Nov 282024
Flag of Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste celebrates Independence Day. The day marks the 1975 end of Portuguese rule. Located in Southeast Asia, the islands experience tropical weather with rainy and dry seasons. The area of the islands is about half the area of Maryland. Natural resources include petroleum, natural gas, and gold. About 1.41 million people live in Timor-Leste, and the capital is Dili. Children can learn more at: Timor-Leste.