East Timor
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East Timor, also known as Timor-Leste, officially the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, is a Southeast Asian country. It comprises the eastern half of Timor's island, the Oecusse's exclave on the island's north-western half, and the minor islands of Atauro and Jaco. Indonesia administers the western half of the island of Timor. Australia is the country's southern neighbor, separated by the Timor Sea. The country's size is 14,950 square kilometers (5,770 sq mi). Dili (on the north coast of Timor) is its capital and largest city.
Timor was settled by Papuan and Austronesian peoples, which is reflected in the country's diverse mix of cultures and languages that reflect links to Southeast Asia and Melanesia. East Timor came under Portuguese influence in the sixteenth century, remaining a Portuguese colony until 1975. Internal conflict preceded a unilateral declaration of independence and an Indonesian invasion and annexation. Resistance continued throughout Indonesian rule, and in 1999, a United Nations-sponsored act of self-determination led Indonesia to relinquish territory control. On 20 May 2002, as Timor-Leste, it became the first new sovereign state of the 21st century. That same year, relations with Indonesia were established and normalized, with Indonesia also supporting East Timor's accession into ASEAN.
The national government runs on a semi-presidential system, with the popularly elected president sharing power with a prime minister appointed by the National Parliament. Power is centralized under the national government, although many local leaders have informal influence. The country maintains a policy of international cooperation. It is a Community of Portuguese Language Countries member, an observer of the Pacific Islands Forum, and an applicant for ASEAN membership. The country remains relatively poor, with an economy that relies heavily on natural resources, especially oil and foreign aid.
The total population was over 1.34 million at the 2022 census and is heavily skewed towards young people due to a high fertility rate. Education has led to increasing literacy over the past half-century, especially in the two official languages of Portuguese and Tetum. The country's 30 indigenous languages reflect its high ethnic and linguistic diversity. Most of the population is Catholic, which coexists alongside strong local traditions and beliefs, especially in rural areas.
Spanking and Spanking Art in East_Timor
In the 20th century, school corporal punishment fell out of fashion and was gradually banned in many countries, a trend that continues until the present day.
As of May 2008, East Timor permits corporal punishment in schools.
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Prostitution in East_Timor
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External links
- More information is available at [ Wikipedia:East_Timor ]
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