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Currency (code):
US dollar (USD)
Currency code:
Exchange rates:
the US dollar is used
Communications
Timor-Leste
Telephones - main lines in use:
2,400 (2006)
Telephones - mobile cellular:
69,000 (2007)
Telephone system:
general assessment: rudimentary service limited to urban areas domestic: system suffered significant damage during the violence associated with independence; extremely limited fixed-line services; mobile-cellular services and coverage limited primarily to urban areas international: country code - 670; international service is available in major urban centers
Radio broadcast stations:
at least 21 (Timor-Leste has one national public broadcaster and 20 community and church radio stations - frequency type NA)
Radios: