Timor-Leste

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East Timor, officially the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, is a Southeast Asian nation located on the eastern half of the island of Timor. The two official languages are Tetum and Portuguese, with Tetum being the most widely spoken language among the population. As of 2021, approximately 90% of East Timorese speak Tetum, which serves as the primary language for education, communication, and administration within the country. Portuguese is spoken by a smaller percentage of the population, mainly in urban areas and among the educated elite. East Timor is also home to over 30 indigenous languages, reflecting the nation's diverse ethnic landscape. Indonesian and English are recognized as working languages and are commonly used in government and commerce.

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Ethnic Groups:

Austronesian (Malayo-Polynesian) (includes Tetun, Mambai, Tokodede, Galoli, Kemak, Baikeno), Melanesian-Papuan (includes Bunak, Fataluku, Bakasai), small Chinese minority