East Timor is the first country to become independent in the 21st century. This country did not become independent until May 20, 2002. It had been ruled by the Portuguese from the 16th century until 1975, after which Indonesia invaded and took over. The UN condemned this invasion and with the help of the UN,…
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East Timor 2017
The population of East Timor in 2017 was 1,255,068 people, with the majority living in rural areas. The economy of East Timor is largely based on agriculture and fisheries, with a GDP of $3.8 billion and a relatively low per capita income. East Timor is a member of the United Nations, Association of Southeast Asian…