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Is East Timor part of Indonesia?
No it isn't. East Timor was separated from Indonesia in 1999.
What country borders east timor?
East Timor is a country in Southeast Asia, which was occupied by Indonesia from 1975 to 2002, after it declared independence from Portugal. It has since changed it's official name to Timor-Leste.
What hemisphere is east timor in?
East and West Timor is an Island, East Timor gained Independence from Indonesia, while West Timor is still ruled by Indonesia, location is north of Australia.
Who rules east timor?
Portugal then Indonesia and then east timor declared independence
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.
East Timor was once part of?
Indonesia
When was East Timor created?
East Timor was created on 1975-11-28.
Was Indonesia a Portuguese colony?
No. But East Timor was colonized by Portugal in the 16th century, and was known as Portuguese Timor until Portugal's decolonization of the country. In late 1975, East Timor declared its independence, but later that year was invaded and occupied by Indonesia and was declared Indonesia's 27th province the following year. In 1999, following the United Nations-sponsored act of self-determination, Indonesia relinquished control of the territory and East Timor became the first new sovereign state of the 21st century on May 20, 2002.
When did East Timor obtain its independence from its colonists?
East Timor (or Timor-Leste) declared its independence in 1975, but was occupied by Indonesia until 1999, and Timor-Leste became a fully independent nation on May 20, 2002.
Did China invade East Timor?
No, it was Indonesia that invaded.
Who was the Prime Minister of East Timor in 2012?
Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão was the Prime Minister of East Timor in 2012. Gusmão became the 4th Prime Minister of East Timor on 2007 August 8.After Indonesia invaded East Timor in 1975, Gusmão became a rebel leader. He was eventually captured and sentenced by Indonesia in 1992, but gained freedom 7 years later. After East Timor's independence, he became its first president, serving from 2002 May 20 to 2007 May 20. He became the Prime Minister of East Timor 3 months after his presidency.
Who is the Prime Minister of East Timor in 2013?
Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão is the Prime Minister of East Timor in 2013. Gusmão became the 4th Prime Minister of East Timor on 2007 August 8.After Indonesia invaded East Timor in 1975, Gusmão became a rebel leader. He was eventually captured and sentenced by Indonesia in 1992, but gained freedom 7 years later. After East Timor's independence, he became its first president, serving from 2002 May 20 to 2007 May 20. He became the Prime Minister of East Timor 3 months after his presidency.
