Unitary Semi-Presidential Republic
East Timor combines a directly elected president with a prime minister accountable to parliament, one of Asia’s youngest democracies.
13 Municipalities
The country consists of 13 municipalities, including the exclave of Oecusse.
Unicameral National Parliament
East Timor’s legislature, the National Parliament, is the country’s single lawmaking chamber.
Two-Round Presidential Elections
East Timor’s legislature, the National Parliament, is the country’s single lawmaking chamber.