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 | Culture, History, & People | Britannica
Web5 days ago · 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 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 - World Factbook Glyph
WebMay 22, 2024 · Background. 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 relatively protected from invading West African empires. Traders introduced Sierra Leone to Islam, which occupies a central role in Sierra Leonean culture and history.
History of Sierra Leone - Wikipedia
WebHistory of Sierra Leone - Wikipedia. Contents. hide. (Top) Early history. European contact (15th century) Mane invasions (16th century) 1600–1787. The Province of Freedom (1787–1789) Freetown Colony (1792–1808) Colonial era (1808–1961) 1960 Independence Conference. Opposition to the SLPP government. Early independence (1961–1968)
Sierra Leone - BBC News
WebMar 3, 2024 · 19 Jan 2024. Ex-president leaves Sierra Leone despite treason charges. Ernest Bai Koroma flies to Nigeria for medical care, although some believe he may remain in exile. Africa. 17 Jan 2024....
Sierra Leone - Country Profile - Nations Online Project
WebSierra Leone facts: Official web sites of Sierra Leone, links and information on Sierra Leone's art, culture, geography, history, travel and tourism, cities, the capital city, airlines, embassies, tourist boards and newspapers.
Sierra Leone Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WebDec 16, 2023 · Key Facts. Flag. 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 - The World Factbook
WebDec 17, 2021 · Sierra Leone. Africa. Page last updated: December 17, 2021. Photos of Sierra Leone. View 1 Photos. Introduction. Background. Tip. Visit the Definitions and Notes page to view a description of each topic. Definitions and Notes. Geography. Location. Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Guinea and Liberia.
SIERRA LEONE - The World Factbook
WebSierra Leone has been a source of and destination for refugees. Sierra Leone’s civil war internally displaced as many as 2 million people, or almost half the population, and forced almost another half million to seek refuge in neighboring countries (370,000 Sierra Leoneans fled to Guinea and 120,000 to Liberia).
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