Population: 1,084,971
Capital: Dili
Time Zone: UTC+9
Currency Name: US dollar (USD)
Government Type: Republic
Languages: Tetum (official), Portuguese (official), Indonesian, English
Ethnic Breakdown: Austronesian (Malayo-Polynesian), Papuan, small Chinese minority
Religion: Roman Catholic 98%, Muslim 1%, Protestant 1%
Major Cities: Dili, Maubisse,Baucau
Phone Country Code: 670
Health Concerns:
Official Tourism Website: www.turismotimorleste.com
High Travel Season: no peak season
Voltage: 220 V - 50 Hz
Electrical Plug Type: c, e, f, I
Major Holidays: Catholic holidays
Misc Fact / Good to Know: Legend has it that a giant crocodile was transformed into the island of Timor.
