Head of state: José Ramos-Horta
Head of government: Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão
Type of state: democratic republic
Land area: 15,007 km2
Capital: Dili
Population: 1.12 million 
Ethnic groups: approx. 15 different Malayo-Polynesian and Melanesian groups, mixed Mestiço minority
Religions: 98% Catholic, small Moslem, Protestant, Buddhist and Hindu minorities
Languages: official: Portuguese and Tetum; for business: Indonesian and English
Currency: US dollar (USD)
Gross domestic product (GDP) 2010: USD 0.7 billion
Change over previous year: +7.4%
Per capita GDP: USD 623
Swiss colony: 4 persons
Swiss exports 2010: CHF 0.37 million
Change over previous year: +143.3%
Swiss imports 2010: -
Change over previous year: -