Sierra Leone - Wikipedia
WEBSierra Leone, (/ s i ˌ ɛr ə l i ˈ oʊ n (i)/ ⓘ, also UK: / s i ˌ ɛər ə-/, US: / ˌ s ɪər ə-/; [8] [9] Krio: Salone [10]) officially the Republic of Sierra Leone, is a country on the southwest coast of West Africa. It is bordered to the southeast by Liberia and by Guinea to the north. Its land area is 71,740 km 2 (27,699 sq mi). [11]
Sierra Leone | Culture, History, Maps, Languages, & People
WEB5 days ago · Sierra Leone, country of western Africa. The country owes its name to the 15th-century Portuguese explorer Pedro de Sintra, the first European to sight and map Freetown harbour. The original Portuguese name, Serra Lyoa (“Lion Mountains”), referred to the range of hills that surrounds the harbour.
Sierra Leone - The World Factbook
WEBAug 7, 2024 · Continuously populated for at least 2,500 years, the area now known as Sierra Leone is covered with dense jungle that allowed the region to remain relatively protected from invading West African empires.
History of Sierra Leone | Events, People, Dates, Maps, & Facts
WEBAug 1, 2024 · history of Sierra Leone, a survey of notable events and people in the history of Sierra Leone. The country is located along the Atlantic coast of western Africa and can be divided into four distinct physical regions: the coastal swamp, the Sierra Leone Peninsula, the interior plains, and the interior plateau and mountain region.
History of Sierra Leone - Wikipedia
WEBSierra Leone first became inhabited by indigenous African peoples at least 2,500 years ago. The Limba were the first tribe known to inhabit Sierra Leone. The dense tropical rainforest partially isolated the region from other West African cultures, and it became a refuge for peoples escaping violence and jihads.
Sierra Leone country profile - BBC News
WEBNov 27, 2023 · Sierra Leone, a country in West Africa, has a special significance in the history of the transatlantic slave trade as the departure point for thousands of west African captives.
Sierra Leone - BBC News
WEBApr 27, 2024 · Sierra Leone declares emergency over drug kush. Psychoactive drug kush has prompted a wave of deaths, mental health issues and the digging up of graves. Africa. 16 Mar 2024.
Sierra Leone - Politics, Economy, Society | Britannica
WEB5 days ago · Sierra Leone - Politics, Economy, Society: The constitution of 1971 made Sierra Leone a republic within the Commonwealth.
Sierra Leone - The World Factbook
WEBDec 17, 2021 · local long form: Republic of Sierra Leone. local short form: Sierra Leone. etymology: the Portuguese explorer Pedro de SINTRA named the country "Serra Leoa" (Lion Mountains) for the impressive mountains he …
Sierra Leone Tourism Official Website | Sierra Leone Tourism
WEBJun 28, 2024 · Warm and sweet, Sierra Leone bursts forth as a captivating destination for lovers of the outdoors and vibrant culture, explorers with adventure in their hearts. Find your freedom on her palm-fringed beaches, in the radiant smiles of the locals and beyond the depths of the lush rainforests of its tropical interior.
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