Timor-Leste
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, Tetum Timor Lorosae, republic, officially Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste (2015 est. pop. 1,241,000), 5,950 sq mi (15,410 sq km), in the Lesser Sundas, Malay Archipelago, off the SE Asia mainland.
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Timor-Leste
Official name: Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste (formerly East Timor)
Capital city: Dili
Internet country code: .tl
Flag description: Red, with a black isosceles triangle (based on the hoist side) superimposed on a slightly longer yellow arrowhead that extends to the center of the flag; there is a white star in the center of the black triangle
National anthem: “Pátria” (Fatherland), lyrics by Francisco Borja da Costa, music by Afonso de Araújo
Geographical description: Southeastern Asia, northwest of Australia in the Lesser Sunda Islands at the eastern end of the Indonesian archipelago; note - Timor-Leste includes the eastern half of the island of Timor, the Oecussi (Ambeno) region on the northwest portion of the island of Timor, and the islands of Pulau Atauro and Pulau Jaco
Total area: 5,794 sq. mi. (15,007 sq. km.)
Climate: Tropical; hot, humid; distinct rainy and dry seasons
Nationality: noun: Timorese (singular and plural); adjective: Timorese
Population: 1,084,971 (July 2007 CIA est.; note: other estimates range as low as 800,000)
Ethnic groups: Austronesian (Malayo-Polynesian), Papuan, small Chinese minority
Languages spoken: Tetum (official), Portuguese (official), Indonesian, English; there are about 16 indigenous languages, including Tetum, Galole, Mambae, and Kemak, which are spoken by significant numbers of people
Religions: Roman Catholic 98%, Muslim 1%, Protestant 1%
Legal Holidays:
All Saints' Day | Nov 1 |
All Souls' Day | Nov 2 |
Christmas | Dec 25 |
Consultation Day | Aug 30 |
Good Friday | Apr 22, 2011; Apr 6, 2012; Mar 29, 2013; Apr 18, 2014; Apr 3, 2015; Mar 25, 2016; Apr 14, 2017; Mar 30, 2018; Apr 19, 2019; Apr 10, 2020; Apr 2, 2021; Apr 15, 2022; Apr 7, 2023 |
Immaculate Conception | Dec 8 |
Independence Day | May 20 |
Independence Proclamation Day | Nov 28 |
Labor Day | May 1 |
National Heroes' Day | Dec 7 |
National Youth Day | Nov 12 |
New Year's Day | Jan 1 |