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Fact Sheet

 

Independence Day

20 May 2002

President

Xanana Gusmao

Area

15,000 km2

Currency

US Dollar

Population

Based on the first census taken of Timor-Leste as a new nation on 11 July 2004)
Total: 924,642
Males: 467,757
Females: 456,885
Total Number of Households: 194,943

Language & Religion

Tétum and Portuguese are the official languages, Indonesian and English are also widely spoken.
91.4% Roman Catholic, 2.6% Protestant, 1.7% Muslim, 0.3% Hindu, 0.1% Buddhist

Visas

Available on arrival at the Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport in Dili for periods of 30 days at USD 30/person. Owners of portuguese passport are entitled to a free visa for 90 days. Departure Tax USD 10/person.

Health Risks

Malaria, dengue and japanese encephalitis. It is strongly recommended that you visit a travel health clinic for the necessary vacinnation and health advise at least a month before departure and that you take a comprehensive travel insurance which covers emergency medical evacuation.

Electricity

220V, 50 Hz; 24-hour electrical supply is not guaranteed even in Dili and you may encounter the problem of power shortage in some regions of the country. Electrical socket tend to be the two-round-pin European fittings, Australian three-pronged fittings or Singaporean three-pin fittings. A multi-fittings travel adaptor is a good idea.

GSM Coverage

(Click to see Timor Telecom GSM coverage)
Presently, Timor Telecom, offers mobile GSM coverage within the citys and surrounding areas of Dili, Ainaro, Aileu, Atauro, Baucau, Ermera, Liquica, Lospalos, Maliana, Manatuto, Oecussi, Same, Suai and Viqueque.

Time zone

GMT + 9 (no daylight savings)

Country Dialling Code

+670