Timor-Leste (East Timor)
General Facts
Area: 15,410 km2 (5,950 sq miles)
Capital City: Dili
Population: 1,167,242 (2015 census)
Official Languages: Tetum, Portuguese
Boarding Countries: Indonesia
Coastline: 706 km (439 miles)
Currency: US Dollar (USD)
Government: Semi-Presidential Constitutional Republic
Climate
Temperatures in the dry season, from May to November, average 20 - 33°c (68 - 91°f). The weather during this season is pleasant and dry. Around October or November, oppressive humidity arrives and monsoon cloud activity builds up. The wet season, from December to April, sees average temperatures of 29 - 35°c (84 - 95°f), with heavy rains and flooding. In the mountains, daytime temperatures are warm to hot, but are cool to cold at night. Earthquakes, tsunamis, and tropical cyclones occur.
Five Largest Cities/Towns:
1. Dili (150,000)
2. Same (25,000)
3. Maliana (22,000)
4. Suai (21,539)
5. Liquica (19,000)
