Fun facts about Freetown
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Freetown was founded in 1792, although the area was settled by formerly enslaved black people in 1787.
Freetown
Sierra Leone
Freetown is the capital and largest city of Sierra Leone. It is a major port city on the Atlantic Ocean and is located in the Western Area of the country. Freetown is Sierra Leone's major urban, economic, financial, cultural, educational and political centre, as it is the seat of the Government of Sierra Leone.
From the “History” section
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The Cotton Tree in Freetown is a significant national monument and represents the christening of the city.
Freetown
Sierra Leone
Freetown is the capital and largest city of Sierra Leone. It is a major port city on the Atlantic Ocean and is located in the Western Area of the country. Freetown is Sierra Leone's major urban, economic, financial, cultural, educational and political centre, as it is the seat of the Government of Sierra Leone.
From the “Culture” section
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Freetown has the largest natural harbour on the African continent.
Freetown
Sierra Leone
Freetown is the capital and largest city of Sierra Leone. It is a major port city on the Atlantic Ocean and is located in the Western Area of the country. Freetown is Sierra Leone's major urban, economic, financial, cultural, educational and political centre, as it is the seat of the Government of Sierra Leone.
From the “Transportation” section
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The Sierra Leone national football team, known as the Leone Stars, plays all their home games at the National Stadium in Freetown.
Freetown
Sierra Leone
Freetown is the capital and largest city of Sierra Leone. It is a major port city on the Atlantic Ocean and is located in the Western Area of the country. Freetown is Sierra Leone's major urban, economic, financial, cultural, educational and political centre, as it is the seat of the Government of Sierra Leone.
From the “Sports” section
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Freetown is home to Fourah Bay College, the oldest university in West Africa, founded in 1827.
Freetown
Sierra Leone
Freetown is the capital and largest city of Sierra Leone. It is a major port city on the Atlantic Ocean and is located in the Western Area of the country. Freetown is Sierra Leone's major urban, economic, financial, cultural, educational and political centre, as it is the seat of the Government of Sierra Leone.
From the “Architecture” section
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Photo: David Hond · CC BY 2.0