Dili, a pleasant, laid-back little capital city, has sprung to life since independence. Although most of the city was destroyed during the militia attacks of 1999, most of the homes and businesses have been rebuilt and new resorts and tourism facilities are being developed constantly.

Dili still sports a few Portuguese accents like the villa-lined beach roads, the former colonial garrison built in the late 18^th century and the waterfront Motael church.