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East Timor (Timor-Leste)

Describes the history and culture of East Timor, now officially called "Timor-Leste," from earliest settlement through the Portuguese colonial era, and on to the country's recent independence from Indonesia.
Profile of Timor-Leste (East Timor)
Profile of Timor-Leste (East Timor), including information on its people, culture, and history. Covers the period from early settlement through Portuguese colonization, the Indonesian occupation, and independence in 2002.

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