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Explore Metir in East Timor
Metir in the region of East Timor (general) is a place in East Timor - some 14 mi or ( 22 km ) West of Dili , the country's capital city .
Time in Metir is now 06:47 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Dili " with a UTC offset of 9 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Tibar, Railaco, Popnam, Maumere, and Liquica. Since you are here already, consider visiting Tibar . We saw some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Metir ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Piper Cub across Indonesia
Dili, War beaten East Timor. London to Sydney in 2001,around New Zealand 2003, world record Norfolk Island to Queensland. Waiting for clearance through China via Vietnam 2004 but in Saba, Malayan Born ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Bazartete
Bazartete (also known as Bazar Tete) is a village in East Timor, comprising a subdistrict of Liquiçá district, located on a mountain top deep in the rain forest, just to the southeast of Liquiçá township. The area and its surrounding villages was the site of numerous cases of intimidation, rape and murder committed by members of the Besi Merah Putih militia group following and during the autonomy vote of 1999.
Located at -8.63 125.38 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Buku Mera
Buku Mera is a village situated midways up a mountain range, in the East Timor Liquiçá district. The village is located to the south east of the Liquiçá township, halfway between Liquiçá and Bazartete. During September 1999, the village suffered numerous cases of rape and murder at the hands of the Besi Merah Putih militia.
Located at -8.65 125.38 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Liquiçá
Liquiçá is a coastal city in East Timor, 32 km to the west of Dili, the national capital. Liquiçá is the capital of Liquiçá District. The city has a population of 19,000 inhabitants. On April 6, 1999, in the campaign of intimidation and violence that preceded the referendum for East Timorese independence, about 200 persons were killed in the Liquiçá Church Massacre, when members of the Besi Merah Putih militia, supported by Indonesian soldiers and police, attacked the church.
Located at -8.58 125.35 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Liquiçá Church Massacre
The Liquiçá Church Massacre was an atrocity that occurred in the war torn country of East Timor, in April, 1999. It was the first case to be heard by the Second Special Panel.
Located at -8.59 125.34 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Railaco
Railaco is a town and subdistrict in the Ermera District of East Timor. Its population at the 2004 census was 9,293.
Located at -8.67 125.43 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
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