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Timor-Leste MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Timor-Leste
Tree Number(s)
Z01.252.145.900
Unique ID
D049648
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D049648
Scope Note
A country in Southeastern Asia, at the eastern end of the Indonesian archipelago. It includes the eastern half of the island of Timor, the Oecussi (Ambeno) region on the northwest portion of the island of Timor, and the islands of Pulau Atauro and Pulau Jaco. On May 20, 2002, TIMOR-LESTE was internationally recognized as an independent state, following its declared independence from Portugal on November 20, 1975 and a period of armed conflict with Indonesia.
Entry Term(s)
Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste
East Timor
Previous Indexing
Indonesia (1976-2004)
History Note
2005
Date Established
2005/01/01
Date of Entry
2004/07/07
Revision Date
2018/06/29
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