Sierra Leone is a West African country rich in mineral resources, promoting sustainable agriculture, marine resources management, and infrastructure improvements.
Sierra Leone
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Easy learning about Sierra Leone
The capital city of Sierra Leone is Freetown, capital city of Sierra Leone.
Word: Diamonds
Meaning: alluvial gems
Administrative Divisions
4 provinces and 1 area*
- Eastern
- Northern
- North Western
- Southern
- Western*
Where in the world is Sierra Leone located?
Sierra Leone is a Country on the Sub-Saharan Africa located in the Western Africa sub-region in the continent of Africa.
Basic Information
Capital City: Freetown, capital city of Sierra Leone
Population: 8,819,794 (UN)
Area: 71,740 km² / 44,577 sq mi
People from Sierra Leone are called: Sierra Leoneans
Geography
Latitude: 8.617° N
Longitude: 11.764° W
Geographical Subregion: Western Africa
Intermediary Region: Sub-Saharan Africa
Continental Region: Africa
Climate
tropical; hot, humid; summer rainy season (May to December); winter dry season (December to April)
Human Development
HDI Rank: 185 (UNDP)
HDI Value: 0.467
Mean Years of Schooling: 3.5
Expected Years of Schooling: 9.1
Life Expectancy at Birth: 61.8 Years
Religion
Most Predominant: Muslim
Second Most Predominant: Christian
LGBTI Rights
Legal Status: Illegal (ILGA)
Legal Mechanism: N/A
Death Penalty: No
Maximum Prison Sentence: Life
Physical Punishment: No
Technical Information
TLD: .sl
Calling Code: +232
MapGeo Name: Sierra Leone
MapGeo Code: SL