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Sierra Leone, Africa

This post was last updated by José of onez on Monday, 21 April 2025.

Sierra Leone is a country on the Sub-Saharan Africa located in the Western Africa sub‑region of the Africa continent.

Easy learning about Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone is located in Sub-Saharan Africa
Western Africa
Africa Continent
Sierra Leone population 8 460 512 inhabitants
(2023 UN data)
Sierra Leone Area 71 740 Km2
( 44 577 sq mi)
Latitude & Longitude 8° 30' N, 11° 30' W
Sierra Leone Capital cityFreetown
Neighbouring countriesLiberia, Guinea.
Sierra Leone Climatetropical; hot, humid; summer rainy season (May to December); winter dry season (December to April)
Most predominant religionMuslim,
Second most predominant religionChristian
Currency name & code Leone (SLL)
Internet ccTLD.sl
Sierra Leone calling code232
Passport ranking73

Sierra Leone administrative divisions

  • 4 provinces and 1 area*;
  • Eastern,
  • Northern,
  • North Western,
  • Southern,
  • Western*

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