Timor-Leste

Southeast Asia, Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste

People from Timor-Leste are called:

Male/General:

Timorese

Pronunciation:

/ˌtiːməˈriːz/

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.

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.

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