Geography
Timor-Leste is in South-Eastern Asia, Oceania. Its listed coordinates are -8.83333333, 125.91666666; it has Indonesia.
Neighboring countries: Indonesia
Oceania
Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste is a country in South-Eastern Asia. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Dili
- Continent
- Oceania
- Region
- South-Eastern Asia
- Population
- 1.4 million
- Area
- 14,874 km²
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD)
- Official language
- Portuguese, Tetum
- Calling code
- +670
- Internet TLD
- .tl
- Time zone
- UTC+09:00
Timor-Leste map preview: -8.83, 125.92
People and Culture
Timor-Leste uses Portuguese, Tetum in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Timor-Leste varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Timor-Leste is recorded with the official name Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Dili
- South-Eastern Asia cultural and historic sites
- Oceania map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Dili
- Time zone data: UTC+09:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Timor-Leste is grouped under Oceania.
- Timor-Leste has a listed area of 14,874 km².
- Timor-Leste is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Timor-Leste
What is the capital of Timor-Leste?
The capital of Timor-Leste is Dili.
What continent is Timor-Leste in?
Timor-Leste is in Oceania.
What currency does Timor-Leste use?
Timor-Leste uses the United States dollar.
What language is spoken in Timor-Leste?
Portuguese, Tetum is listed for Timor-Leste in this database.