaco.

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   What is the history of East Timor?

   • Some key dates in East Timor's history: 1600s - Portuguese establish a trading post on the island, having being driven out of other islands by the rival Dutch. They use the island as source of sandalwood. 1749 - Timor is split following battle between Portuguese and Dutch. Portuguese take the eastern half.

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   Is East Timor a member of the Pacific Islands Forum?

   • : 10–11 East Timor is thus an observer to the Pacific Islands Forum and the Melanesian Spearhead Group. More broadly, the country is a leader within the Group of Seven Plus (g7+), an organisation of fragile states. It is also a member of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries. : 42–44

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   What is East Timor known for?

   • About seven-tenths of the population is rural. Of those classified as urban, roughly half live in Dili. Hydrocarbon production (notably from offshore natural gas deposits) is the most important component of East Timor’s economy in terms of value. Marble quarrying for export is also important.

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