Sierra Leone: flag, capital and facts
Sierra Leone is a country in Western Africa (Africa). Its capital is Freetown. Population — 8,642,022. Area — 71,740 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Sierra Leone
Green, white and light blue bands.
The capital of Sierra Leone — Freetown
Freetown is the capital of Sierra Leone. Freetown means 'free town' — founded for freed slaves.
Facts about Sierra Leone
- Official name
- Republic of Sierra Leone
- Capital
- Freetown
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Western Africa
- Population
- 8,642,022
- Area
- 71,740 km²
- Currency
- SLL (Le)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 8.5°, -11.5°
How to remember the name
The nameSierra Leone means 'lion mountains'.
Did you know?
The name Sierra Leone means 'lion mountains'.
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