Freetown - Wikipedia
WebFreetown municipality is politically divided into three regions: East End, Central and West End of Freetown. The wards in the East End of Freetown (East I, East II, and East III) contain the city's largest population centre and generally the poorest part of the city.
Freetown | Sierra Leone, History, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WebFreetown, capital, chief port, and largest city of Sierra Leone, on the rocky Sierra Leone Peninsula, at the seaward tip of a range of wooded hills, which were named Serra Leôa (“Lion Mountains”) by the Portuguese navigator Pedro de Sintra when he explored the West African coast in 1462.
Sierra Leone | Culture, History, & People | Britannica
WebMay 11, 2024 · The Sierra Leone Peninsula, which is the site of Freetown, is a region of thickly wooded mountains that run parallel to the sea for about 25 miles (40 km). The Peninsula Mountains rise from the coastal swamps …
Freetown - New World Encyclopedia
WebFreetown is the capital and largest city of Sierra Leone, and a major port on the Atlantic Ocean. Freetown is the hub of the nation's administrative, financial, educational, communications, cultural, and economic center.
Freetown Peninsula, Sierra Leone: World’s Greatest Places 2023 - TIME
WebMar 16, 2023 · Find out why Freetown Peninsula, Sierra Leone is one of the World’s Greatest Places of 2023.
Freetown - Capital of Sierra Leone - Sierra Leone Travel and …
WebIt is the largest city and also capital of Sierra Leone lying on the peninsula near the Atlantic coast and hosts the third largest natural harbour in the world – Elizabeth II Quay. Thousands of slaves were returned to or liberated in Freetown. Most chose to remain in Sierra Leone.
Freetown Map - Western Area, Sierra Leone - Mapcarta
WebFreetown is the capital city of Sierra Leone and is the heart of the Western region, with around a million inhabitants. It is on a peninsula on the south bank of the estuary of the Sierra Leone River. Map. Directions.
Freetown - ACRC - African Cities
WebFreetown is the capital of Sierra Leone and a city of more than 1 million inhabitants, whose population is expected to double in size over the next 20 years. Download the city scoping study. Responsible for 30% of the nation’s GDP, Freetown’s urban development trajectory has been marked by colonial legacies, 11 years of civil war, the Ebola ...
Freetown – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WebFreetown. For other places with the same name, see Freetown (disambiguation). Freetown is the capital city of Sierra Leone and is the heart of the Western region, with around a million inhabitants. It is on a peninsula on the south bank of the estuary of the Sierra Leone River. The city lies at the foot of the peninsula mountains and faces one ...
Top 6 Things to Do in Freetown | Sierra Leone Tourism
WebJune 21, 2023. Eco-tourism. With its enviable location in a natural harbour along the stunning Atlantic coastline, Freetown, the capital city of Sierra Leone, is truly a wonderful destination. From its colonial past to its vibrant markets and beautiful beaches, Freetown is a must-visit for all travellers to Sierra Leone – and as the first ...
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