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TT Flag  East Timor —  (ēst tē´môr)
About The People

Did You Know... Paintings of animals, dancers and symbols, estimated to be five thousand ye  »» More

Eating & Recipes... Typically, breakfast is served by 7 AM, lunch between noon and 2: 00 PM, an  »» More

In Their Language... Greeting people, including strangers, is normal. However, first names   »» More

Fashion... East Timorese dress in casual clothing, including loose pants and patterned  »» More

Socializing... The people are very proud of the independence of their country after a long  »» More

Family... The extended family is paramount in the lives of East Timorese, though fami  »» More

World Region: Southeast Asia
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East Timor History
Portuguese and Dutch traders made the first western contact with East Timor in the early 16th century. Sandalwood and spice traders, as well as missionaries, maintained sporadic contact with the island until 1642, when the Portuguese moved into Timor in strength. The Portuguese and the Dutch, based  »» More
Statistics, Graphs, Charts, & Data Tables
Capital Cities... Dili
Population: 1,154,625
GDP: $274,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 15,007 (sq km) 5,794 (sq mi)
Currency: US dollar
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