Is West Timor a part of Indonesia?

Upon Indonesian independence, West Timor became part of the new Republic of Indonesia.

What continent is East Timor in?

Asia
Timor-Leste/Continent

Located in between Southeast Asia and Oceania, the island of Timor is part of Maritime Southeast Asia, and is the largest and easternmost of the Lesser Sunda Islands.

What country lies to the west of East Timor?

Indonesia
___ Timor-Leste. A virtual guide to Timor-Leste, also known as East Timor. The relative new nation is situated in the eastern half of the island of Timor, at the eastern ‘end’ of the Lesser Sunda Islands, north of the Timor Sea and Australia. The country is bordered by Indonesia in west and the Savu Sea in north.

Why was there no independence referendum in West Timor?

There was no “independence” referendum in West Timor as there was no need. The referendum in East Timor was needed as, until 1975, it was still a colonial country.

West Timor has access to trade and free travel throughout Indonesia as they were one of the founding members of the original Indonesian country. In my experience, they also are strong supporters of the Indonesian nation. The opposite is true in East Timor.

Did the West Timorese fight against us in the Timor War?

No, the West Timorese fought with us against the Fretilin in East Timor during the Timor War. They were often trackers, porters and guides for the Indonesian army. They were a part of the Netherlands Indies before and after independence became part of Indonesia and have been with us for nearly 73 years now.

Why did Indonesia not have a legal right to East Timor?

Indonesia had no legal right to East Timor. According to the constitution, the territory of Indonesia is defined as the entire area of the Dutch East Indies (Hindia Belanda). East Timor was never part of it because it was under Portuguese control. So the annexation of East Timor by Indonesia in 1975 was NOT legal according to its own constitution.