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Timorese flag |
| Country |
East Timor |
| Capital |
Dili |
| Location |
Southeastern Asia, northwest of Australia in the Lesser Sunda Islands at the eastern end of the Indonesian archipelago; note - East Timor includes the eastern half of the island of Timor, the Oecussi (Ambeno) region on the northwest portion of the island of Timor, and the islands of Pulau Atauro and Pulau Jaco |
| Size |
15,007 sq km |
| Terrain |
mountainous |
| Climate |
tropical; hot, humid; distinct rainy and dry seasons |
| Languages |
Tetum (official), Portuguese (official), Indonesian, English |
| Nationality |
noun: Timorese
adjective: Timorese |
| Religion |
Roman Catholic 90%, Muslim 4%, Protestant 3%, Hindu 0.5%, Buddhist, Animist (1992 est.) |
| Currency |
US dollar (USD) |
| Exports |
coffee, sandalwood, marble; note - the potential for oil and vanilla exports |
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