Fun facts about Baucau
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The administrative post of Baucau is divided into 11 villages (sucos).
Baucau
Timor-Leste
Baucau is the second-largest city in Timor-Leste, after Dili, the capital, which lies 122 km (76 mi) to its west.
From the “Geography” section
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Much of the infrastructure of the city was damaged or destroyed during the violence that followed the referendum for independence in 1999.
Baucau
Timor-Leste
Baucau is the second-largest city in Timor-Leste, after Dili, the capital, which lies 122 km (76 mi) to its west.
From the “Infrastructure” section
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Baucau is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Baucau, one of the three bishoprics in Timor-Leste.
Baucau
Timor-Leste
Baucau is the second-largest city in Timor-Leste, after Dili, the capital, which lies 122 km (76 mi) to its west.
From the “Religion” section
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Cakung Airport, located six kilometers from the city, has the country's longest airport runway.
Baucau
Timor-Leste
Baucau is the second-largest city in Timor-Leste, after Dili, the capital, which lies 122 km (76 mi) to its west.
From the “Transportation” section
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The Instituto Católico para a Formação de Professores is responsible for training future and untrained teachers for Timor-Leste.
Baucau
Timor-Leste
Baucau is the second-largest city in Timor-Leste, after Dili, the capital, which lies 122 km (76 mi) to its west.
From the “Infrastructure” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Bahnfrend · CC BY-SA 4.0