Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Guinea and Liberia.
Continuously populated for at least 2,500 years, the area now known as Sierra Leone is covered with dense jungle that allowed the region to remain rel ...
Longitude: -11.5
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Sierra Leone:
7,346.171 km
Terrain:
Coastal belt of mangrove swamps, wooded hill country, upland plateau, mountains in east.
Natural Resources:
Diamonds, titanium ore, bauxite, iron ore, gold, chromite.
Industries:
Diamond mining; iron ore, rutile and bauxite mining; small-scale manufacturing (beverages, textiles, footwear).
Population: 9,121,049
Population clusters are found in the lower elevations of the south and west; the northern third of the country is less populated as shown on this population distribution map.
Area: 71,740 km2
slightly smaller than South Carolina
Rainfall along the coast can reach 495 cm (195 inches) a year, making it one of the wettest places along coastal, western Africa.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| eng | English |
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| SLL | Sierra Leonean leone | Le |
Capital City: Freetown
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 3:40 pm (GMT)
Visiting Sierra Leone
You're in for a treat! Sierra Leone is a fascinating place to explore, especially from November to April. Here's what you could encounter:
- Beautiful beaches and coastal areas
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Vibrant local music and dance scenes
- Health concerns such as malaria
- Petty crime in urban areas
- Occasional political instability
- 3.5MEDIUM RISK
Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Sierra Leonean cuisine features rice, fish, and cassava.
- Popular dishes include Groundnut Stew and Jollof Rice.
- Fresh tropical fruits and ginger beer are widely enjoyed.
- Relax on the beaches of Freetown Peninsula
- Visit the Bunce Island historical site
- Explore the Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary
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