Timor-Leste

Capital: Dili

Region: Asia

Timor-Leste (East Timor) is a Southeast Asian country occupying half of Timor island, one of the world's newest nations.

Fun Facts about Timor-Leste

• Timor-Leste gained independence from Indonesia in 2002
• It is one of only two predominantly Catholic countries in Asia
• The country has significant oil and gas reserves