Timor-Leste is the newest country in Asia becoming independent in 2002 after a history of colonisation and occupation. It is strategically located in Southeast Asia, 550 km north of Australia and includes the enclave of Oecusse-Ambeno. It is the only Portugese speaking country in Asia.
| Official Name |
Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste |
| Area |
14,919 km2 |
| Coastline |
706 km |
| Population |
1,225,000 (2017) |
| Capital |
Dili |
| Nationality |
Timorese |
| Religion |
Christian (mainly Roman Catholic) |
| Official Languages |
Portugese and Tetum |
| Other Languages |
English and Bahasa |
| Government System |
Parliamentary Republic |
| Administrative Division |
13 Municiplaities |
| Climate |
Tropical hot and humid: 19C-32C. Dili, the capital, is hot all year. |
| Currency |
US Dollar |
| Time Zone |
GMT + 9 |
Rua 25 de Abril, n.º 8
+670 3311105 