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What is the capital of Timor Leste?

Dili. Dili, has the highest population in Timor Leste of around 200,000 people. Atambua is a city at Nusa Tenggara Barat, Indonesia. Komoro is known as old Dili International Airport. Denpasar, as we know is a big city in Bali, Indonesia.

What are the official languages of Timor Leste?

Tetum and Portuguese. Tetum (native Timor language) and Portuguese both officialy have been used since May 20, 2002 after achieving full independence. Bahasa Indonesia and English are also widely spoken at the borders, but not as official languages.

Where was the first president of Timor Leste, Xanana Gusmao, born?

Manatuto, Portuguese Timor. He was born as José Alexandre Gusmao, June 20, 1946 at Manatuto, Portuguese Timor (now Timor-Leste). In May 1993, Gusmao was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment by the Indonesian Government. Although he is not released until late 1999, Gusmao successfully led the resistance from within prison.

In 1975 until 2002, Timor Leste once was a part of :

Indonesia. Timor Leste was part of Indonesian province in 1975 until 2002. Their name was "Timor Timur" or East Timor province. Before 1975, Portugal was occupied Timor Leste.

What is the name of Timor-Leste's only airline?

Kakoak Air. Kakoak Air is the only flag carrier from Timor-Leste, a joint venture between Merpati Nusantara (Indonesia) and the Timor government. They have two CASA 212 fleets, flights from Dili to Kupang, Darwin and local airports. The other three choices are fictional, I made up on my own.

The Dili old International Airport was named Komoro, do you know what name replaced it?

Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport. It is the Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport, formerly known as Komoro International Airport. The new airport has been operating since May 2006. Unfortunately this airport cannot accomodate heavy aircraft e.g Airbus 319 or Boeing 737.

What is the main currency of Timor-Leste?

US Dollar. The US Dollar is main currency at this country which has been introduced in 2000 to replace Indonesian Rupiah.

Which color is not seen on Timor-Leste's flag?

green. The flag has a rectangular red background with one yellow triangle on the left hand side with a black triangle overlaying the yellow one. In the center of black triangle there is a five pointed white star.

What is the Timor Leste internet country code?

.tl. Before .tl, it was .tp (officially used January 2006). .tp is being phased out.

What is the highest peak in Timor Leste?

Mount Ramelau. The highest point is Mount Ramelau also known as Mount Tatamailau at 2963 metres or 9721 feet.