East Timor
Geographical & General Info
- Capital: Dili
- Population: approx. 1.3 million
- Languages: Tetum, Portuguese (both official)
- Area: 14,874 km²
- Time Zone: UTC+9 (TLT)
- Currency: US Dollar (USD) / Centavo coins
- Flag Colors: Red, yellow, black, white
- National Holiday: May 20
- National Anthem: Pátria
- Neighboring Countries: Indonesia (West Timor)
Top 15 Largest Cities
- Dili
- Baucau
- Maliana
- Ermera
- Pante Macassar
- Lospalos
- Same
- Suai
- Liquiçá
- Ainaro
- Viqueque
- Gleno
- Manatuto
- Aileu
- Maubisse
Top 15 Attractions
- Cristo Rei Statue (Dili)
- Atauro Island (world-class diving & snorkeling)
- Jaco Island (Nino Konis Santana National Park)
- Mount Ramelau (Tatamailau)
- Resistance Museum and Archive (Dili)
- Tais Market (Dili)
- Historic Town of Baucau
- Marobo Hot Springs
- Maubisse Mountain Village
- Santa Cruz Cemetery
- Oecusse Enclave
- Areia Branca Beach
- Com Beach
- Lautém Cultural Landscapes
- Coral Reef Dive Sites around Dili
Climate and Nature
East Timor has a tropical monsoon climate characterized by a hot, humid wet season (December to April) and a dry season (May to November). Its landscape is dominated by rugged mountain ranges, limestone plateaus, and steep coastal drops. The surrounding waters, particularly off Atauro Island, host some of the world's most biodiverse marine ecosystems, thriving with pristine coral reefs and migrating cetaceans.
Culture and Gastronomy
Timorese culture blends indigenous Melanesian and Austronesian heritage with Portuguese and Catholic influences. A prominent cultural icon is Tais, handwoven traditional cloth. Local cuisine features staples like rice, corn, cassava, and fresh seafood. Notable dishes include Batar Da'an (a hearty stew of corn, pumpkin, and beans), Ikan Sabuko (spiced grilled fish), and renowned organic Timorese coffee.
Economy
The economy of East Timor heavily relies on offshore petroleum and natural gas revenues held in its national Petroleum Fund. Subsistence agriculture employs a large part of the workforce, with premium organic coffee standing out as the top agricultural export. The government is focusing on economic diversification through eco-tourism, infrastructure improvements, and sustainable fisheries.
Did you know?
- East Timor was the first nation to gain independence in the 21st century (on May 20, 2002)?
- Scientific surveys found that the waters around Atauro Island possess the highest diversity of reef fish species recorded anywhere on Earth?
- Along with the Philippines, East Timor is one of only two predominantly Roman Catholic nations in Asia?
- The crocodile is revered as a sacred animal in local mythology, which tells that the island of Timor was created from a giant crocodile?
- The country adopted the US Dollar as its official currency alongside locally minted Centavo coins?
Live footage: Discover East Timor via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in East Timor and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from East Timor: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in East Timor: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from East Timor in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
