Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone is in Africa. Here you’ll find flag, capital and neighbours to learn.
- Capital
- Freetown
- Region
- Africa
- Subregion
- Westafrika
- Area
- 71,740 km²
- Population
- 8,819,794
- Language
- English
Did you know?
- History
The name goes back to Portuguese sailors who called the mountains behind Freetown “Serra Leoa” — Lion Mountains.
- History
Freetown was founded as a settlement for freed slaves.
- Geography
Freetown’s natural harbour ranks among the world’s largest.
- Nature
On Tiwai Island, eleven primate species live on twelve square kilometres — one of the world’s highest primate densities.