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How many us soldier died in east timor?
It is not known how many died in East Timor. According to the Human Rights Data Analysis Group, over 102,000 civilians died in East Timor between 1974, which was a year before to the Indonesian army invaded in 1975, to 1999, when the country gained independence.
What year did the Australian troops go to Vietnam?
1962
How did conflict in East Timor affect Australia?
During WW2 the Timorese risked life and limb to protect Australian soldier engaged in fighting against the Japanese. When Timor was invaded by the Indonesians with the knowledge and clandestine approval of the Australian Government ( they were about to divy up oil revenues that were going to be made in the Timor sea) This became plain and eventualy the Australian Govt was shamed into coming to the aid of theyr old ally, the Timorise, with the UN to throw out the Indonesians. this done Australia maintains a military presence in east Timor to help rebuild and keep the peace.
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.
How do you find an old friend in East Timor when you forget her name?
Did you go to school together? Were you in the same class? If so, just try to find her by searching the class by the graduating year on Google.
Australian town named after a number?
Town of 1770 is named after the year James Cook charted the east coast 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 are the Australian of the year awards?
Australian of the Year awards are announced annually on 26 January, which is Australia Day.The awards recognise the achievements of Australians in a variety of categories, such as Australian of the Year, Young Australian of the Year and Senior Australian of the Year.
Who is the only person to have been awarded both the Australian of the Year and Young Australian of the Year?
Cathy Freeman, an Australian sprinter, received the Australian of the Year award in 1998. She was also awarded Young Australian of the Year.
Who is the 2012 Australian of the year?
The Australian of the year is Marita Cheng .
What Year did Bennelong win the Australian of the Year?
Bennelong did not win the Australian of the Year. He lived in the 18th century, long before there was any such concept as "Australian of the Year".
How many Australian of the Year award categories are there?
There are four categories in the Australian of the Year Awards. - Australian of the Year - Senior Australian of the Year - acknowledging Australians 60 years and over - Young Australian of the Year - acknowledging Australians aged 16 to 30 years - Australia's Local Hero
