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Timor-Leste Info
ADMINISTRATIVE / COMMERCIAL CAPITAL: Dili
GEOGRAPHY
It is an Island, situated in Southeast Asia. Timor-Leste has a total area of 15,410 km².
DEMOGRAPHY
A population of close to 1 Million. Muslims account for about 1% of the population.
CLIMATE
The climate of timor-leste is tropical and generally hot and humid. A distinct rainy and dry season prevails throughout the year.
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Tetum and Portuguese are the two official languages. English is widely used as well.
LOCAL TIME
GMT +9 hrs throughout the year
BUSINESS HOURS
General: 9 AM to 5 PM
HOLIDAYS
Independence Day: May 20th
May Day: May 1st
National Youth Day: November 12th
Christmas: December 25th
Muslim Festivals (Based on the lunar calandar):
Id-ul-Fitr
Id-ul-Adha
CURRENCY
United States Dollar
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Police/ Emergencies: 112
Medical: 110
Fire: 115
Introduction to Timore-Leste
A former Portuguese colony, East Timor is now called as Timor-Leste. The country has a strong influence of Portuguese culture and architecture. Timor-Leste was declared as an independent state in the year 2002. The best time to visit this fabulous destination is between June and October when the weather is dry and it is easy to visit the remote areas of the country.Dili, the capital of Timor-Leste has some sites well worth a visit. The remains of the colonial buildings give visitors an idea about how the city was during the Portugese rule. The Arte Moris has a collection of all the good things of Dili. The XananaGusmao Reading Room is a museum, cultural center and also a library. The waterfront of Dili is quite lively and the best place to have fun in the city. Visitors can also see fabulous sunrise from the Ramalau Mountain, which is the highest point in Timor-Leste.
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A former Portuguese colony, East Timor is now called as Timor-Leste. The country has a strong influence of Portuguese culture and architecture. Timor-Leste was declared as an independent state in the year 2002. The best time to visit this fabulous destination…
