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East Timor - República Democrátia de Timor-Leste

Cities in East Timor : Ainaro, Balibo, Daro, Maliana 

The island of Timor lies in the Timor Sea towards the eastern end of the chain of Indonesian islands running from Malaya, through Sumatra and Java, to new Guinea. The island is divided into two parts. Most of the western half is part of Indonesia. The eastern half forms the bulk of the national territory of Timor, with its capital at Dili on the northern coast, a small enclave in the western half around the town of Oecussi, and the small island of Atauro, 30km [ 19 miles ] north of Dili.

Capital City of east Timor: Dili

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Car Rentals / Motorbike Rentals

 Rentacar.au - Thrifty East Timor - car and motorbike rental

Hotels in East Timor

 Central Maritime Floating Hotel in Dili
Originally a luxury cruise liner, the Central Maritime Hotel was refurbished and transformed into a 133-room, deluxe hotel. It is conveniently located in Dili's Central Business Area next to Dili Harbour; only a 5-minute walk from the Government House.
 Hotel Esplanada - small hotel in the city of Dili
One of the premiere boutique hotels in the new Timor Loro'sae. With panoramic views across the Dili bay area from the upstairs restaurant. Their restaurant offers fresh, innovative cuisine and balmy onshore breezes from the beach directly in front of the hotel. Situated on the Avenida da Portugal.

Tour Operators / Travel Agents

 Intrepid Travel - Victoria AU / London UK
Intrepid Travel is a company dedicated to the preservation of Asia's unique environment and diverse cultures.




 Mega Tours in Dili
Day trips in Dili, Maubisse or Baucau, or overnights to Baucau, Com, and Tutuala with an Engligh-speaking guide

Travel Guides East Timor / Related books

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 East Timor - Lonely Planet Regional Guide - Xanana Gusmao, Kirsty Sword-Gusmao, Tony Wheeler
This guide to Southeast Asia's newest nation gives readers the low- down on East Timor's compelling history, unique culture and language. Includes all the must-see attractions, including white sand beaches, pristine reefs and tropical forests.
Paperback 192 pages (November 2004); Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; Language: English; ISBN: 1740596447
 East Timor - Lonely Planet Phrasebook - John Hajek
Celebrate the birth of a nation through its national language, Tetum. This guide contains more than words, it also includes essential material for anyone visiting East Timor, as well as information on the Portugese language.
Paperback 192 pages (October 2001); Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; Language: English; ISBN: 1740590201

Transport / How do I travel to East Timor

 Dili Airport

 Air North - Australian Airline
 Merpati Nusantara Airlines - indonesian airline

 Airline Tickets / Bargain Flights

 Map of East Timor [ Uni Texas - Perry-Castañeda Bibliothek - Map Collection ]


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 Government East Timor - Jornal da República Democrátia de Timor-Leste

 Ainaro
 Balibo
 Daro
 Dili [ national capital]
 Maliana 

 Coffee
 Dili - Discover Dili Guide
About Dili, Beyond Dili, Feature Trips, Maps of Dili, Tourism Activities, Accommodations and more
 East Timor Press - The East Timorese Independent Print News Media Online
 Fretilin
 Portugal
It was a Portuguese colony for more than 400 years, after the Portuguese conquered Malacca in 1511, annexing Timor four years later.
 Sandelwood
Ming Dynasty records in 1436 show the area to be part of a trade network linked to China and India, with sandalwood the main export.
 Timor Aid - Health, Education, Income Generation and Emergency & Relief Distribution
Timor Aid is a highly regarded East Timorese non- governmental aid organisation. Its roots go back many years to the period of struggle for the right of self-determination of the people of East Timor. Timor Aid has among its founders well- known local personalities.
 Timor Today - Daily News and Information on East Timor
 Unofficial Guide to East Timor
Why Go? Where to go, E.T. Basics, Practical Matters, Links

 Australian Broadcasting Company - East Timor

 CFOA - Australian Council for Overseas Aid
 UNAMET - United Nations Mission in East Timor
 includes the latest information on UN activity in East Timor, maps, facts & figures
 UNDP Timor-Leste

Cuisine - East Timor recipes

 Cuisines of Portuguese Encounters 
Cherie Hamilton
In the 16th century, Portuguese navigators circumvented the globe, conquering new lands to build one of history's largest empires, and at the same time carrying and introducing crops, food products and a variety of culinary cultures to all corners of the earth. This fascinating collection of 225 authentic recipes is the first cookbook to encompass the entire Portuguese-speaking world and explains how Portugal and its former colonies influenced each other's culinary traditions. Included are dishes containing Asian, South American, African, and European spices, along with varied ingredients like piripiri pepper, coconut milk, cilantro, manioc root, bananas, dried fish, seafood and meats. The author also explores the impact of Sephardic Jews on the cuisines of Cape Verde, Angola, and Brazil and the influence of the Moors, who brought to the Iberian peninsula rich desserts, which the Portuguese in turn took around the world. The recipes range from appetisers like: Pastel com o Diabo Dentro (Pastry with the Devil Inside from Cape Verde); to main courses such as Frango a Africana (Grilled Chicken African Style from Mozambique) and Cuscuz de Camarao (Shrimp Couscous from Brazil), to desserts like Pudim de Coc;co (Coconut Pudding from Timor). Menus for religious holidays and festive occasions, a glossary, a brief history of the cuisines and a bilingual index will assist the home chef in creating meals that celebrate the rich, diverse, and delicious culinary legacy of this old empire.
Hardcover 260 pages (January 1, 2001); Publisher: Hippocrene Books, Inc.; Language: English; ISBN: 0781808316

History of east Timor

In May 2002, after 450 years of continuous foreign occupation, East Timor became an independent state.

 Brief history of Timor-Leste [ by UNPD ]
Anthropological investigations indicate that the first people to arrive in Timor, approximately 40,000 to 20,000 years BC, were of the Vedo-Australoide type, similar to the Vedas of Ceylon. A second wave, which arrived around 3000 years BC, consisted of Melanesians, similar to those living today in Papua New-Guinea and some Pacific Islands. Probably due ............

 East Timor: A Rough Passage to Independence - James Dunn
With expert analysis and clarity of writing, James Dunn highlights the disturbing gap between the noble rhetoric and the heartless reality of international commitment and resolve East Timor: A Rough Passage to Independence is a story of political intrigue and the hidden world of international diplomatic deals. It is also the story of countless individuals, governments, and international bodies who, ultimately, pulled together to change the luck of this tiny island. From the days of colonial Portuguese rule, through the tumultuous years of the Indonesian invasion, to the present day this book is a disturbing portrayal of the complete failure of the international community to deal with the East Timor situation.
Paperback 430 pages (May 31, 2004); Publisher: University of Washington Press; Language: English; ISBN: 1920681035

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Beautiful land of rugged mountains, perfect beaches and friendly, outgoing people. Surrounded by the world's richest marine ecosystems, its waters offer countless unexplored reefs teeming with sea life. Archeological finds date the earliest inhabitants of the island to migrations from Asia some 30,000 years ago, and cave paintings point to direct links with the aboriginal people of northern Australia. The Portuguese, colonial masters of East Timor for four hundred years, left a legacy of graceful architecture, Catholicism - and good food. You won't find any resorts in East Timor, or golf courses. What you will find instead, as one journalist recently wrote, is the last unspoiled country in Asia [ text from the Unoffical Guide to East Timor ]

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