Sierra Leone is a West African nation on the Atlantic, rebuilding its economy around diamonds, iron ore and agriculture.
Overview
- Size: 71,740 km²
- Location: West Africa, on the Atlantic coast, bordering Guinea and Liberia.
- Coordinates: 8.460600°, -11.779900°
Governance
- Administrative type: Unitary Presidential Republic
- Languages: English (official), Krio widely spoken as lingua franca
Culture
Freetown was founded by freed slaves in 1787, giving rise to a distinct Krio culture; traditional Poro and Sande society initiations remain significant among interior ethnic groups.
Economy
Diamond and iron ore mining are leading exports, alongside agriculture (rice, cocoa) and fishing.
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