East Timor
Flag of East Timor


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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 July 4, 2009. 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.

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

East Timor News:
East Timor poverty and violence
Almost 10 years after the East Timorese voted for independence, many are still struggling to come to terms with the country's violent history.
E Timor 'needs help' a year on
One year after the near-fatal shooting of East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta, ministers admit it still needs help.

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