- RecipesBatar Da’an
Batar da’an means “boiled corn” in Tetum, one of the two official languages of Timor-Leste, along with Portuguese. Batar da’an is composed of squash, corn and mung beans which are traditionally served with rice. Mung beans are very popular in Asia, particularly in Southeast Asia.
- CultureEast Timor
The small, Southeast island nation of East Timor (Timor-Leste) comprises the Timor island’s eastern half and also includes some nearby islands. The country hosts a population of around 1,321,929 inhabitants. The native population consists of many distinct ethnic groups.
- Special SightsSpecial sights
A 27-meter statue of Jesus, one of the most iconic monuments in East Timor. While here, be sure to make the scenic trip along the inspiring coastal road. Taxis can take you from town to the coast, but you have to pay extra if you want the driver to wait while you explore.
Indonesia, officially the Republic of Indonesia is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania between the Indian and Pacific oceans. It consists of over 17,000 islands, including Sumatra, Sulawesi, Java, and parts of Borneo and New Guinea. Indonesia is the world's largest island country and the 14th-largest country by area
East Timor is an island country in Southeast Asia. It comprises the eastern half of the island of Timor, the nearby islands of Atauro and Jaco, and Oecusse, an exclave on the northwestern side of the island surrounded by Indonesian West Timor. Australia is the country's southern neighbour, separated by the Timor Sea.
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