East Timor

28 Oct 2024 13:04:29 pm

Tags : East Timor

Topic: Places in news

Why in the news?

Pope Francis becomes the first pontiff to visit independent East Timor, to speak out on child abuse, as part of his Asia-Pacific tour.
East Timor is one of many countries that has suffered the global scourge of child abuse by members of the clergy long veiled in secrecy.

Source: The Hindu

About East Timor:

It is also known as Timor Leste.
It comprises the eastern half of Timor island, the western half of which is part of Indonesia.
It is Asia\'s Youngest Democracy.
It currently holds an observer status in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
It is bounded by:
- Timor Sea to the southeast
- Wetar Strait to the north
- Ombai Strait to the northwest
- Western Timor (part of the Indonesian) to the southwest
Its economy depends on revenues from its offshore oil and gas reserves which account for 90% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP).