East Timor (2)
The Portuguese discovered Timor in 1512 and soon settled, while traders from the Netherlands first arrived in 1613. After many years of rivalry the two nations made a series of agreements which established the boundaries of Timor, the latest in 1914. The western part became Dutch Timor, while the eastern part remained Portuguese Timor.
The Portuguese discovered Timor in 1512 and soon settled, while traders from the Netherlands first arrived in 1613. After many years of rivalry the two…
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East Timor
The environment of East Timor is highly diverse; in terms of geology, topography, climate, as well as terrestrial and aquatic flora and fauna. Obviously man…
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Date: 20/08/03 Views: 1064