East Timor: Complete, objective information on East Timor travel, including photos and reviews. The history of East Timor began with the arrival of Australoid and Melanesian peoples.
East Timor
East Timor is an independent republic in South East Asia. East Timor comprises the eastern half of the island of Timor. East Timor became a fully independent republic in May 2002. The National capital is Dili, a small port city located on the northern coast . East Timor was best known for its Sandalwood. The population of East Timor is about One million. East Timor's two official languages are Portuguese and Tetum. Literacy rate is not very encouraging in East Timor. Half of the population of East Timor is illiterate.
