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Sierra Leone



Sierra Leone

English Sierra Leone - Republic of Sierra Leone

The Republic of Sierra Leone is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by ► Guinea on the north and ► Liberia on the south, with the Atlantic Ocean on the west. The name Sierra Leone was adapted from the Portuguese name for the country: Serra Leoa. The literal meaning is "Lioness Mountain."


Short name  Sierra Leone
Official name Republic of Sierra Leone
Status Independent country since 1961
Republic since 1971
Location West Africa
Capital Freetown
Population 8,100,318 inhabitants
Area 71,740 square kilometres (27,700 sq mi)
Major languages English (official), Krio
Major religions Islam, Protestantism
More information Sierra Leone, Geography of Sierra Leone, History of Sierra Leone and Politics of Sierra Leone
More images Sierra Leone - Sierra Leone (Category).

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Map of Sierra Leone
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