East Timor - Đông Timor

East Timor, or Democratic Republic of East Timor (sometimes also called ) Timor-Leste from English Malaysia timor and Portugal leste, both meaning "east", Vietnamese transliteration: Ti-mo Le-xte), is a country located in the region of Southeast Asia.

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East Timor in the region Oceania, which includes the eastern half of the island of Timor, the neighboring islands of Atauro and Jaco and Oecussi-Ambeno, partly to the northwest of the island, in West Timor's Indonesia. East Timor is a small country with 15,410 km² away from the city Darwin, Australia about 640 km to the northwest

History

, East Timor, is a former Portuguese colony and declared itself independent from Portugal on November 28, 1975. Nine days later, Indonesian forces invaded and occupied the former colony, with the tacit consent of USA and Australia. July 1976 the colony was merged as province Timor Timur.

Over the next two decades, Indonesia incorporated the colony, with more important positions of government occupied by Indonesia than East Timor. An estimated 100,000-250,000 individuals are believed to have been killed in one operation pacify in this time.

The United Nations oversaw a referendum on August 30, 1999, in which the people of East Timor voted for independence from Indonesia. After the results were announced, independent rival gangs, Indonesian military support, and population terror in a civil war destroyed much of the country's infrastructure. A United Nations peacekeeping force led by military forces Australia was sent in to re-establish a civil society and rebuild the country.

On May 20, 2002, East Timor was internationally recognized as an independent country with the official name of Democratic Republic of East Timor.

Geography

Map of East Timor with borders and roads The island of Timor is part of the Malay Archipelago and is the largest and most eastern part of the Lesser Sunda island group. To the north of the mountainous island are the Ombai Strait and Wetar Strait, to the south the Timor Sea separates the island from Australia, while to the west is the Indonesian province of East Nusa Tenggara. East Timor's highest point is Mount Ramelau (also known as Mount Tatamailau at 2,963 meters.

East Timor is located in the tropics, is generally hot and humid, with two distinct wet and dry seasons. The capital, largest city and main port is Dili, the second largest city is Baucau in the east. Dili has its only active international airport, although there are small airports in Baucau and Oecusse used for domestic flights. The runway of Dili airport can't handle large transport planes

Climate

East Timor has a hot and humid tropical climate. November to May is the rainy season. The dry season lasts about 6 months from June to October. Temperatures average 30°C year-round in areas near sea level, although the weather is cooler at higher altitudes.

The rainy season can damage roads in East Timor, making travel to remote areas difficult.

City

• Dili - Capital City
• Ainaro
• Balibo
• Baucau
• Ermera
• Gleno
• Liquica
• Lospalos
• Maliana
• Manatuto
• Maubisse
• Suai
• Tutuala
• Viqueque

Arrive

Generally, visitors from any country can easily get it Tourist and business visa 30 days on arrival to East Timor at Dili airport or Dili seaport by filling out a simple form and paying 30 USD cash. However, it should be noted that "visa on arrival" is not available at the land border, where most visitors outside of Indonesia and Portugal must obtain a visa or "visa permit application" in advance.Check East Timor Immigration Service[1], and especially associated with Visa travel [2] for details on visa requirements, and for details on how to apply for a "visa permit application" (which can be obtained via email before you travel), or how to apply for a visa at the Embassy or Consulate if you wish to enter at the border Gaza land.

In addition to tourist & business visas, other visas that are available include transit visas, work visas, study visas, cultural, scientific, sports & media visas and residency visas.

Tourist visa requirements as stated by the Immigration Department of East Timor are as follows:

The applicant must:

• Express intent of genuine visit (such as tourism or business trip).
• Proof of sufficient funds for the proposed period of stay (access to US$100 entry and US$50 per day).
• Show accommodation arrangements.
• Hold a return ticket, or show the ability to sponsor private departures.

Applicants must also be assessed as of character and in good health before they will be granted a visa and/or allowed to enter East Timor.

All foreigners seeking to enter East Timor on a temporary visa are required to hold a valid national passport with a validity of not less than 6 months from the date of entry into East Timor and must have at least At least one blank page is available for Visa stamps.

Where applicable on arrival, the visa will be issued for a stay of up to 30 days, and is valid for single entry only. Extended After Arrival - $35 for a 30-day renewal, or $70 for a 60-day extension. Extension of tourist visa beyond 30 days requires a sponsor, East Timor citizen or work permit holder, to complete a Termo de Responsabilidade, ensuring its conduct and compliance with East Timor law during the period. your vacation.

