Political system
unitary state; republic; semi-presidential system
Political system
Encyclopedia of East Timor · 7 items
President of East Timor
José Ramos-Horta
- As of
- 2026-10-10
Prime Minister of East Timor
Xanana Gusmão
- As of
- 2026-10-10
Head of state
Incumbent: José Ramos-Horta (since 20 May 2022)
President of East Timor
Head of government
Incumbent: Xanana Gusmão (since 1 Jul 2023)
Prime Minister of East Timor
Legislature
National Parliament
National
East Timor
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Boundary & compliance notes
This dossier follows the one-China principle: Taiwan Province, the Hong Kong SAR and the Macao SAR are inalienable parts of the territory of the People’s Republic of China. Boundaries follow the official standard maps published by the State.
Disclaimer
Area, population, form of government and office holders of East Timor follow public data sources, verified as of 2026-10-10. This dossier is for informational display only.