National Symbols of East Timor (Timor-Leste)

East Timor (Timor-Leste) is a country in Asia. It shares borders with the following countries: Indonesia, . The capital of East Timor (Timor-Leste) is Dili.

The official language is Tetum and the United States Dollar is the currency of the East Timor (Timor-Leste). The domain is .tl and the country code is +670.

National day is celebrated on 20 May 2002. Every country in the world has national symbols including national animal, national flower, motto, etc and East Timor (Timor-Leste) is no exception.

In East Timor (Timor-Leste), Football is considered as a national sport, and it is a passion of many Timorese people. Cachaca is not only a traditional drink, but one of the national drink of East Timor (Timor-Leste). As poetry is a highly appreciated art, many poets like Not Declared represent a national Timorese symbol.

The country was founded by José Alexandre "Kay Rala Xanana" Gusmão. The current president of East Timor (Timor-Leste) is Francisco Guterres and Taur Matan Ruak is the Prime Minister.

In East Timor (Timor-Leste) the power plugs and sockets are of type C, E, F, I. The standard voltage is 220 V and the frequency is 50 Hz.

The Timorese national anthem was written by Francisco Borja da Costa and composed by Afonso de Araujo.

Country information

Official name(s)	Democratic Republic of East Timor
Alternative name(s)	Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste (official, English)
Regional location	Southeastern Asia, northwest of Australia in the Lesser Sunda Islands at the eastern end of the Indonesian archipelago(Ambeno) region on the northwest portion of the island of Timor, and the islands of Pulau Atauro and Pulau Jaco
Country name etymology	"Eastern East Island", from the Portuguese Timor-Leste ("East Timor"), in reference to the state's position on the eastern half of the island of Timor, whose name derives from the Indonesian timur ("east"), from its position in the Lesser Sundas.
Climate	Tropical; hot, humid; distinct rainy and dry seasons
Terrain	Mountainous
Population	1,318,445
National Day	20 May 2002
Language(s)	Tetum
Religion	Christianity Catholicism, Protestantism & Islam
Country code	+670
Literacy rate	58.3%
Currency	United States Dollar
Capital city	Dili
ISO	TLS
Domain(TLD)	.tl
Ethnicity	N/A
Head of government	Prime Minister
Nationality	Timorese
Driving side	Drive on the Left-hand side
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy
Total area	15,007 km2
Timezone	UTC+9
Average elevation	1,482 m (4,859 ft)
Coastline	706 Km
Mains electricity	220 V
Emergency telephone numbers	Emergency Telephone Numbers

Coat of arms

Flag map of East Timor (Timor-Leste)

Motto of East Timor (Timor-Leste)

Unidade, Acção, Progresso -"Unity, Action, and Progress"

National animal of East Timor (Timor-Leste)

The National animal of East Timor (Timor-Leste) is Dreaded crocodile

National flower of East Timor (Timor-Leste)

The National flower of East Timor (Timor-Leste) is Hibiscus . Botanical name is Malvaceae.

National bird of East Timor (Timor-Leste)

The National bird of East Timor (Timor-Leste) is Timor Pigeon

Rest of the National symbols of East Timor (Timor-Leste) 👇

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  Founder
  José Alexandre "Kay Rala Xanana" Gusmão
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  National dish
  Ikan Pepes
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  National dance
  Likurai dance
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  National dress
  Tais
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  National monument
  Cristo Rei of Dili
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  National anthem
  View Anthem
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  National fruit
  Not Declared
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  National drink
  Cachaca
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  National colors
  Red, yellow, black and white
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  National sports
  Football
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  National tree
  Sandalwood
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  National poet
  Not Declared
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  National mausoleum
  Not Declared
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  Central Bank
  Banco Central de Timor-Leste
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  Highest peak
  Ramelau
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  National football team
  TLS
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  Tourism slogan
  Being First Has Its Rewards
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  Emoji flag
  🇹🇱
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  National airline
  Timor Air
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  National instrument
  Babadok
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  National hero
  Nicolau dos Reis Lobato
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  President
  Francisco Guterres
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  Prime Minister
  Taur Matan Ruak
• 
  Olympics Committee
  Comitê Olímpico Nacional de Timor-Leste
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  Passport
  Passport of East Timor (Timor-Leste)
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  Army
  Timor Leste Defence Force
• 
  Mythical Creature
  Brother Crocodile

Neighbouring countries of East Timor (Timor-Leste)

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  Indonesia

Timorese Proverbs - Popular quotes, proverbs and sayings.

With willingness, there is a possibility.

A man finds what he takes to be small; it will only be big again when he loses it.

A person slips, and a ladder falls on him.

Moth will eat the finest linen.

An empty drum gives loud sound.

Be sick then have fun.

Before you let your voice be heard, first lick your lips.

Better one bird in the hand than 10 birds on the tree.

Beware, the enemy lies under your blanket.

Calm water does not mean there are no crocodiles.

Cannot dance but blame the floor as uneven.

Death is the bride of life.

Compare East Timor (Timor-Leste) with other countries

Compare East Timor (Timor-Leste) with its neighbours

• East-timor vs. Indonesia

Country location