East Timor (ET) is a small nation located in Southeast Asia, occupying the eastern half of the island of Timor. It has an area of 15,410 square kilometers and a population of over 1.2 million people. The official language of East Timor is Tetum with Portuguese also spoken by some due to its past as a Portuguese colony. The capital city is Dili and its largest city is Baucau. The official currency is the United States dollar (USD). East Timor has a vibrant culture influenced by both Indonesian and Portuguese cultures, with traditional music including genres such as tifa and gong, as well as traditional instruments such as drums and flutes. East Timor has a tropical climate due to its location in Southeast Asia; temperatures range from hot year-round with high levels of humidity. Its economy relies heavily on exports such as coffee being important exports for the country. Other industries include agriculture from its vast reserves of arable land as well as manufacturing for products such as furniture and handicrafts. Tourism also plays an important role in East Timor’s economy with attractions such as Atauro Island being popular destinations for visitors from around the world. See a2zdirectory for East Timor Old History. The major newspapers in East Timor are Suara Timor Lorosae, Tempo Semanal and Jornal Nacional. Suara Timor Lorosae is the oldest newspaper in the country and was founded in 2002. It is published twice a week and focuses on national news with an emphasis on politics, economy, culture and sports. It also has a digital edition which can be accessed online. Tempo Semanal is another major newspaper in East Timor that was founded in 2003. It covers national news as well as international news from Southeast Asia and around the world. Its main focus is on politics, economy, culture and sports with a special emphasis on investigative journalism. Jornal Nacional is a weekly newspaper founded in 2005 which focuses on national news with an emphasis on politics, economics, culture and social issues. Finally, Estimau Online is an online newspaper that covers local news from East Timor as well as regional news from Southeast Asia. Check simplyyellowpages for other media in the country of East Timor.