About this episode

This episode explores Timor-Leste as an emerging eco-tourism destination and its significance as the first new nation of the 21st century.

Timor-Leste is emerging as a destination for eco-tourism. It is home to the world’s most biodiverse waters. In 2002 it became the first new nation of the 21st century. ·      00:00 –  Intro  ·      01:00 –  Bare Bones ·      02:34 –  Heart of the Nation ·      01:09:47 –  Who Is? ·      01:14:48 –  Who Would’ve Thought? Find Nations of the World Podcast: Email   now-podcast@heartsgroup.org Website   https://nationsoftheworldpodcast.com Support Me https://buymeacoffee.com/LoisEvelyn

People in this episode

Host: Lois Evelyn

Topics covered

• eco-tourism
• biodiversity
• nation building
• travel
• culture

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Timor-Leste, world’s most biodiverse waters

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