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After Indonesia's independence, the east remain in the hand of the Portuguese
until 1975, when a left-wing monument threatened to take control of the newly independent East Timor, and
Indonesia stepped in. West Timor was remarkable in history of Capt. William Bligh a British Admiral
was landed on his 3.600 miles journey from bounty in 1789 century.
West Timor is a fascinating place to visit the capital, Kupang is only a short
flight from Darwin, in Australia's Northern Territory, and is also the trading gateway for the tiny islands of Sawu
and Roti, both famous for their ikat weaving. East Timor is bounded on the North by the Banda Sea and Wetar Strait, and the
south by the Timor sea, on the west by the province of East Nusa Tenggara on the East by Arafura sea,
which covers an area of 14.609 sq.km with Dilli as the Capital City.
The East Timorese community lives in the tribal groups which are partrillinear
decent system, then most outstanding among the tribes is the Tettun and Liurai tribes.
East Timor is a richly cultural and historical country with numerous historical
towns and spas, fascinating castle and chateaux, intriguing architecture and many rich cultural activities. The
East Timor is a country of undiscovered natural beauty with picturesque mountains, extensive hiking trails, numerous
spas and a strong cultural heritages of Portuguise colony in the south east
asia.
Highlights : unique
culture, historical ruins, savanna, caves, waterfall, traditional houses, rainforest, hand weaving, Sasando Music, etc.....
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