East Timor

Flag Description Red, with a black isosceles triangle (based on the hoist side) superimposed on a slightly longer yellow arrowhead that extends to the center of the flag; there is a white star in the center of the black triangle. Currency US dollar. Astronomy Today's date is May 12, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter Moon. Location Southeastern asia, northwest of australia in the lesser sunda islands at the eastern end of the indonesian archipelago; note - east timor 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. Climate Tropical; hot, humid; distinct rainy and dry seasons. Terrain Mountainous. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Timor Sea, Savu Sea, and Banda Sea 0 m. The highest point is at Foho Tatamailau 2,963 m.

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East Timor

This is a map of East Timor. The map illustrates the location of Diu and its proximity to Baucau, Suai, Liquica, and the Timor Sea.

Other countries on this map include: Indonesia

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