East Timor
East Timor (officially the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste) is a country located in Southeast Asia. Here are 12 facts about East Timor:
1. East Timor is located in the eastern half of the island of Timor and also includes the islands of Atauro and Jaco.
2. East Timor has a total area of about 15,410 square kilometers.
3. The official capital of East Timor is Dili.
4. The official language in East Timor is Tetum.
5. East Timor experiences colonization by Portugal in the 16th century.
6. In 1975, East Timor declared its independence, but was later occupied by Indonesia.
7. East Timor's independence was restored in 2002 after decades of conflict.
8. The economy in East Timor depends heavily on agriculture and fishing.
9. East Timor is famous for its diverse nature and stunning scenery, including waterfalls, sandy beaches and dense forests.
10. Tetum culture is the main culture of East Timor, characterized by music, dance and traditional arts.
11. East Timor has a rich historical heritage that includes archaeological sites and ancient temples.
12. East Timor is one of the few countries in Asia ruled by the Roman Catholic Church.
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