FACTS

Location: Southeastern Asia, northwest of Australia in the Lesser Sunda Islands at the eastern end of the Indonesian archipelago; note - Timor-Leste includes the eastern half of the island of Timor, the Oecussi (Ambeno) region on the northwest portion of the island of Timor, and the islands of Pulau Atauro and Pulau Jaco

Area (only Total) total: 15,007 sq km

Climate: tropical; hot, humid; distinct rainy and dry seasons

Terrain: mountainous

Population: 1,108,777

Main Language (only first): Tetum (official)

Government type: republic

Capital (Name): Dili

Capital (Time Difference): UTC+9

Independence: 28 November 1975 (independence proclaimed from Portugal)

National holiday: Independence Day, 28 November (1975)