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East Timor (or Timor-Leste) declared its independence in 1975, but was occupied by Indonesia until 1999, and Timor-Leste became a fully independent nation on May 20, 2002.

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Secret THEY GAIN INDEPENDENCE DURING..........2002

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East Timor obtained its independence from its colonists in May 20, 2002.

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Who rules east timor?

Portugal then Indonesia and then east timor declared independence


What hemisphere is east timor in?

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East timor achieved full independence in the 1980's?

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What is the last colony in Asia to gain independence?

East Timor is the last colony in Asia to gain independence.


What country borders east timor?

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Who officially assumed control of East Timor in October 1999.?

The United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) provided an interim civil administration and a peacekeeping mission in the territory of East Timor, from its establishment on 25 October 1999, until its independence on 20 May 2002 as the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, following the outcome of the East Timor Special Autonomy Referendum.


Which country temporarily withdrew from UNCLOS as an indirect result of the independence of east timor?

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