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

AsiaSouth-Eastern AsiaIndependentUN Member

Timor-Leste (officially Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste) is an independent country located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia. With a population of 1,391,221 people, it ranks #156 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 14,874 km² (#161 globally), with a population density of 94 people per km². The capital city is Dili. The official languages are Portuguese, Tetum.

Key Facts

Population

1,391,221

#156 world ranking

Area

14,874 km²

#161 world ranking

Population Density

94/km²

Capital

Dili

Driving Side

Left

Timezones

1

UTC+09:00

Continent

Oceania

Bordering Countries

1

neighboring countries

Languages

Currency

Bordering Countries (1)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Timor-Leste?
The capital of Timor-Leste is Dili.
What is the population of Timor-Leste?
Timor-Leste has a population of 1,391,221 people, ranking #156 in the world by population.
How big is Timor-Leste?
Timor-Leste covers an area of 14,874 km², ranking #161 in the world by area. The population density is 94 people per km².
What languages are spoken in Timor-Leste?
The official languages of Timor-Leste are: Portuguese, Tetum.
What is the currency of Timor-Leste?
The currency of Timor-Leste is United States dollar ($).
What countries border Timor-Leste?
Timor-Leste shares borders with 1 countries: Indonesia.

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