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The , Bunak , Dawan , Fataluku , Galoli , Habun , Idalaka , Kawaimina , Kemak , Lovaia , Makalero , Makasai , Mambai , Tokodede and Wetarese . Under Portuguese rule, all education was through the medium of Portuguese, although it coexisted with Tetum and other languages. Portuguese particularly influenced the dialect of Tetum spoken in the capital, Dili , known as ''Tetun Prasa'', as opposed to the more traditional version spoken in rural areas, known as ''Tetun Terik''. ''Tetun Prasa'' is the version more widely used, and is now taught in schools. Indonesian has ceased to be an Official Language , although it, along with English , has the status of a 'working language' under the Constitution . It is still widely spoken, particularly among younger people who were educated entirely under the Indonesian system, under which the use of either Portuguese or Tetum were banned. |
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