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EAST TIMOR

EAST TIMOR. ECONOMY . GDP: $634 Million They struggle with their independence between Indonesia. Veterans of independence still struggle today . GEOGRAPHY. Total area: 14,874 km sq Borders Indonesia Is highly mountainous . RELIGION . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lolpDYamZN8

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EAST TIMOR

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  1. EAST TIMOR

  2. ECONOMY • GDP: $634 Million • They struggle with their independence between Indonesia. • Veterans of independence still struggle today

  3. GEOGRAPHY • Total area: 14,874 km sq • Borders Indonesia • Is highly mountainous

  4. RELIGION • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lolpDYamZN8 • 98% Catholic • 1% Protestant • 1% Muslim

  5. CLOTHING • Dressing neatly and modestly are very important to their culture • Women usually wear more western wear • Foreigners have a dress code

  6. GOVERNMENT • MAXIMUM 5 year term • Jose Ramos Horta is the current president • Prime Minister: XananaGusmao

  7. MUSIC • Imported from Indonesia, Portugal, including gamelan and fado

  8. FOOD • Primary food is rice • They use a lot of poultry (mostly pigs and goats) • They also like beans, spinach and onions.

  9. HISTORY • Official name is Democratic Republic of Timor Leste. • Declared independence from Portugal then were invaded nine days later by Indonesia and became independent in 2002. • In 2011, there was a massacre in East Timor by Indonesia. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_j7U4-rMJao

  10. ART • Crafted by women • Handcrafts • Music • Textiles • Paintings

  11. CURRENCY • US Dollar declared in 2000 • Relies on aid from foreign countries

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