Background and figures as recorded in the CIA World Factbook.
The island of Timor was actively involved in Southeast Asian trading networks for centuries, and by the 14th century, it exported sandalwood, slaves, honey, and wax. The sandalwood trade attracted the Portuguese, who arrived in the early 16th century; by mid-century, they had colonized the island, which was previously ruled by local chieftains. In 1859, Portugal ceded the western portion of the island to the Dutch. Imperial Japan occupied Portuguese Timor from 1942 to 1945, but Portugal resumed colonial authority after the Japanese defeat in World War II.
Source: CIA World Factbook — a work of the US government, in the public domain
13 on file. Listed because operations, tax and reporting are usually organised at this level rather than nationally.
| Name | Type | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Ambeno | District|Regencies | TL-OE |
| Bobonaro | District|Regencies | TL-BO |
| Cova Lima | District|Regencies | TL-CO |
| Ainaro | District|Regencies | TL-AN |
| Manufahi | District|Regencies | TL-MF |
| Manatuto | District|Regencies | TL-MT |
| Viqueque | District|Regencies | TL-VI |
| Lautém | District|Regencies | TL-LA |
| Baucau | District|Regencies | TL-BA |
| Dili | District|Regencies | TL-DI |
| Liquica | District|Regencies | TL-LI |
| Ermera | District|Regencies | TL-ER |
| Aileu | District|Regencies | TL-AL |
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