The United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste completed its mandate on 31 December 2012. The establishment of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) was preceded by a number of other UN operations or missions deployed in Timor-Leste beginning in 1999.
Aerial view of mountains near Same district. 8 May 2007.
Cristo-Rei is a 27-metre tall statue of Jesus above the capital city, Dili, at the end of the Fatucama peninsula. 8 July 2007.
Mount Ramelau, at 2,964 metres, is the highest peak of Timor-Leste. 30 June 2007
Aerial view of rice fields near Baucau. 30 July 2007.
Nino Konis Santana protected area includes part of the Coral Triangle, one of the world's most biologically diverse coral reefs • Martine Perret, 30/7/2008
Nino Konis Santana protected area includes part of the Coral Triangle, one of the world's most biologically diverse coral reefs • Martine Perret, 30/7/2008
Aerial view of the capital city Dili.
Aerial view of the Oecusse exclave • Martine Perret, 12/12/2008
Lake Tasi-tolu, the most important wetland in Timor-Leste, hosts pelicans and many other birds. 19 December 2009.
Tasi-tolu includes three permanent shallow saline lakes. 19 December 2009.
Aerial view of the mountains between Ainaro and Dili • Martine Perret, 3/6/2009
Aerial view of the Manatuto river. 8 October 2009.
Aerial view of rice fields in Maliana subdistrict. 25 March 2011.
Timor Sea during the rainy season. 25 March 2011.
Atauro Island, situated 25 kilometres north of Dili, is a destination for eco-tourism and scuba diving. 9 June 2008.
Virgin Mary statue attracts pilgrims to Mount Ramelau. 20 September 2009.