Geography
Sierra Leone is in Western Africa, Africa. Its listed coordinates are 8.5, -11.5; it has Guinea, Liberia.
Neighboring countries: Guinea, Liberia
Africa
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone is a country in Western Africa. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Freetown
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Western Africa
- Population
- 9.1 million
- Area
- 71,740 km²
- Currency
- Leone (SLE)
- Official language
- English
- Calling code
- +232
- Internet TLD
- .sl
- Time zone
- UTC
Sierra Leone map preview: 8.50, -11.50
People and Culture
Sierra Leone uses English in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Sierra Leone varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Sierra Leone is recorded with the official name Republic of Sierra Leone. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Freetown
- Western Africa cultural and historic sites
- Africa map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Freetown
- Time zone data: UTC
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Sierra Leone is grouped under Africa.
- Sierra Leone has a listed area of 71,740 km².
- Sierra Leone is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Sierra Leone
What is the capital of Sierra Leone?
The capital of Sierra Leone is Freetown.
What continent is Sierra Leone in?
Sierra Leone is in Africa.
What currency does Sierra Leone use?
Sierra Leone uses the Leone.
What language is spoken in Sierra Leone?
English is listed for Sierra Leone in this database.