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
Capital of Sierra Leone