East Timor

The Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste or East Timor is a nation in Southeast Asia, consisting of the eastern half of the island of Timor, the nearby islands of Atauro and Jaco, and Oecussi-Ambeno, an exclave of East Timor situated on the western side of the island, surrounded by West Timor.

Related Topics:
Southeast Asia - Island - Timor - Atauro - Jaco - Oecussi-Ambeno - Exclave - West Timor

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Formerly Portuguese Timor, East Timor was invaded by Indonesia in 1975, which occupied it until 1999. Following the UN-sponsored act of self-determination that year, Indonesia relinquished control of the territory, which achieved full independence on May 20, 2002.

Related Topics:
Portuguese Timor - Indonesia - 1975 - 1999 - UN - May 20 - 2002

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It is one of only two majority Roman Catholic countries in Asia, the other being the Philippines.

Related Topics:
Roman Catholic - Philippines

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