country
    West Africa

    Sierra Leone

    Sierra Leone is a West African nation bordered by Guinea, Liberia, and the Atlantic Ocean. Founded as a home for freed slaves in 1787, it became independent in 1961.

    Capital

    Freetown

    Population

    8.4M

    Currency

    SLE

    Best time to visit
    November to April

    About Sierra Leone

    Beautiful beaches, historic Freetown, and poignant Bunce Island slave trading history.

    Cities & Regions

    Freetown

    Freetown

    city

    Quick Facts

    Climate

    Tropical

    Best Time to Visit

    November to April

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