Here are some facts about East Timor...
There is great ethno-linguistic diversity in East Timor.
At least 14 distinct languages are spoken by ethnic groups ranging in size from over 100,000 to just a few thousand people.
Tetum is the most widely-spoken language and is the first language in western and southern regions, the second language in many other regions.
Portuguese was the official language until 1975. It is widely spoken by people who were educated during the colonial era. It is still used in many homes alongside Tetum.
Bahasa Indonesia is the sole medium of instruction and communication under the Indonesian regime.
Tetum and Portuguese have been banned throughout the education system since 1975
Language is the blood of the soul into which thoughts run and out of which they grow. ~Oliver Wendell Holmes
With just the facts about its language, a lot can be learned about East Timor. Though this country is new, I know that this country will be great in its own way...and when it does, I'll make sure that I will know about it. :))
'til here,
JOJO
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