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What were the reasons East Timor declared independence from Indonesia?
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Who rules east timor?
Portugal then Indonesia and then east timor declared independence
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.
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.
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.
Is Timor a part of Indonesia?
Timor (Republica Democratica de Timor Leste) is no longer a part of the Republic of Indonesia. It was once a part of Indonesia in the year 1976 until they achieved independence in the year 2002. After their independence, they cut all relations with Indonesia by adopting Portuegese as a national language, changing its currency to US dolar, and most importantly changing its name from Timor Leste to Republica Democratica de Timor Leste.
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.
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.
Is East Timor part of Indonesia?
No it isn't. East Timor was separated from Indonesia in 1999.
East Timor was once a part of what country?
Portugal. East Timor was known as Portuguese Timor since it's colonisation by the Dutch in the 16 century. It was 'decolonised' in 1975 after a revolution in Portugal in 1974. Independence was unilaterally declared (ahead of planned elections) by FRETILIN on 28 November 1975, after an 'alleged' civil war between UDT and FRETILIN. The reality was, the hastened process of declaring themselves an independent country was an attempt to avoid a planned invasion of East Timor by Indonesia, it was thought that The UN would 'protect' the status of that newly formed 'independent state'. In December 1975, the independent country of East Timor was invaded and colonised by Indonesia, the UN declared it an illegal act, but nothing was done to help by any other country. The country remained under the yolk of Indonesian control for almost 25 years, until a belated UN sponsored 'ballot' in 1999. This was to finally decide the status of 'Timor Timur' (the Indonesian name for Timor 'east'), it was thought by Indonesia that this would formally integrate East Timor as the 27th province of Indonesia. They were so very wrong, the overwhelming majority of the population of East Timor did NOT vote for integration, they finally got to have their say, and voted for independence.
Is timor-timor still apart of Indonesia?
yes
Which was the last Asian country to gain independence?
I believe it was East Timor. It gained independence from Indonesian back in 2002. They have been fighting for independence ever since Indonesia invaded in 1976 after the Portuguese left.
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.
