Sierra Leone

Africa · Freetown

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

Continent Africa
Capital Freetown
Population 8.0M
Area 71,740 km²
Language English
Religion Islam
Government Republic
Currency Sierra Leonean Leone
GDP/capita $500
Independence 1961

Geography

Has coastline
Oceans / Seas Atlantic
Borders Liberia, Guinea

History & Culture

Colonised by United Kingdom

Economy & Resources

Agriculture Cocoa, Coffee, Rice
Minerals Diamonds, 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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