"Timor" is derived from Malay/Indonesian timur, meaning 'east', thus resulting in a tautological place name meaning 'East East'. In Indonesian, this results in the name Timor Timur … Se mere

The political system of East Timor is semi-presidential, based upon the Portuguese system. The constitution establishes both this separation of … Se mere

International cooperation has always been important to East Timor; donor funds made up 80% of the budget before oil revenues began to … Se mere

Located between Southeast Asia and the South Pacific, the island of Timor is the largest of the Lesser Sunda Islands, which lie within the Malay Archipelago, As such, Timor forms part of the Se mere

Prehistory and Classical era
Cultural remains at Jerimalai on the eastern tip of East Timor have been dated to 42,000 years ago. … Se mere

East Timor is divided into fourteen municipalities, which in turn are subdivided into 64 administrative posts, 442 sucos (villages), and 2,225 … Se mere

The economy of East Timor is a market economy, although it is dependent upon the export of a few commodities and has a large public sector. … Se mere