Is Timor-Leste a lusophone country and, if yes, why?

Leaving aside how distasteful such a relationship would be, however symbolic, Timor-Leste already enjoys links with Portugal and other Portuguese-speaking countries through the CPLP, a Lusophone equivalent of the Commonwealth and the Francophonie. read more

Yes, Timor-Leste is a Lusophone country for two main reasons: in the past as a portuguese colony and now for the reason that Portuguese is one of the official languages. The other official language is Tetum, a local language and the most used from a set of various local languages. read more

Socially, politically, and culturally, Timor Leste leans toward Southeast Asia. It isn't part of the ASEAN yet, but its membership has been strongly endorsed by he member nations such as Indonesia and the Philippines. read more

Timor-Leste has experienced several episodes of violence since becoming independent in 2002. However, there have been no major country-wide civil disturbances since 2008, and international peacekeepers departed the country at the end of 2012. read more