Official languages: Tetum, Portuguese
Capital: Dili
Largest city: Dili
Area
Ranked 154th
15,007 km²
Population
Total (2005)
Ranked 153rd
1,040,880
Density
69/km²
HDI (2003) 0.513 (140th) – medium
Independence Declared
28 November 1975
Recognised From Portugal
20 May 2002
Currency
U.S. Dollar / centavo coins
Time zone
UTC +9
National anthem
Pátria
Internet TLD
.tl (.tp is currently phasing out)
Calling code
+670
How To Get There
Merpati Airlines flies seven times a week from Denpasar (Bali), Indonesia to Dili. Air North flies 2-3 times a day from Darwin, Australia to Dili.
East Timor Tourism