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What country formerly controlled East Timor?
Portugal formerly controlled East Timor until it declared independence in 1975. After a brief period of independence, Indonesia invaded and occupied East Timor until its independence was finally restored in 2002.
Is east timor in Asia?
Timor-Leste (formerly known as East Timor) is in Asia.
What two countries are separated by the Timor sea from Australia?
The Timor Sea separates Australia from Indonesia and Timor-Leste (formerly East Timor).
Are East Timor and Timor-Leste same country?
Yes, they are the same country. Timor-Leste is the official title of the country (as well as East Timor in Portuguese, the language of Timor-Leste), but East Timor is commonly used in the English speaking world. Timor-Leste is a new country that gained independence from Indonesia in 2002.
Why did Portugal want east timor?
Portugal used East Timor as a trading post and base of operation's European country's were all over the region because of the value of the goods that could be had there.
What is Australia's relationship with East Timor?
East Timor have a very good relation with the Australian country. But East Timor is a very young country.
Of which former Portuguese colony is Dili the capital?
East Timor
What art of Indonesia do they speak Portuguese?
The Timor island is divided between Indonesia and east Timor. The Timor island was a former Portuguese colony and as such have adopted the language, with East Timor having it as its official language.
What is the last colony in Asia to gain independence?
East Timor is the last colony in Asia to gain independence.
Youngest country in the world?
Kosovo is, it is 3 years old as of 2011. In July 2011 South Sudan will become an independent nation and will take the title from Kosovo.
What is timor-leste?
A country
What of the capital east timor?
Dili is the capital and largest city of Timor-Leste (East Timor), a country in southeast Asia.
