Sierra Leone (/ siˌɛrə liˈoʊn (i)/ ⓘ, also UK: / siˌɛərə -/, US: / ˌsɪərə -/; [8][9] Krio: Salone), [10] officially the Republic of Sierra Leone, is a country on the southwest coast of West Africa. It is …

5 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 …

Nov 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 facts: Official web sites of Sierra Leone, links and information on Sierra Leone's art, culture, geography, history, travel and tourism, cities, the capital city, airlines, embassies, …

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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 its capital is Freetown.

Sep 13, 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 …

Jan 20, 2025 · A new generation of Sierra Leoneans is eager to show visitors that the nation's civil war is long gone and reintroduce one of Africa's great destinations to the world.

Dec 12, 2023 · Sierra Leone’s civil war internally displaced as many as 2 million people, or almost half the population, and forced almost another half million to seek refuge in neighboring …

Sierra Leone is a republic with one legislative house; the head of state and government is the president. The earliest inhabitants were probably the Bulom and Temne; Mande-speaking …