In pictures: Timor's independence day

East Timor, celebrated its hard-won independence from Indonesia as the United Nations passed over authority to the East Timor Government and President Xanana Gusmao was sworn in.

Xanana Gusmao was sworn in as president of the world's newest country

The national colours were everywhere as people cheered their independence

UN Secretary General welcomed Timor into the international community and honoured the fight for independence

And the former enemy, Indonesia, joined the celebrations as a friend

There was a strong religious element to the ceremony in this mainly Catholic country

The day was rounded off with a spectacular fireworks display