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==Historical Background== | ==Historical Background== | ||
The Timorese people inhabited the island before Portugal colonized it in the 16th century. On the 28 November 1975, East Timor became independent from Portugal, but nine days later was invaded and taken over by Indonesia. After decades of violence, East Timor became free. The main religion is Catholicism. | The Timorese people inhabited the island before Portugal colonized it in the 16th century. On the 28 November 1975, East Timor became independent from Portugal, but nine days later was invaded and taken over by Indonesia. After decades of violence, East Timor became free. The main religion is Catholicism.<ref>Wikipedia contributor, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Timor#Classical_era East Timor], (accessed 18 October 2021)</ref> | ||
==Coverage and Compliance== | ==Coverage and Compliance== | ||
At present all Birth, Marriage, and Death records in East Timor are almost non-existent. What records that did exist during the Portuguese occupation have either been destroyed or lost.{{Verify source}} | |||
In 2011, the National Birth Registration Campaign began registering children under the age of five.<ref>Reliefweb, [https://reliefweb.int/report/timor-leste/timor-leste-launches-national-birth-registration-campaign Timor-Leste launches National Birth Registration Campaign], (accessed 10 October 2021).</ref> | |||
== Records == | ==Information Recorded in the Records== | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
[[Category:East Timor]] | [[Category:East Timor]] | ||