East Timor
Money & duty free for East Timor
The US Dollar (US$) is the official currency. For local transactions, the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) may be accepted in border areas, but this should not be relied on.
The capital of East Timor is Dili
The capital of East Timor, Dili, is also the largest city of the small and under-developed Asian republic. The capital of East Timor is situated on the northern coast of this small island nation.
East Timor - Education
Over 90% of all school buildings were severely damaged or destroyed by the Indonesian military and in the exodus of Indonesians out of East Timor, the nation lost 20% of its primary school teachers and 80% of secondary teachers, most of whom are not expected to return.