Dili has played a central role in the history of East Timor. However, early records about Timor, especially before the 1700s, are sparse. The tumultuous history of the city has resulted in a great deal of information being … Se mere

Dili is the administrative centre of the Dili Municipality, serving as both the municipal and national capital. The municipality has an elected mayor and council. East Timor's municipalities … Se mere

In 2004, the number of dwellings in Dili Municipality was 26,114, while the number of households was 31,702. The population increased from … Se mere

Up to 70% of the country's infrastructure was destroyed in 1999, including almost the entire electrical grid, and much of the water infrastructure. Dili's airport and port were rehabilitated in … Se mere

Dili lies on the northern coast of the island of Timor, which is among the eastern Lesser Sunda Islands and lies in the UTC+9 timezone. Offshore is the Ombai Strait of … Se mere

The economic situation in Dili is substantially better than that of the rest of the country, and most wealth is concentrated there. Almost all of the sucos of Dili are among those with the country's highest living standards and the greatest access to public … Se mere

Education is more common in Dili Municipality than elsewhere in the country. The attendance rate at primary schools increased from 37% in … Se mere