Sierra Leone 🇸🇱
Sierra Leone 🇸🇱: capital Freetown, population 8.4 million, located in Africa. Currency: Sierra Leonean Leone (Le). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Freetown
- Population: 8.4 million
- Continent: Africa
- Language: English
- Currency: Sierra Leonean Leone (Le)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Republic of Sierra Leone
- Area: 71,740 km² (27,699 sq mi)
- Region: Western Africa
- Has a coastline
- People: Sierra Leonean
- Internet domain: .sl
Fun Facts About Sierra Leone
- Its capital was founded as a home for freed slaves.
- Has some of the most beautiful beaches in West Africa.
- Known for its rich diamond deposits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sierra Leone known for?
Sierra Leone is known for several things — Its capital was founded as a home for freed slaves; Has some of the most beautiful beaches in West Africa; Known for its rich diamond deposits.
How big is Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone covers about 71,740 square kilometers (27,699 square miles), in the Western Africa region.
Is Sierra Leone landlocked?
No. Sierra Leone has a coastline and shares land borders with 2 neighboring countries.
What are people from Sierra Leone called?
People from Sierra Leone are called Sierra Leonean.
What is the capital of Sierra Leone?
The capital of Sierra Leone is Freetown.
More Countries in Africa
Play the Name the Nations geography game or browse all countries by letter.