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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.
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What is the country of the capital Dili?
The country with the capital Dili is East Timor (Timor-Leste). Dili is the largest city and the capital of East Timor, a Southeast Asian nation located on the eastern half of the island of Timor.
Which former territory of Indonesia became an independent nation in 2002?
East Timor became an independent nation in 2002 after voting for independence from Indonesia in a referendum held in 1999. The country is now officially known as Timor-Leste.
Which country was formerly known as Dutch East Indies?
Indonesia was formerly known as Dutch East Indies. It was a Dutch colony from the early 17th century until Indonesia's independence in 1945.
What country is the pooriest country around the world?
The poorest country in the world is typically measured based on GDP per capita. According to the World Bank, as of 2021, the country with the lowest GDP per capita is Burundi in East Africa.
Which present-day countries were controlled by the Portuguese?
Denmark (modern-day Danish territory of Greenland) Canada Brazil Uruguay France (modern-day French department of Guyane) Cape Verde São Tomé and Príncipe Angola Mozambique Zimbabwe Zambia India Timor-Leste Indonesia Malaysia China Japan If a country is on this list it does not mean it was completely controlled by the Portuguese. The countries on this list had land that was claimed and/or colonized by Portugal.
Is east timor in Asia?
Timor-Leste (formerly known as East Timor) is in Asia.
East Timor was formerly a colony of which European country?
LOL...From Portugal, obviously....
What two countries are separated by the Timor sea from Australia?
The Timor Sea separates Australia from Indonesia and Timor-Leste (formerly East Timor).
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.
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.
What of the capital east timor?
Dili is the capital and largest city of Timor-Leste (East Timor), a country in southeast Asia.
WHAT IS HE CAPITAL OF EAST TIMOR?
Dili is the capital and largest city of Timor-Leste (East Timor), a country in southeast Asia.
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 is east timors current relationship with Australia?
East Timor have a very good relation with the Australian country. But East Timor is a very young country.
Which country starts with the word east?
East Timor is a country. It begins with the word East.
What are the largest cities in timor leste?
The capital of East Timor (or Timor-Leste) is Dili.
What is the capital of timor?
East Timor is a separate country with its capital at Dili.West Timor is a region of Indonesia.The city of Kupang in West Timor is the capital of the Indonesian province of "East Nusa Tenggara."
