East Timor 🇹🇱
East Timor 🇹🇱: capital Dili, population 1.3 million, located in Asia. Currency: US Dollar ($). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Dili
- Population: 1.3 million
- Continent: Asia
- Language: Portuguese & Tetum
- Currency: US Dollar ($)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste
- Area: 14,874 km² (5,743 sq mi)
- Region: South-Eastern Asia
- Has a coastline
- People: East Timorese
- Internet domain: .tl
Fun Facts About East Timor
- One of the newest countries in the world, gaining independence in 2002.
- Located on the eastern half of an island.
- Coffee is its most important export crop.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Timor known for?
East Timor is known for several things — One of the newest countries in the world, gaining independence in 2002; Located on the eastern half of an island; Coffee is its most important export crop.
How big is East Timor?
East Timor covers about 14,874 square kilometers (5,743 square miles), in the South-Eastern Asia region.
Is East Timor landlocked?
No. East Timor has a coastline and shares land borders with 1 neighboring country.
What are people from East Timor called?
People from East Timor are called East Timorese.
What is the capital of East Timor?
The capital of East Timor is Dili.
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