Republic of Sierra Leone is located in the west of the African Continent, with a population of 5,485,998, making it the
112th largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Freetown with a total population of 1,200,000. The
country encompasses 71,740 square kilometers making it the 119th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries
with Guinea, Liberia and the North Atlantic Ocean.
President Ernest Bai Koroma is recognized as the Chief of State and Head of Government and, along with Vice
President Samuel Sam-Sumana, achieves that status through popular vote and holds that position for five years and is
eligible for a second term. Its form of government is a constitutional democracy and they celebrate the creation of
their constitution on 1st of October 1991.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are English, Mende, Temne and Krio. It counts among its major
religions Muslim, Christian and indigenous beliefs. As sources of mass communication it has 1 AM, 9 FM, 1 Short
Wave and 2 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Loma Mansa (Bintimani), its highest point at 1,948 meters and the Atlantic Ocean, its
lowest point at 0 meters. Its principal waterways are the Rokel and Taia Rivers, which measures 1,045 kilometers
however 800 kilometers are considered navigable and of those, only 600 kilometers year-round.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are diamond mining, small-scale
manufacturing, petroleum refining and small commercial ship repair. Its official currency is the Sierra Leonean Leone.
Here’s something you may not know about Sierra Leone. Rainfall along the coast can reach 495 cm (195 inches) a
year, making it one of the wettest places along coastal, western Africa.
112th largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Freetown with a total population of 1,200,000. The
country encompasses 71,740 square kilometers making it the 119th largest country in total area. It shares boundaries
with Guinea, Liberia and the North Atlantic Ocean.
President Ernest Bai Koroma is recognized as the Chief of State and Head of Government and, along with Vice
President Samuel Sam-Sumana, achieves that status through popular vote and holds that position for five years and is
eligible for a second term. Its form of government is a constitutional democracy and they celebrate the creation of
their constitution on 1st of October 1991.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are English, Mende, Temne and Krio. It counts among its major
religions Muslim, Christian and indigenous beliefs. As sources of mass communication it has 1 AM, 9 FM, 1 Short
Wave and 2 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Loma Mansa (Bintimani), its highest point at 1,948 meters and the Atlantic Ocean, its
lowest point at 0 meters. Its principal waterways are the Rokel and Taia Rivers, which measures 1,045 kilometers
however 800 kilometers are considered navigable and of those, only 600 kilometers year-round.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are diamond mining, small-scale
manufacturing, petroleum refining and small commercial ship repair. Its official currency is the Sierra Leonean Leone.
Here’s something you may not know about Sierra Leone. Rainfall along the coast can reach 495 cm (195 inches) a
year, making it one of the wettest places along coastal, western Africa.
| Ruin of the Bunce Island Slave Castle |
| Land Rover in front of a church in Freetown |
| Freetown- Sierra Leone's capital and largest city |
| Lions resting In the Kilimi National Park |
| Loma Mansa (Bintimani)- Sierra Leone's highest point |
| The Village of Bo |
| Village children |
| Abi's Home Page |
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| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
1.6% (2009 est.)
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| Toke Beach on the Atlantic Ocean- Sierra Leone's lowest point |
| Liberia- Sierra Leone border crossing |
| Sand harvesting on the Rokel River |
| Wilberforce Street in downtown Freetown |
| Moa River- Sierra Leone's easternmost point on the border with Guinea |
| Banana Island- Sierra Leone's westernmost point |
| Beach on Sierra Leone's Sherbro Island |
| Falaba- Sierra Leone's northernmost point on the border with Guinea |
| Okra Soup- a favorite dish of Sierra Leone |
| Sulima- the southernmost point of Sierra Leone on the border with Liberia |
| Woman in traditional dress of Sierra Leone |
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| Lagoon near Turtle Island off the Pacific coast of Sierra Leone |
| Road to Kailahun on Sierra Leone's border with Guinea |
