K-6: About Timor-Leste

N A T I O N A L F L A G

The yellow triangle represents the traces of colonialism in the country. The black triangle represents the status quo that needs to be overcome. The red background on the left of the flag symbolizes the struggle for national liberation. Lastly, the small white star that is also known as, “the light that guides” represents peace.

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H O L I D A Y S

November 12 | Youth National Day

November 28 | Independence Day

December 7 | National Heroes Day

N A T I O N A L A N I M A L: C R O C O D I L E

Want to learn more about the crocodile? Click HERE. Check out some endangered species in Timor-Leste below!

Javan rusa

Indo-pacific humpbacked dolphin

black-banded-flycatcher

Black spot tuskfish

Chestnut backed thrush

Spotted eagle ray

White-bellied bush chat

Cinnamon-banded kingfisher

Lyle's flying fox

Olive-shouldered parrot