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East Timor: Country in Southeast Asia
East Timor, also known as Timor-Leste, officially the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, is a country in Southeast Asia. It comprises the eastern half of the island of Timor, the exclave of Oecusse on the island's north-western half, and the minor islands of Atauro and Jaco. The western half of the island of Timor is administered by Indonesia. Australia is the country's southern neighbour, separated by the Timor Sea. The country's size is 14,950 square kilometres (5,770 sq mi). Dili, on the north coast of Timor, is its capital and largest city.

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Pope Francis calls for protection of young people during visit to Timor-Leste [Video]

Pope Francis calls for protection of young people during visit to Timor-Leste

It is an indirect acknowledgment of the abuse scandal involving Nobel Peace Prize-winning independence hero, Bishop Carlos Ximenes Belo.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:12Published
Pope Francis lands in Timor-Leste to encourage its recovery from traumatic past [Video]

Pope Francis lands in Timor-Leste to encourage its recovery from traumatic past

About 98% of its 1.3 million people are Catholic, making it the most Catholic country outside the Vatican.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 00:38Published

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