Fun facts about Timor-Leste
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'Timor' means 'east' in Malay, leading to the tautological name 'East East'.
Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste, also known as East Timor, officially the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, is a country in Southeast Asia.
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Cultural remains at Jerimalai have been dated to 42,000 years ago.
Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste, also known as East Timor, officially the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, is a country in Southeast Asia.
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The highest point in Timor-Leste is Tatamailau, which stands at 2,963 metres.
Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste, also known as East Timor, officially the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, is a country in Southeast Asia.
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Timor-Leste's political system is semi-presidential, based on the Portuguese system.
Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste, also known as East Timor, officially the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, is a country in Southeast Asia.
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Timor-Leste uses the United States dollar as its currency.
Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste, also known as East Timor, officially the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, is a country in Southeast Asia.
From the “Economy” section
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