This western half of this island is part of Indonesia, while the eastern half is a nation which gained independence in 2002, following hundreds of years of European colonialism and 25 years of Indonesian occupation.
- Borneo
- Sumatra
- Timor
- Celebes
Answer
The correct answer is C) Timor.
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