East Timor

SHORT INFORMATION

Overview of East Timor

Officially name: The Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste

Capital: Dili

Largest city: Dili

Official language: Tetum and Portuguese

Government: Parliamentary republic

SHORT INFORMATION

East Timor Administrative divisions

The territory of Timor-Leste comprises the eastern half of the Island of Timor; the Atauro Island, north of Dili; the Jaco Island, on the easternmost end of the island; and Oecussi, an enclave on the northwestern side of the island, within Indonesia.

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Christmas Celebrations in East Timor

East Timor has been Roman Catholic since the early phase of the fifteenth century. Henceforth,Christmas in East Timor is celebrated with great energy and gusto.