Metinaro
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Metinaro is a town in Metinaro Subdistrict, Dili District, East Timor. The coast has a wonderful diving area with a colourful world of animals.
Metinaro is also the home of the East Timor's 1st Battalion F-FDTL (Forças de Defesa de Timor Leste). Located at the Metinaro Barracks is also the Recruit Training Centre and the Defence Force School of Languages (Defence Cooperation Programme - Australia). The Australian Army assists the F-FDTL with training and expertise. The 2nd Battalion is located at Baucau, some 1 hours drive to the East.
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