What Are People From Timor-Leste Called?

Name: Timor-Leste
Address: Southeast Asia, Timor-Leste

Southeast Asia, Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste

People from Timor-Leste are called:

People from Timor-Leste are called Timorese.

Demonym:

Timorese

Pronunciation:

/ˌtiːməˈriːz/

About Timor-Leste

Capital city: Dili.
Youngest nation in Southeast Asia, independent since 2002.
Occupies the eastern half of Timor island.
Predominantly Roman Catholic.
Developing economy with oil and gas resources.

Quick Facts

Population:: 1,360,596 (2024 est.)
Country:: Timor-Leste
Region:: Southeast Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From Malay 'timur' meaning 'east'. Also known as East Timor. 'Timorese' is the demonym.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Indonesia

west of Timor-Leste

People are called:

Indonesian

Malaysia

northwest of Timor-Leste

People are called:

Malaysian

Philippines

north of Timor-Leste

People are called:

Filipino

Quick Facts

Population:: 1,360,596 (2024 est.)
Country:: Timor-Leste
Region:: Southeast Asia

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