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Bookmark or Share- East Timor - WikipediaIt comprises the eastern half of the island of Timor, the exclave of Oecusse on the island's north-western half, and the minor islands of Atauro and Jaco. The western half of the island of Timor is administered by Indonesia. Australia is the country's southern neighbour, separated by the Timor Sea.
- Timor - WikipediaTimor is an aerially exposed portion of the Banda Forearc formed by collision of Eurasian oceanic crust and continental crust of the Australian plate. This is a unique convergent margin where a thick continental margin is forced under thinner oceanic crust.
- East Timor | History, Independence, Flag, & Facts | BritannicaEast Timor, island country in the eastern Lesser Sunda Islands, at the southern extreme of the Malay Archipelago. It occupies the eastern half of the island of Timor, the small nearby islands of Atauro and Jaco, and the enclave of Ambeno, including Pante Makasar. Dili is the capital and largest city.
- Unveiling the Rich Cultural Heritage of Timorese TraditionsTimorese ethnicity is a vibrant tapestry combining Melanesian and Malay heritages. Reflecting its history as a Portuguese colony, you’ll also find a significant mestiço community—those boasting both Timorese and Portuguese ancestry—adding to the island’s rich cultural mosaic.
- Timor-Leste: Twenty-Five Years After IndependenceSeptember 11, 2024 11:31 am (EST) Amidst the past two weeks of celebrations for Timor-Leste’s 25th anniversary of the referendum that ultimately won them independence—despite fierce and ...
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