East Timor is located in Southeastern Asia, northwest of Australia in the Lesser Sunda Islands at the eastern end of the Indonesian archipelago; note - East Timor includes the eastern half of the island of Timor, the Oecussi (Ambeno) region on the northwest portion of the island of Timor, and the islands of Pulau Atauro and Pulau Jaco . East Timor, Dili, can be reached fairly easily and offers a mélange of Portuguese colonial remnants, a laid-back atmosphere and some nice beaches.

However, East Timor (a former Portuguese colony) is mostly known for its heated relationship with Indonesia, that invaded and occupied East Timor in 1975. After a lot of bloodshedding, East Timor finally saw its chance in 1999 and 80% of its population voted for independence.

These days, the UN sees to the upholding of the referendum results. Although East Timor is open to travellers, be aware that they are not a common sight outside the city of

Dili and that feelings can run high when even mentioning the political situation. Best to check on the present state of affairs before heading off for the eastern part of Timor.

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Nightlife of Hong Kong

Hong Kong provides a vibrant nightlife. Do not fight the temptation to join the party. Things to do: take a luxury night cruise over Victoria Harbor; visit pubs, bars, night clubs; or stroll in the bubbling streets with the locals. Don't just sit back and watch. I. Night Tour Do you fancy

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General Information For Tourists - II

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