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By on September 12, 2011 in Asia, South East Asia, Timor Leste

29th August          Timor Leste History The Portuguese first arrived in Timor in the 16th century, with the Dutch following 50 years later, both with a vested interest in the trade of sandalwood and timber.  The two powers were to compete for Timor over the next three centuries. After various conflicts for control, by the mid [...]

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