Timor Leste is a Southeast Asian nation rich in offshore energy resources, coffee exports, biodiversity conservation, and strategic infrastructure investments.
Timor Leste
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Easy learning about Timor Leste
The capital city of Timor Leste is Dili, capital city of Timor Leste.
Word: Tais
Meaning: woven cloth
Administrative Divisions
12 municipalities (municipiossingular municipio) and 1 special adminstrative region* (regiao administrativa especial)
- Aileu
- Ainaro
- Baucau
- Bobonaro (Maliana)
- Covalima (Suai)
- Dili
- Ermera (Gleno)
- Lautem (Lospalos)
- Liquica
- Manatuto
- Manufahi (Same)
- Oe-Cusse Ambeno* (Pante Macassar)
- Viqueque
Where in the world is Timor Leste located?
Timor Leste is a Country located in the South-eastern Asia sub-region in the continent of Asia.
Basic Information
Capital City: Dili, capital city of Timor Leste
Population: 1,418,517 (UN)
Area: 15,007 km² / 9,325 sq mi
People from Timor Leste are called: Timorese
Geography
Latitude: 8.804° S
Longitude: 125.855° E
Geographical Subregion: South Eastern Asia
Continental Region: Asia
Borders
- Indonesia — Land border
Climate
tropical; hot, humid; distinct rainy and dry seasons
Human Development
HDI Rank: 142 (UNDP)
HDI Value: 0.634
Mean Years of Schooling: 6.2
Expected Years of Schooling: 13.3
Life Expectancy at Birth: 67.7 Years
Religion
Most Predominant: Catholic
Second Most Predominant: Protestant
LGBTI Rights
Legal Status: Legal (ILGA)
Legal Mechanism: Legislative
Death Penalty: No
Maximum Prison Sentence: No
Physical Punishment: No
Technical Information
TLD: .tl
Calling Code: +670
MapGeo Name: Timor-Leste
MapGeo Code: TL