Timor-Leste, [a] also known as East Timor, [b] officially the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, is a country in Southeast Asia. It comprises the eastern half of the island of Timor, the coastal exclave of Oecusse in the island's northwest, and the minor islands of Atauro and Jaco.

Mar 17, 2025 · 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.

Timor-Leste, 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 …

Jun 5, 2023 · Provides an overview of East Timor, including key dates and facts about this South East Asian state.

East Timor independence formally occurred on 20 May 2002. [1] The country was occupied by Indonesia for 24 years from 1976 to 1999, a period during which many observers consider a genocide to have taken place.

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.

Feb 16, 2025 · East Timor has become a stable democracy after securing independence in 2002. But its finances are precarious, and nearly half of its people live in poverty.

Aug 30, 1999 · history of East Timor, survey of the notable events and people in the history of East Timor from the 16th century to the present. The country occupies the eastern half of the island of Timor, which it shares with Indonesia. East Timor is in the Lesser Sunda Islands, at the southern end of the Malay Archipelago between the Pacific and Indian oceans

Nov 15, 2024 · East Timor’s journey to sovereignty embodies a powerful testament to diplomatic resilience, international solidarity, and the determination of a people striving to secure their right to self-governance.

Aug 8, 2024 · The most interesting facts about East Timor (Timor-Leste) from the first new nation of the millennium to the world’s most biodiverse waters. 1. East Timor (Timor-Leste) is an island nation in Southeast Asia bordering Indonesia. 2.