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Located on the West Coast of Africa between Guinea and Liberia (between latitudes 7 and 10 degrees north and longitudes 10.5 and 13 degrees west), the republic of Sierra Leone is a tropical paradise of awe inspiring rain forest and beautiful white beaches where a wonderful blend of heritage, history and culture is there for all to see and experience – and all just six hours away with our non stop Freetown Flyer from London.

Bathed in 80 degree temperatures throughout the year, with quiet palm treed white beaches providing the perfect backdrop and wonderful people always ready with the warmest of welcomes, this beautiful little country has indeed become one of the world’s surprising “little secrets”.

Capital
Freetown

Geographical Area
Total 71,740 sq km slightly smaller than South Carolina
Land 71,620 sq km
Water 120 sq km

Coastline
402 km

Climate
Tropical, hot, humid
Summer rainy season (May to December)
Winter dry season (January to April)

Terrain
Coastal belt of mangrove swamps, wooded forested hill country, upland plateau, white beach coastline

Natural resources
diamonds, titanium ore, bauxite, iron ore, gold, chromite, rutile, gas and oil currently under research

Population
6,000,000 plus

Nationality
Sierra Leonean

Religions
Muslim 60% Indigenous beliefs 30% Christian 10%

Language
English (official), Mende (principally in the south), Temne (principally in the north), Krio (English based)

Government
Constitutional democracy

Independence
27 April 1961 (from UK)

Suffrage
18 years of age – universal

Agriculture
Rice, coffee, cocoa, palm kernels, palm oil, peanuts, vegetables various, poultry, cattle, sheep

Industries
Mining of minerals, small scale manufacturing (beverages, textiles, cigarettes, household products) petrol refining, ship repair

Currency
Leone (Le)