
Timor-Leste Location Map

Timor-Leste Facts
Full Official Name: Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste
Demonym: East Timorese, Timorese, Maubere (informal)
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Area
Total Area: 14,874 km²
Total Land Area: 14,874 km²
Total Water Area: 0 km²
Demographics
Population: 1,506,909
Population Growth Rate: 2.04% (2024 est.)
Largest City: Dili (Population: 277,488)
Ethnic Groups: Austronesian (Malayo-Polynesian) (includes Tetun, Mambai, Tokodede, Galoli, Kemak, Baikeno), Melanesian-Papuan (includes Bunak, Fataluku, Bakasai), small Chinese minority
Languages: Tetun Prasa 30.6%, Mambai 16.6%, Makasai 10.5%, Tetun Terik 6.1%, Baikenu 5.9%, Kemak 5.8%, Bunak 5.5%, Tokodede 4%, Fataluku 3.5%, Waima’a 1.8%, Galoli 1.4%, Naueti 1.4%, Idate 1.2%, Midiki 1.2%, other 4.5% (2015 est.)
Religions: Roman Catholic 97.6%, Protestant/Evangelical 2%, Muslim 0.2%, other 0.2% (2015 est.)
Economy
Currency: United States dollar, East Timor Centavo
Real GDP at Purchasing Power Parity ($ PPP): $6.265 billion (2023 est.)
GDP per capita (PPP): $4,600 (2023 est.)
Exports Value Per Year: $701.808 million (2023 est.)
Biggest Export Partners: China 25%, Indonesia 20%, Japan 14%, South Korea 13%, Thailand 7% (2022)
Imports Value Per Year: $1.179 billion (2023 est.)
Biggest Import Partners: Indonesia 27%, China 23%, Singapore 9%, Australia 6%, Malaysia 6% (2022)
Government
Type: semi-presidential republic
Capital City: Dili (Population: 277,488)
Other Facts
Time Zone: UTC+9 (Timor-Leste Time)
Country Code: TL
Internet TLD: .tl
Climate Map of Timor-Leste

Climate: tropical; hot, humid; distinct rainy and dry seasons