Accueil / Sierra Leone

Quick facts

Capital
Freetown
Population
8,819,794
Region
Western Africa
Currency
Sierra Leonean leone (SLE)
Language
English

Interesting Facts About Sierra Leone

  • Sierra Leone is located on the west coast of West Africa, bordered by Liberia to the southeast and Guinea to the north
  • The country has a tropical climate with diverse environments ranging from savannahs to rainforests
  • As of the 2023 census, Sierra Leone had a population of 8,460,512
  • Freetown is Sierra Leone's capital and largest city
  • The country's land area is 73,252 km² (28,283 sq mi)

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Freetown
Capitale de Sierra Leone