Celebrate the birth of East Timor through its national language - Tetun. Seize the opportunity to communicate with the locals in this, the most widely understood and spoken native language in East Timor.

You're ensured a unique cultural experience and guaranteed an enthusiastic response.

- foreword by independence leader Xanana Gusmão

- essential cultural information for any visitor

- key phrases for discovering the beauty of the countryside

- explore the flavours of East Timorese cuisine - savour saboko & sample tuaka

- get in step with traditional dance, celebrations & loron bot

- extensive health care section

- includes Portuguese & the indigenous languages Fataluku, Makasae, Kemak