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Welcome to East Timor, southeast Asia's newest nation. Independence has brought mixed fortunes to this recovering conflict zone, and it remains a country in transition. But it has fine beaches, colonial towns, rugged mountains and a lush interior, with Dili a taste of Portugal in the tropics.
Travel Warning: Political Unrest
The security situation in East Timor remains fragile following an assassination attempt on President Ramos Horta in February. A state of emergency declared by the government after the attack was lifted on 22 April everywhere except the Ermera district, where a night-time curfew is still in effect. Travellers should exercise extreme caution, avoid any demonstrations or protests and heed local advice regarding safety. The border with West Timor has been temporarily shut; travellers should check news services before attempting to enter East Timor via this frontier.
Check out Safe Travel the New Zealand government warning site or the Thorn Tree travel forum for some good advice from travellers.
severity: High-level alert
Fast Facts
Country Full Name
Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste
Population
998,000
Currency
Name: US Dollar
Code: USD
Symbol: US$
Electrical Plugs
220V 50 Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Portuguese, Tetum
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +9
Country Dialing Code
+670
Weights & Measures
Metric
East Timor - Free Guidebook Chapter
Download the free Getting Started chapter or buy individual chapters from our East Timor guide, in our online Shop.
› Go to the East Timor download page.
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