Is West Timor safe?

Safety – Possible risks We felt that West Timor was a very safe place to be. Almost everybody was friendly and helpful despite the language barriers. We strongly recommend hiring a guide when visiting the traditional villages of West Timor, particularly Boti.

Is East Timor safe now?

Timor-Leste is generally stable, but there are ongoing security risks. Disturbances could occur with little warning and escalate quickly.. Other localised unrest, including street clashes between gangscan occur in certain areas of Dili. New Zealanders in Timor-Leste are advised to avoid political protests.

Is East Timor safe to visit?

Crime continues to be a problem in Timor-Leste, including gang-related violence, robbery (in some cases armed), and assault. Be vigilant at all times and avoid displaying expensive items of jewellery or carrying large sums of money. There have been reports of harassment and violence against women.

Was Timor-Leste a part of Indonesia?

East Timor declared itself independent from Portugal in 1975, but was invaded by Indonesia. The country was later incorporated as a province of Indonesia.

What is the difference between West Timor and East Timor?

West Timor, was known as Dutch Timor until 1949 when it became Indonesian Timor, a part of the nation of Indonesia which was formed from the old Netherlands East Indies; while East Timor was known as Portuguese Timor, a Portuguese colony until 1975.

What are the largest cities on Timor Leste?

The largest towns on the island are the provincial capital of Kupang in West Timor, Indonesia and the Portuguese colonial towns of Dili the capital, and Baucau in East Timor. Poor roads make transport to inland areas difficult, especially in East Timor.

Is indindonesian widely spoken in Timor Leste?

Indonesian is also widely spoken and understood in East Timor. Christianity is the dominant religion throughout the island of Timor, at about 90\% of the population, but unequally distributed as West Timor is 58\% Protestant and 37\% Catholic, and East Timor is 98\% Catholic and 1\% Protestant.

What is the economy like in East Timor?

Economy. Both Kupang and Dili economy is running quite okay. However the poverty is much more visible in East Timor. In West Timor, the poor are mostly doing low-paid jobs such as market porters, rickshaw drivers, or farm labors. In East Timor, most of them are just unemployed.