Sierra Leone is a coastal country in Africa with a population of 8.0M and an area of 71,740 km². Its capital is Freetown, English is the official language, and it is a republic. Sierra Leone is a member of the Commonwealth.
Key facts
ContinentAfrica
CapitalFreetown
Population8.0M
Area71,740 km²
LanguageEnglish
ReligionIslam
GovernmentRepublic
CurrencySierra Leonean Leone
GDP/capita$500
Independence1961
Geography
Has coastline
Oceans / SeasAtlantic
BordersLiberia, Guinea
History & Culture
Colonised by United Kingdom
Economy & Resources
AgricultureCocoa, Coffee, Rice
MineralsDiamonds, Iron ore, Bauxite
Memberships
Commonwealth
African Union
🎯 How to identify Sierra Leone in Geo Atlas
These Yes/No questions help narrow down Sierra Leone efficiently:
Is the country located in Africa?
✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation?
❌ No
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)?
❌ No
Does the country have a coastline?
✅ Yes
Does the country have a population > 50 million?
❌ No
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m?
❌ No
Is the country a member of Commonwealth?
✅ Yes
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