Those applying in advance for a tourist visa at the Embassy or Consulate, or those applying by email directly to the Immigration Department for a "permit visa application" may request a visa for Allow up to 90 days of stay, with single or multiple entries.

Travelers are advised to keep the amount required to pay the visa fee in US dollars cash upon arrival at the border.

There is no ATM or credit card facility in the airport or at the border crossing, so travelers must have $30 in cash to pay for their visas. Now there is an ANZ ATM outside Dili airport and many ATMs throughout Dili where foreigners can withdraw money via Visa, MasterCard etc.

Portuguese passport holders do not need a short stay visa (up to 90 days).

By air

Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport(IATA : DILICAO: WPDL), formerly known as Comoro airport, is the main international airport of Dili .

Major international airlines that serve that Dili directly include:

• Airnorth[3] from Darwin, Australia
• Air Timor[4] from Singapore. Charter flights 'Silkair Singapore.
• Merpati Nusantara Airlines[5] from Bali (Denpasar), Indonesia.
• Sriwijaya Air[6] from Jakarta and Bali (Denpasar), Indonesia - Starting May 10, 2013'

The details of international flights in and out of Dili are as follows:

• Airnorth - 6 flights per week. Flight time - about 1 hour in Embraer 170 jets, at later:

Morning service (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday): Depart Darwin 0630, arrive at Dili 0715. Dili Departure 0800, arrive in Darwin 0945. Afternoon service (Monday): Depart Darwin 1500, arrival at Dili 1615. Dili Departed 1700 to Darwin in 1845.

• Air Timor from Singapore. Three times a week 'SilkAir' chartered full service flight every Tue, Thursday and Friday as follows:

Singapore Departure 0920, Arrive in Dili in 1400. Dili Depart 1515 Arrive in Singapore in 1800.

• Merpati Nusantara Airlines from Bali (Denpasar), Indonesia. Daily return flight from Bali.

• Sriwijaya Air from Jakarta and Bali (Denpasar), Indonesia. Daily return flights from Jakarta with stop-out in Bali.

Fly out of Dili, you must obey the airport departure tax the 10 USD rate must be paid in cash at the counter next to the airport passport check.

By train

By car

By bus

Only one direct bus service daily between Dili and Kupang in West Timor, Indonesia. The journey takes 12 hours. There are many overland tour bus services to cater for individuals or groups traveling from Dili to Kupang (West Timor) and back. Timor Travel, Paradise Travel, Leste Oeste Travel are a few of the minibus companies that provide travel services to several different destinations along the Dili-Kupang route at very affordable prices.

By boat

There are no regular international passenger ferries in East Timor.

There are regular barge services for vehicles and cargo from Darwin in Australia, Surabaya and Bali in Indonesia.

Recreational ships often visit the port of Dili.

Go

By bus

Buses, mostly of the small breed found on the remote Indonesian island, run to most parts of the country and major cities such as the capital Dili, Baucau, Maliana, Los Palos and Suai are fairly well linked. . Indonesian-style vans and minibuses - a legacy from its 24-year rule - run from cities to neighboring villages.

Most cars leave very early in the morning and drivers tend to do keliling (Indonesia for "go around"), where they spend a lot of time circling the streets catching passengers before they actually leave.

Fares are around US$2 or US$3 for a journey of more than 100 km. For example, Dili-Baucau (123 km) costs 2 USD while Dili-Mota'ain (115 km) costs US$ 3.

By car

Taxis are one of the best means of transportation in and around the capital city of Dili. Ticket prices are not very steep ($1-3) and there are a lot of them!

You can rent a car (4WD) at Dili for about $85 a day. However, be prepared for adventure - besides the difficult roads there is also the lack of signposts. It is possible that you are so focused on driving that you miss the wonderful views around you. The most reputable car renters offer 24/7 roadside assistance anywhere in the country. But be aware that if you are in a remote location, your help, sent from Dili, will take some time to arrive.

While at Dili you will need to limit yourself to a speed limit of 40 km/h. On open roads you will likely accelerate and hit 50–60 km/h. Tourists from the West may find slow going but that is the maximum speed achievable on the Dili road.

Make sure you are carrying a valid or authorized driving license with you. This license can be from your country or you can have it issued in East Timor. Your license should identify the type of vehicle you are allowed to drive. Remember to drive carefully and remember that there is no provision here for third-party motorcycle insurance.

Language

There are about 16 indigenous languages, of which Tetum (the official language), Galole, Mambae and Kemak are the most widely spoken. In addition, Portuguese (official language), Indonesian, and English are also used.

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