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Timor-Leste (East Timor)
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I. Social Facts The population of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste totals approximately 1.07 million. Roman Catholicism is the dominant religion, comprising almost 97% of the population. Just over 2% of the population is Protestant, including the Assemblies of God, Seventh-day Adventist, Pentecostal, and Jehovah’s Witness denominations. Muslims, Buddhists, and Hindus are also represented. In addition to their formal affiliations, many Timorese citizens retain animist beliefs. II. Historical Background Catholic missionaries arrived in Timor-Leste in the earl…
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Encyclopedia of Law and Religion
