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Language Distribution Map in Timor Leste
The main languages spoken in Timor Leste are Portugese, Tetun, and Dili Tetun.
Three main types of languages are found: Central Eastern Malayo-Polynesian subgroup,
in the Austonesian language family; Trans-New Guinea; and Creole. The languages in the
Austronesian language family are Tetun, Galoli, Mambai, and Tukudede. Languages in the
Trans-New Guinea language family are Bunak, Kemak, Makasae, Dagade, Idate, Kairui,
Nidiki and Baikeu (Gall and Hobby, 2007).
Portuguese is promoted for official use, and Indonesian not supported. However,
people living in the cities continue to use English and Indonesian in daily life.
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