Fun facts about Sierra Leone
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Sierra Leone derives its name from the Lion Mountains near its capital, Freetown.
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone, officially the Republic of Sierra Leone, is a country on the west coast of West Africa. It is bordered to the southeast by Liberia and by Guinea to the north. Sierra Leone's land area is 73,252 km2 (28,283 sq mi). It has a tropical climate and environments ranging from savannahs to rainforests.
From the “Etymology” section
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The introduction of Islam by Susu traders in the 18th century enriched the culture of Sierra Leone.
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone, officially the Republic of Sierra Leone, is a country on the west coast of West Africa. It is bordered to the southeast by Liberia and by Guinea to the north. Sierra Leone's land area is 73,252 km2 (28,283 sq mi). It has a tropical climate and environments ranging from savannahs to rainforests.
From the “History” section
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In the late 18th century, some African Americans who fought for the British during the American Revolutionary War were resettled in Sierra Leone.
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone, officially the Republic of Sierra Leone, is a country on the west coast of West Africa. It is bordered to the southeast by Liberia and by Guinea to the north. Sierra Leone's land area is 73,252 km2 (28,283 sq mi). It has a tropical climate and environments ranging from savannahs to rainforests.
From the “History” section
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Freetown was known as the 'Athens of Africa' due to the number of excellent schools there.
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone, officially the Republic of Sierra Leone, is a country on the west coast of West Africa. It is bordered to the southeast by Liberia and by Guinea to the north. Sierra Leone's land area is 73,252 km2 (28,283 sq mi). It has a tropical climate and environments ranging from savannahs to rainforests.
From the “History” section
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In 1792, the heads of all households, including a third who were women, were given the right to vote in Sierra Leone.
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone, officially the Republic of Sierra Leone, is a country on the west coast of West Africa. It is bordered to the southeast by Liberia and by Guinea to the north. Sierra Leone's land area is 73,252 km2 (28,283 sq mi). It has a tropical climate and environments ranging from savannahs to rainforests.
From the “History” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: John Atherton · CC BY-SA 2.0