The lingua franca and national language of East Timor is Tetum, an Austronesian language influenced by Portuguese,
with which it has equal status as an official language.
Both Portuguese and Tetum have official recognition under the Constitution of East Timor,
as do other indigenous languages, including: Bekais, Bunak, Galoli, Habun, Idalaka, Kawaimina, Kemak, Lovaia, Makalero, Makasae, Mambai, Tokodede and Wetarese.