Politics In August 2001, a popular consultation was convened again. More than 91% of the voters turned out to vote, this time to elect the members of a Constituent Assembly that was to write a new Constitution and establish the framework for the elections that would lead to total independence. Finally, the first Constitution was signed on March 22, 2002, and presidential elections were held on April 14. On May 20, Xanana Gusmao was elected President…
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Southeast Asia is a region in Asia that is usually set to include the countries south of China, east of India, and north of Australia. According to Countryaah.com, the region of Southeast Asia includes the following nations: BRUNEI BURMA CAMBODIA PHILIPPINES INDONESIA LAOS MALAYSIA SINGAPORE THAILAND VIETNAM EAST TIMOR Republic of the Philippines The Republic of the Philippines is an island state in Asia, as well as a member of…
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East Timor climate In East Timor there is a tropical climate, it is hot and humid with a distinctive rainy and dry season. From May to November, the east monsoon ensures long drought, during this time there is almost no precipitation on the northern coast. Agricultural activities are paused during this period. It rains occasionally in the mountainous, cooler central region and on the southern coast, here the landscape remains…
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