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
WEBMay 11, 2024 · Sierra Leone is bordered on the north and east by Guinea, on the south by Liberia, and on the west by the Atlantic Ocean. The country can be divided into four distinct physical regions: the coastal swamp, the Sierra Leone Peninsula, the interior plains, and the interior plateau and mountain region.
Sierra Leone country profile - BBC News
WEB27 November 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...
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 - World Factbook Glyph
WEBMay 7, 2024 · 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). The UNHCR has helped almost 180,000 Sierra …
Sierra Leone travel - Lonely Planet | Africa
WEBSierra Leone. For 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.
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 - BBC News
WEBSierra Leone charges soldiers over attempted coup. This come days after the ex-president was charged with treason over November's alleged coup attempt. All the latest content about Sierra Leone ...
Sierra Leone - New World Encyclopedia
WEBSierra Leone, officially the Republic of Sierra Leone, is a country in West Africa. The name Sierra Leone was adapted from the Portuguese name for the country: Serra Leoa. The literal meaning is "Lioness Mountains." During the 1700s Sierra Leone was an important center of the transatlantic slave trade.
Sierra Leone Tourism Official Website | Sierra Leone Tourism
WEBWelcome to the official website of Sierra Leone Tourism. Get travel information, activities, maps & accommodation to plan your visit to Sierra Leone.
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