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Discover Timor-Leste: A Colorful Land of Culture and Nature

Explore Timor-Leste and its vibrant culture, stunning geography, delicious cuisine, and rich history. Discover the country's unique traditions, diverse wildlife, and educational system. Get to know its political leaders, popular sports, and religious practices. Immerse yourself in this captivating destination!

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Discover Timor-Leste: A Colorful Land of Culture and Nature

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  1. Quick Facts Country Name: Timor-Leste Capital: Dili Language: Tetum & Portuguese Ethnic breakdown: 78% Timorese 20% Indonesian 2% Chinese Population: Over 1.2 million Currency: US Dollar

  2. The Flag

  3. Map and Location

  4. Geography Some districts have high hills and mountains too There are many flat plains where Timorese families grow rice

  5. Religion Around 97% of Timor-Leste are Catholic In 1974 only 25% were Catholic

  6. Political Leaders President: Francisco Guterres (since 2017) Prime Minister: Mari Alkatiri (since 2017)

  7. Food Lots of colourful fruit is grown and sold at the local market Coffee is grown in the hills and many enjoy drinking it with their meals Green vegetables are popular too Rice is a big part of most meals

  8. Transport Trucks can hold many people! Walking is a popular method of getting around Some enjoy using motorcycles

  9. Sports and Recreation Soccer is a favourite sport throughout Timor-Leste Lots of time is spent sitting around talking or playing outside And spinning tops and slingshots are great toys! Volleyball is popular too

  10. Animals CHALLENGE: Watch the following animals and insects found in Timor-Leste… How many can you name?

  11. School In many schools in Timor-Leste, classes have more than 50 students What else do you notice about school in Timor-Leste from the following photos?

  12. What interested you? What do you want to learn more about?

  13. Remember • Facts • Geography • Flag • Environment • Language • Food • Music • Politics • Sports • Religion • School • Animals • History

  14. Photo credits: Helen Reynolds and Wikimedia Commons

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