Dili

[dì lì]
Capital of Timor Leste
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Dili( Portuguese : D í li), yes Timor-Leste The capital of, located in timor The northeast coast is surrounded by mountains on three sides and the sea on the north. With hot climate and high temperature all the year round, it is a good deep-water port. The population is 281000 (2019).
Dili is the political, economic and cultural center of Timor Leste. Dili is also the main port and commercial center of East Timor, and more than 80% of East Timor economic activity Here, President DiNicolao Lobato International Airport It is also used for both military and civilian purposes.
The economy is dominated by agriculture and animal husbandry, with oil fields and gold mines nearby.
Chinese name
Dili
Foreign name
Díli
Administrative Region Category
capital
geographical position
timor Northeast Coast
Area
372 km²
climatic conditions
Savanna climate
population size
281000 [1] (2019)

City Introduction

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Dili is the capital, main port and commercial center of Timor Leste. be located timor Northeast coast, near Ongbay Strait, far away Atoro , surrounded by mountains on three sides and bordered by the sea on the north. With hot climate and high temperature all the year round, it is a good deep-water port. 281000 people (2019) [1] Dili is the political, economic and cultural center of the country, as well as a major port and commercial center. Roads lead to coastal and inland cities and towns. Its airport is also used for both military and civilian purposes. The economy is dominated by agriculture and animal husbandry, with oil fields and gold mines nearby. It produces perfume, soap, pottery and textiles, and processes coffee, handicraft yes Ivory carving , wood carving and Straw weaving Export of cotton, coffee, rice, wheat Sandalwood , wool Copra With leather. It is estimated that more than 80% of East Timor economic activity Do it here.

Historical evolution

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Dili Airport
Dili was founded in 1520 by Portugal People colonized and developed, becoming Portuguese Timor The capital of. the Second World War During, by Japan Occupation. After Japan's surrender, East Timor returned to Portugal, and in 1975 Portuguese Independence Dili was upgraded to become the capital. Until July 1976 Indonesia After annexation, East Timor was downgraded to the provincial level, and Dili was downgraded to the capital of East Timor. During East Timor's quest for independence, guerrilla warfare broke out between the independent armed groups and the Indonesian army, killing thousands of citizens. Until 1999, Timor Leste successfully fought for autonomy and was supervised by the United Nations. By May 20, 2002, Timor Leste had regained its independence and Dili had regained its status as the capital.

Basic information

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resources

The main mineral deposits include gold, manganese, chromium, tin, copper, etc, Timor Sea There are abundant oil and natural gas resources.

Industry

With printing, soap Handkerchief textile industry Mainly.

mining

Dili
Mainly oil and natural gas. Agriculture
The main agricultural products include corn unhusked rice , potato, etc. Food cannot be self-sufficient. cash crop Coffee, rubber Coconut Coffee is the main export product.

tourism

There are many mountains, lakes, springs and beaches, which have certain tourism potential, but tourist resources It is still to be developed. Apart from Dili, there are few hotels in other regions and few international flights. From 1989 to 1995, about 1500 foreign tourists visited the East every year.

Transportation

Poor infrastructure and inconvenient transportation. Timor-Leste With a total length of 3800km, many roads can only be opened to traffic in dry seasons. Dili Port Deep water port In addition, COM seaport, HERA fishing port, etc. Dili Airport is international airport , Yes Denpasar and Darwin Of Scheduled flight

Public Holidays

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Independence Day

(i.e National Day
November 28 (East Timor declared independence on November 28, 1975)

Independence Day

May 20 (in memory of May 20, 2002 the United Nations Day of the Handover of Power to East Timor)

Independence referendum date

August 30 referendum

Important people

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Jose Ramos Horta : President. Born in Dili on December 26, 1949, he is the founder of the East Timor Revolutionary Front for Independence (Fretilin for short). In 1975, Fretilin unilaterally declared its independence and was appointed Foreign Minister. In December of the same year, it went into exile overseas and continued to serve the East Resistance Force. From the end of 1975 to 1985, he served as the Permanent Representative of Fretilin to the United Nations. He withdrew from RUF in 1988. He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1996. Returning to East China in 1999, he was successively elected as Foreign Minister of the Transitional Cabinet. On May 20, 2002, East China regained its independence and became its first foreign minister. He served as Prime Minister in 2006, President from 2007 to 2012, and National Security Adviser of the Seventh Constitutional Government of the East from September 2017 to June 2018. In May 2022, he will be re elected as President until 2027. [2]
Guterres Lu Olo: national council Speaker, Chairman of Fretilin. He was born on September 7, 1954 in Ossu County, Vikek region, and studied in Dili in his early years. Joined Fretilin in 1975. In 1977, it became the Revolutionary Front Middle level cadres In 1991, he served as Deputy Secretary General of the RUF Leadership Committee. Secretary General in 1997. In 1998, he was elected as the General Coordinator of the Revolutionary Front Armed Struggle Resistance Committee, and served as the Secretary of the Internal Front and Political Affairs of the National Council of Timorese Resistance Military Commission Members. Elected as Chairman of FRETILIN in July 2001, and elected in September constituent assembly Speaker, presided over the drafting of the first constitution of the East. He became the Speaker of the National Assembly on May 20, 2002. Visited China and attended in September 2004 International Conference of Asian Political Parties
Kay Lara Xanana Gusm ã o: Prime Minister, leader of East Timor's independence movement, known as "Mandela of East Timor". He joined the East Timor Revolutionary Front for Independence in 1974. From 2002 to 2007, he was the first President of East Timor. In March 2007, the National Reconstruction Congress Party was established. In August of the same year, he served as Prime Minister and was re elected in August 2012. In February 2015, the East Cabinet was reorganized, and Xanana was transferred to the post of Minister of Planning and Strategic Investment, and the representative of delimitation of the East Sea Area. In August 2018, he was appointed as the chief negotiator for the demarcation of the East China Sea and the land boundary. Withdraw from the coalition government in May 2020. In May 2023, Xanana led the National Reconstruction Congress Party to win the election of the 6th National Assembly of Timor Leste, form a new government in June, and serve as Prime Minister again in July. [2]
Ramos Horta: State Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation. Born in Dili on December 26, 1949, his father is Portuguese and his mother is Dong Timor People. Studied in early years Catholicism missionary school He once worked as a journalist and actively participated in the East Timor independence movement. From 1970 to 1971, he went into exile in Mozambique. In 1975, East Timor became Minister of Foreign Affairs and Information after declaring independence. Indonesia fled overseas after occupying East Timor. 1975-1985 East Timor Revolutionary Front Permanent Representative to the United Nations In April 1998, he was elected Vice Chairman of the National Council of Timorese Resistance and served as Personal Representative of Xanana. In October 2000, he became the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the East Timor Transitional Administration Cabinet. He took office on May 20, 2002. He has been engaged in the East Independence Movement overseas for a long time. Obtained in December 1996 The Nobel Peace Prize In 1998, he won the highest award of the Portuguese government - "Free Order Award". Visited with Xanana in 2000.