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Formal Name
Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste
Local Name
Timor-Leste
Local Formal Name
República Democrática de Timor-Leste
Location: Asia
Status: UN Country
Capital City: Dili
Main Cities: Baucau, Ermera, Maliana
Population: 522,433 Area [sq.km]: 18,989
Currency: 1 US dollar = 100 cents
Languages: Tetun, Indonesian, Portuguese
Religions: Roman Catholic, Animist
National Flag [Ratio 1:2]
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Notes:
Following its separation from Indonesia, Timor-Leste was governed by a special UN mission. Full independence was achieved on 20 May 2002. Timor-Leste is also called East Timor, but chose to be officially known by its Portuguese name when it joined the United Nations in September 2002.
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