The flag of Timor-Leste has a red field with two isosceles triangles which share a common base on the hoist end. The smaller black triangle, which bears a five-pointed white star at its center and spans one-third the width of the field, is superimposed on the larger yellow triangle that extends to the center of the field.

Timor-Leste

Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste

People: East Timorese

๐Ÿ›๏ธCapitalDili
๐Ÿ’ฐCurrencyUnited States dollar ($)
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธLanguagePortuguese, Tetum
๐Ÿ“žDialling Code+670
๐ŸŒRegionSouth-Eastern Asia
๐Ÿ‘ฅPopulation1,391,221

Timor-Leste is located in South-Eastern Asia and has a population of around 1.4 million. Its capital city is Dili, and the most widely spoken official language is Portuguese.

Timor-Leste โ€” key facts at a glance

Official NameDemocratic Republic of Timor-Leste
Capital CityDili
ContinentOceania
RegionSouth-Eastern Asia
Population1,391,221
Area14,874 kmยฒ
CurrencyUnited States dollar (USD) $
Official LanguagesPortuguese, Tetum
Dialling Code+670
Internet TLD.tl
TimezoneUTC+09:00
Drives on theLeft side
Emergency Number112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide)
ISO CodeTL / TLS
BordersIndonesia

Travelling to Timor-Leste?

Driving side: Left
Emergency number: 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide)
Calling from abroad: +670 then the local number

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Frequently Asked Questions about Timor-Leste

What is the capital of Timor-Leste?

The capital of Timor-Leste is Dili.

What currency does Timor-Leste use?

Timor-Leste uses the United States dollar (USD, symbol: $).

What language do they speak in Timor-Leste?

The official languages of Timor-Leste are Portuguese and Tetum.

What is the dialling code for Timor-Leste?

The international dialling code for Timor-Leste is +670.

What side of the road does Timor-Leste drive on?

Timor-Leste drives on the left-hand side of the road.

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