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Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste

Also known as: East Timor, Timór Lorosa'e (Tetum), Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, República Democrática de Timor-Leste (Portuguese), Repúblika Demokrátika Timór Lorosa'e (Tetum)

Country
Timor-Leste
República Democrática de Timor-Leste · Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste
Name Origin
Land of the East
“Timor” Derived from Malay “Timur” Meaning East
Symbols
⭐ Yellow-Black-Red Flag · Rising Sun Emblem · Island Nation Identity
Codes
TL · TLS
ISO 3166-1 · IOC Country Code
TLD
.tl
Internet Country Code Top-Level Domain
Telephone Code
+670
International Calling Code
Currency
USD · Centavo Coins
Official Languages
Austronesian & Portuguese Linguistic Traditions
Religion
Christianity
Predominantly Roman Catholic
Capital
Largest City
Government
Democratic Republic with Executive Prime Minister & Ceremonial Presidency
Region
Lesser Sunda Islands · Maritime Southeast Asia
Municipalities
13 Municipalities
Includes Dili, Baucau, Ermera, Bobonaro & Oecusse
Administrative Posts & Villages
Administrative Posts · Sucos · Aldeias
Municipalities Further Divided into Local Administrative Communities
Time Zone
TLT (UTC+9)
Timor-Leste Time
President José Ramos-Horta
President
José Ramos-Horta
Since May 20, 2022 · President of Timor-Leste · Head of State & Constitutional Representative of the Republic
Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão
Prime Minister
Xanana Gusmão
Since July 1, 2023 · Prime Minister of Timor-Leste · Head of Government & Executive Administration
Area
5,743 sq mi
14,874 km² · #157 of 197 Countries by Area
Population
1,400,000
#156 of 197 Countries by Population
Population Density
244/sq mi
94/km² · #113 of 197 Countries by Density
Demonym
East Timorese · Timorese
Portuguese Timor
1702
Portuguese Colonial Administration Formally Established
Independence Declared
November 28, 1975
Declaration of Independence from Portugal
Independence Restored
May 20, 2002
Restoration of Sovereignty Following United Nations Administration
Timor-Leste Location
8.8742° S, 125.7275° E
Southeast Asia · Timor Island · Lesser Sunda Islands
Asia Globe
Continent
Dili, Timor-Leste WEATHER
Municipalities
Special Region

Timor-Leste is a mountainous country in Southeast Asia occupying the eastern half of the island of Timor, characterized by rugged highlands, tropical forests, and coastlines along the Timor Sea.

📍 Timor-Leste (East Timor) is a country located in Southeast Asia, occupying the eastern half of the island of Timor in the Indonesian archipelago. It is bordered by Indonesia to the west and is surrounded by the Timor Sea to the south and the Banda Sea to the north. It also includes the exclave of Oecusse in the western part of the island, which is separated from the main territory by Indonesian land.
Timor-Leste’s terrain is largely mountainous, with rugged highlands, steep slopes, and narrow coastal plains. The country has a tropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons. Its location between Southeast Asia and the Pacific has historically made it part of regional trade routes and cultural exchange, while its geography has influenced settlement and development patterns.
Capital
Dili, Dili
(Díli / Díli)
👥~325,000
Largest Places
Dili, Dili
(Díli / Díli)
👥~325,000
Baucau, Baucau
(Baucau / Baucau)
👥~125,000
Liquiçá, Liquiçá
(Liquiçá / Likisá)
👥~20,000
Suai, Covalima
(Suai / Suai)
👥~25,000
Maliana, Bobonaro
(Maliana / Maliana)
👥~22,000
Lospalos, Lautém
(Lospalos / Lospalos)
👥~17,000
Viqueque, Viqueque
(Viqueque / Viqueque)
👥~15,000
Manatuto, Manatuto
(Manatuto / Manatuto)
👥~16,000
Venilale, Baucau
(Venilale / Venilale)
👥~15,000
Aucala, Lautém
(Aucala / Aucala)
👥~18,000
Aileu, Aileu
(Aileu / Aileu)
👥~12,000
Ermera, Ermera
(Ermera / Ermera)
👥~10,000
Gleno, Ermera
(Gleno / Gleno)
👥~8,000
Maubara, Liquiçá
(Maubara / Maubara)
👥~7,000
Bazartete, Liquiçá
(Bazartete / Bazartete)
👥~6,000
Laclubar, Manatuto
(Laclubar / Laclubar)
👥~6,000
Lacluta, Viqueque
(Lacluta / Lacluta)
👥~5,500
Ossu, Viqueque
(Ossu / Ossu)
👥~5,000
Laga, Baucau
(Laga / Laga)
👥~5,000
Vemasse, Baucau
(Vemasse / Vemasse)
👥~4,500
Ataláro, Ataláro
(Ataláro / Ataláro)
👥~4,000
Fatumean, Covalima
(Fatumean / Fatumean)
👥~4,000
Tilomar, Covalima
(Tilomar / Tilomar)
👥~3,500
Hatulia, Ermera
(Hatulia / Hatulia)
👥~3,500
Remexio, Aileu
(Remexio / Remexio)
👥~3,000
Road System (Southeast Asian Island Infrastructure)
Drives On: Left
Timor-Leste follows left-hand traffic regulations.
Electrical System (Developing Infrastructure Standards)
Primary Plug Types: Type C, Type E & Type F
Timor-Leste uses mixed European-style electrical outlets.

What is the Internet TLD for Timor-Leste?

A top-level domain (TLD) is the last section of a website address that appears after the final dot.

Country-code top-level domains are called ccTLDs and are assigned to countries and territories around the world.

Examples:

.id = Indonesia .au = Australia .tl = Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste uses:

.tl

What is the ISO Code for Timor-Leste?

ISO country codes come from the international standard ISO 3166 created by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Timor-Leste is a Southeast Asian island nation.

ISO 3166-1 codes are the two-letter country codes such as TL. These are called Level-1 ISO codes.

Timor-Leste is assigned:

TL

Official ISO country name:

Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste

Subdivision codes do not have flag emojis.
ISO-2 Code: TL
ISO-3 Code: TLS
ISO Numeric Code: 626
TL Timor-Leste Flag Timor-Leste (ISO 3166-1)
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Unicode Flag Code: U+1F1F9 U+1F1F1
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Timor-Leste Flag
🇹🇱 "Pátria" – (Portuguese) / "Fatherland"
• Lyrics written by Francisco Borja da Costa
• Music composed by Afonso Redentor Araújo
• Adopted as Timor-Leste’s national anthem in 2002 after independence
Timor-Leste Flag Map

Official Motto:

"Unidade, Acção, Progresso"

(Translated from Portuguese: "Unity, Action, Progress")

Timor-Leste National Anthem:

"Pátria"

(Translated from Portuguese: "Fatherland")

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