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Sierra Leone

Western Africa, Africa

English

Sierra Leone is a country in Western Africa, Africa. With a population of 9,077,691 and an area of 71,740 km², the capital city is Freetown. The official language is English. The national currency is the Leone (Le SLE).

Quick Facts

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Freetown
Capital
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9,077,691
Population
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71,740 km²
Area
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Le SLE
Currency
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+232
Dial Code
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.sl
TLD

Economy

Sierra Leone has a GDP per capita of $807, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$807
GNI per Capita$820

Geography

Sierra Leone is located in Western Africa at coordinates 8.50°N, 11.50°W. It shares borders with 2 countries. The highest point is Mount Bintumani at 1,945 m.

ContinentAfrica
Coordinates8.50°N, 11.50°W
🏔️ Highest PointMount Bintumani
1,945 m
🏞️ Longest RiverMoa River
425 km
TimezonesUTC
BordersGINLBR

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Sierra Leone, including National Stadium with a capacity of 45,000 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumNational Stadium
45,000 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about Sierra Leone

What is the capital of Sierra Leone?
The capital of Sierra Leone is Freetown.
What is the population of Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone has a population of approximately 9,077,691 people.
What currency does Sierra Leone use?
Sierra Leone uses the Leone (Le SLE).
What language is spoken in Sierra Leone?
The official language of Sierra Leone is English.
What is the area of Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone covers a total area of 71,740 km².
What is the GDP per capita of Sierra Leone?
The GDP per capita of Sierra Leone is approximately $807.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)