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According to itypeusa, East Timor is a small nation located in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by Indonesia to the north and west, and the Timor Sea to the south. East Timor has a total area of 14,609 square kilometers and a population of approximately 1.3 million people. The capital city of Dili is situated on the northern coast and is home to about one-third of the population. East Timor has an incredibly diverse landscape ranging from beaches, rolling hills, tropical rainforests and mountains with volcanoes reaching up to 2,963 meters above sea level. The country has over 100 species of mammals, including wild boar, deer and monkeys as well as numerous species of birds such as parrots, hornbills and kingfishers. Additionally, there are many endangered species such as the dugong (a type of sea mammal) that can be found in East Timor’s coastal waters. East Timor was colonized by Portugal in 1702 but declared independence in 2002 after 24 years of struggle against Indonesian rule. The country is still recovering from its troubled past with many infrastructural challenges remaining; however it continues to make progress towards nation-building through economic development initiatives such as oil exploration projects that have brought significant investment into the country since 2004. The culture in East Timor reflects its history with Portuguese influences evident alongside traditional music such as Kundun which combines both Portuguese instruments and local rhythms. There are also many traditional customs associated with weddings, funerals and other celebrations that involve singing, dancing and feasting which demonstrate local identity through cultural traditions. Visitors can explore this unique culture by visiting one of the traditional villages scattered throughout East Timor or attending a local festival or celebration where they will be welcomed warmly by locals eager to share their culture with visitors from around the world. East Timor is located in the Timor-Leste Time Zone, which is denoted as TLT (Timor-Leste Time). This time zone is nine hours ahead of UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). East Timor does not observe Daylight Savings Time (DST) so the clock does not change throughout the year. This means that TLT remains nine hours ahead of UTC throughout the year. The daylight hours vary slightly throughout the year in East Timor due to its location in a tropical climate. During December and January, daylight lasts for about 11 hours per day while during June and July, this increases to almost 13 hours per day. This can affect people’s sleep patterns, as well as their productivity levels. To combat this effect, many employers in East Timor offer flexible working times so that employees can take advantage of daylight when it’s available. Additionally, many public places such as restaurants and cafes have extended opening hours to accommodate those who wish to make use of the extra light during summer months. In addition to this time zone difference between East Timor and other countries around the world, there is also a significant cultural difference between them as well. For example, East Timorese tend to be more communal and cooperative compared to people from other countries who may be more individualistic and competitive. This difference in attitude when it comes to work can have an impact on how businesses operate in East Timor compared to other countries around the world. Additionally, language can also be a barrier for some business interactions due to most East Timorese speaking Portuguese or Tetum as their primary language while English is often used by international visitors or business partners. See ebizdir for East Timor Economical Facts.

History Timeline of East Timor

History Timeline of East Timor

The history of East Timor, also known as Timor-Leste, is a tale of colonialism, resistance, conflict, and ultimately, independence. This timeline will provide an overview of the key events and developments that have shaped the nation from pre-colonial times to the present day. Pre-Colonial Era (Before 16th Century): According to a2zdirectory, East Timor was inhabited by various indigenous communities, with the Timorese people having diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. The island of Timor was visited by Chinese, Arab, and European…

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East Timor Education

East Timor Education

Training At the end of the 1990s, half of the adult population was not literate or literate and school education was of poor quality. The violence following the 1999 referendum destroyed almost all schools and most teachers and administrators disappeared. In the reconstruction, the school system was a high priority and so has it been during the first ten years of independent East Timor. In 2007, a decision was made on nine years of compulsory and free education. In the…

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