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East Timor

This article is part of the series: Politics and government of East Timor Politics, sometimes defined as the art and science of government. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_East_Timor. ... Politics of East Timor from the CIA World Factbook 2002 Country name: conventional long form: Democratic Republic of East Timor conventional short form: East Timor local short form: Timor Lorosae (Tetum); Timor-Leste (Portuguese) former: Portuguese Timor local long form: Republika Demokratika Timor Lorosae (Tetum); Republica Democratica de...

President Xanana Gusmão Prime Minister Marí Alkatiri National Parliament Political parties Elections Foreign relations

See also History of East_Timor

East Timor is an emerging democratic state, the newest in the world. ... President Xanana Gusmão Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão (born June 20, 1946), born José Alexandre Gusmão, is the inaugural President of the small nation of East Timor in Southeast Asia. ... East Timor, which became fully independent on May 20, 2002, has had the following prime ministers: Marí Alkatiri, May 20, 2002 - present This politics-related article is a stub. ... Mari Bin Amude Alkatiri (2002) Marí bim Amude Alkatiri (born 26 November 1949) is the first Prime Minister of an internationally recognized East Timor. ... The National Parliament of East Timor (Portuguese: Parlamento Nacional de Timor-Leste) is the unicameral national legislature in East Timor. ... Political parties in East Timor lists political parties in this country. ... Politics of East Timor Categories: Election related stubs | Elections in East Timor ... // Pre-colonial history Timor was populated as part of the human migrations that have shaped Australasia more generally. ...

East Timor being a new country has begun to intiate foreign relations with the rest of the global community.

Relations with specific countries and regions

Australia

Diplomatic representation from Australia:
chief of mission: Ambassador Margaret TWOMEY
embassy: Avenida dos Martires da Patria, Dili, East Timor
telephone: 670 3322 111
fax: 670 332 2247

Association of Southeast Asian Nations

East Timor is the only country in Southeast Asia that is not a member of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). East Timor also does not hold observer status in the group. However, East Timor has expressed its intention of gaining observer status to ASEAN in July 2002. ASEAN on the other hand has been inviting the small nation to many of ASEAN ministerial meetings as a sign of goodwill. Hymn: The ASEAN Hymn Seat of Secretariat Jakarta Secretary General Ong Keng Yong Area  - Total 4,480,000 km2 Population  - Total (2004)  - Density 592,000,000 122. ... For the Cusco album, see 2002 (album). ...

Philippines

Being the only two predominantly Christian nations in Asia, relations with the Philippines became very positive as soon as East Timor was multilaterally recognized as an independent state. The two countries are now engaged in a growing commercial relationship, as well as cultural and educational exchanges.

United States of America

Diplomatic representation in the US:
chief of mission: Ambassador Jose GUTERRES
chancery: 3415 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, D.C 20007
Tel: +1 202 965 1515
Fax: +1 202 965 1517 Motto: E pluribus unum (1789 to 1956) (Latin: Out of Many, One) In God We Trust (1956 to present) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City Official language(s) None at federal level; English de facto Government • President • Vice President Federal republic George...

Diplomatic representation from the US:
chief of mission: Ambassador Grover Joseph REES
embassy: Vila 10, Avenida Dr. Sergio Vieira de Mello, Farol, Dili, Timor Leste
telephone: +670 332 4684
fax: +670 331 3206

Participation in international organizations

The country is involved in ASEAN, IBRD, IMF, UN, Non Aligned Movement, and the CPLP. Main languages See Languages of ASEAN Secretary General Ong Keng Yong of Singapore Area  - Total 4,480,000 km2 Population  - Total (2004)  - Density 550,000,000 122. ... The flag of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is the international organization entrusted with overseeing the global financial system by monitoring foreign exchange rates and balance of payments, as well as offering technical and financial assistance when asked. ... This article is about the United Nations, for other uses of UN see UN (disambiguation) Official languages English, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Arabic Secretary-General Kofi Annan (since 1997) Established October 24, 1945 Member states 191 Headquarters New York City, NY, USA Official site http://www. ... The Non-Aligned Movement, or NAM is an international organization of over 100 states which consider themselves not formally aligned with or against any major power bloc. ... The Community of Portuguese Language Countries (Comunidade dos Países de Língua Portuguesa or CPLP) is a multilateral forum for mutual friendship between the lusophone nations across the world where Portuguese is an official language. ...

International disputes

East Timor-Indonesia Boundary Committee meets to survey and delimit land boundary; Indonesia seeks resolution of Timor Leste refugees in Indonesia; Australia, Timor Leste, and Indonesia are working to resolve maritime boundary and sharing of seabed resources in the Timor Gap. The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ...

External links

• Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation
• Australisn Embassy in East Timor