Timor-Leste: flag, capital and facts

Flag of Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste is a country in South-Eastern Asia. Its capital is Dili. It covers about 14,874 km² (5,743 sq mi). Official languages include Portuguese and Tetum. It shares land borders with 1 country.

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Timor-Leste at a glance

Official name
Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste
Capital
Dili
Region
South-Eastern Asia (Asia)
Area
14,874 km² (5,743 sq mi)
Official languages
Portuguese and Tetum
Currency
United States dollar ($)
People
East Timorese
Calling code
+670
Internet domain
.tl
Landlocked
No
UN member
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Timor-Leste is Dili.

Timor-Leste is in South-Eastern Asia, part of the Asia region.

Timor-Leste uses the United States dollar ($).

Timor-Leste has 2 official languages: Portuguese and Tetum.

Timor-Leste borders Indonesia.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).