Sierra Leone - Wikipedia
WEBSierra Leone, officially the Republic of Sierra Leone, is a country on the southwest coast of West Africa. It shares its southeastern border with Liberia and is bordered by Guinea to the north.
Sierra Leone country profile - BBC News
WEBNov 27, 2023 · Sierra Leone, a country in West Africa, has a special significance in the history of the transatlantic slave trade as the departure point for thousands of west African captives. The capital,...
Sierra Leone | Culture, History, & People | Britannica
WEBJun 5, 2024 · Sierra Leone, country of western Africa. The country owes its name to the 15th-century Portuguese explorer Pedro de Sintra, the first European to sight and map Freetown harbour. The original Portuguese name, Serra Lyoa (“Lion Mountains”), referred to the range of hills that surrounds the harbour.
Sierra Leone | Today's latest from Al Jazeera
WEBFeb 2, 2024 · Stay on top of Sierra Leone latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.
Sierra Leone - World Factbook Glyph
WEBContinuously 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 relatively protected from invading West African empires.
Sierra Leone Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WEBDec 16, 2023 · Located in West Africa, Sierra Leone occupies an area of 71,740 sq. km. As observed on the physical map above, it has a significant coastline on the Atlantic Ocean. Sierra Leone shares a border with Liberia to the south and Guinea to the North and East.
Sierra Leone - Country Profile - Nations Online Project
WEBSierra Leone has a population of 7 million people (census 2015), its largest city, chief port and capital is Freetown, the city is situated in north west of the country at the coast of the North Atlantic Ocean. Spoken languages are English (official), English Creole, Temne, Mende and other West African languages.
History of Sierra Leone - Wikipedia
WEBSierra Leone first became inhabited by indigenous African peoples at least 2,500 years ago. The Limba were the first tribe known to inhabit Sierra Leone. The dense tropical rainforest partially isolated the region from other West African cultures, and it became a refuge for peoples escaping violence and jihads.
Sierra Leone summary | Britannica
WEBSierra Leone , officially Republic of Sierra Leone, Country, western Africa. Area: 27,699 sq mi (71,740 sq km). Population: (2024 est.) 7,752,000. Capital: Freetown. The Mende and Temne are the largest of about 18 ethnic groups. Languages: English (official), Krio (derived from English and a variety of African languages).
Sierra Leone travel - Lonely Planet | Africa
WEBFor the traveler, Sierra Leone is still West Africa's secret beach destination. Sweet sands rise from the soft waters of the Atlantic, with the backdrop dressed in sun-stained hues, rainforest green and the red, red roads of the north.
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