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Timor-Leste quiz
Timor-Leste shows up in 5 quizzes: 2 trivia questions, capital, flag and the Asia map. Papua New Guinea, one of the wrong flag choices, is not even in Asia.
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6 questions about Timor-Leste only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
Timor-Leste at a glance
| Capital | Dili |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Location | Southeastern Asia, northwest of Australia in the Lesser Sunda Islands at the eastern end of the Indonesian archipelago; note - Timor-Leste includes the eastern half of the island of Timor, the Oecussi (Ambeno) region on the northwest portion of the island of Timor, and the islands of Pulau Atauro and Pulau Jaco |
| Population | 1.4 million (2025 estimate), 153rd of 196 |
| Area | 14,874 km², 152nd of 196 |
| People per km² | 94 |
| Land borders | Indonesia (253 km) |
| Coastline | 706 km |
| Highest point | Foho Tatamailau, 2,963 m |
| Official languages | Portuguese and Tetum |
| Flag colours | red, black, yellow and white |
| Independence | 1975, from Portugal |
| Calling code | +670 |
| Terrain | Mountainous |
| Climate | Tropical; hot, humid; distinct rainy and dry seasons |
| Where the name comes from | The name partly derives from the Indonesian and Malay word timur, meaning "east;" leste is the Portuguese word for "east," so "Timor-Leste" literally means "Eastern-East" |
| In our quizzes | 5 packs |
Timor-Leste's one land neighbour is Indonesia, across a 253 km border, and the coast runs 706 km. By area Timor-Leste is 152nd of 196 countries, just behind Eswatini and ahead of the Bahamas.
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Where it is
Questions we ask
4| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Dili is the capital of which Asian nation? | Timor-Leste |
| Dili became the capital of which newly independent Asian nation in 2002? | Timor-Leste |
| East Timor became independent in 2002, after 24 years of rule by which country? | Indonesia |
| Which two countries share the island of Timor? | Indonesia and East Timor |
Where Timor-Leste trips people up
Indonesia is a wrong choice for Dili and again for Timor-Leste's flag. In the flag round the other choices are Indonesia, the Philippines and Papua New Guinea.
One trivia question is “East Timor became independent in 2002, after 24 years of rule by which country?” (Indonesia). Then: “Which two countries share the island of Timor?” (Indonesia and East Timor).
Every Timor-Leste question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
What is the capital of Timor-Leste?
The capital of Timor-Leste is Dili.
Which continent is Timor-Leste in?
Timor-Leste is in Asia.
What is the population of Timor-Leste?
About 1.4 million (2025 estimate).
Which countries border Timor-Leste?
Timor-Leste borders Indonesia.
What is the highest point in Timor-Leste?
Foho Tatamailau, at 2,963 m.
What is the official language of Timor-Leste?
There are 2: Portuguese and Tetum.